A Running Journey From Africa to NYC

Be Inspired™ Clinic: “A Running Journey” From Africa to NYC
Date/Time: Thurs Apr 2, 2009 at 7:00pm
Location: The Running Center, 461 Central Park West (at 106th St)
Duration: 90-minutes
Moderator: The Running Center Owner & Head Coach, Mindy Solkin
Fee: $10
To register: https://secure.marathonguide.com/TheRunningCenter/Registration.cfm

Clinic Description: Meet and greet some of the world’s fastest runners who journeyed from Africa to NYC to make a running start in the big apple. This round-table discussion will focus on how they live and train and their dedication to the sport and their American coach. Q&A will follow discussion. PowerBar & OWater refreshments.

Athletes:
Derese Deniboba: 20th place in the 2008 NYC Marathon in 2:20
Abiyot Endale: 1st place in the 2006 5th Ave Mile in 4:06
Emmily Chelanga: 5K PR in 16:20
Joseph Ekuom: Half-Marathon PR in 1:06
Elijah Kitur: 10K PR in 28:19