We are excited to announce that we will be participating in
the Strong at Heart 5K run/walk this weekend on Saturday, February 8th,
2014! As soon as we heard about this 5K in early January we knew it was
something we had to do. Several of our staff members within our office have
been focused on changing their lifestyles to incorporate healthier eating and
exercise habits and felt that this 5K would be the perfect test to their
fitness.
The Strong at Heart 5K route takes participants through the
streets of the Easton Town Center, which is right in our backyard. The race is put on by Greenswell and the Ross
Heart Hospital to raise awareness for women’s heart health, and proceeds from
the race will be donated to Ohio State’s Ross Heart
Hospital and Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. Participants are
encouraged to wear red to show their support for the cause. In addition, KDB, which is one of our favorite
and most frequented locations for our weekly office night is hosting a brunch
after the race.
In addition to their fitness
awareness, our team decided this race would be a great cause to support for
other, more personal reasons.
“I have a history of heart disease
in my family,” Rob Hill, our Director, said. “It just makes sense for me to
support the cause.”
Several other members of our sales
and marketing team have stepped up to the plate as well, and as Saturday gets
closer the buzz about it grows! Participants have received their race gear,
which includes a T-Shirt, water bottle and wrist band, all colored red. Of course
there is some smack talk as everyone wonders who will be the first to cross the
finish line, but we are excited to participate in such a great event all the
same.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and
Twitter accounts after the race for pictures and race results!
