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- June 6, 2013
Why the Bellin Brings in World-Class Athletes
Randy Van Straten, Bellin Run Executive Race Director The speed of international athletes – many hailing from Kenya – is often the topic of conversation, good-natured jokes, and clever signs and T-shirts at the Bellin Run. I can tell you that we are thrilled to bring some of the best athletes…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- June 5, 2013
3 Easy Ways to Improve Safety
The Bellin Run is made possible through the support of the community. That includes volunteers, public safety departments, sponsors – and spectators and participants. Safety is top-of-mind this year. We’re asking for you to take three simple steps: 1. Travel light or ultra-light. The Bellin…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- June 4, 2013
Bellin Run: Road Closures and Parking
Saturday, June 8 is 37th Annual Event Road closures On Saturday, sections of Webster Avenue and Mason Street near Bellin Hospital will be closed and alternate routes must be taken. Road closures are: Mason Street: Eastbound lanes from Webster Avenue to Roosevelt Street will be closed. The westbound…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 30, 2013
Men’s, women’s race champs to defend their titles
Allan Kiprono, a two-time Bellin Run overall champion and Risper Gesabwa, the 2012 women’s champion, will return this year to defend their titles. Kiprono of Kenya won last year’s race with a time of 29:04. Gesabwa, also of Kenya, earned a first place finish in the women’s race with…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 28, 2013
Need a Little Pick-Me-Up? Let the Beat Inspire You
Music can keep you entertained as well as inspire you during workouts, training runs or an actual road race like the Bellin Run. So what makes an effective workout or running song? There’s science behind it. According to Canadian Running, “British researchers chose a program of six songs,…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 27, 2013
Why I do the Bellin Run: Bart Kreuser, Green Bay
I have been doing the Bellin for the last three years with my daughter who this year will be 11 years old. After the first Bellin we did, I promised her I would do it every year until I can’t walk any more. On March 11, 2013 I had my right hip replaced, but even so, I will be there with my daughter…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 24, 2013
Support The Triumph Mile
Individuals with disabilities will have an opportunity to participate in a 1-mile walk/run designed just for them as part of this year’s Bellin Run weekend events, and you can support their goal to participate! This shorter course, called The Triumph Mile, winds around Astor Park, the main staging…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 24, 2013
Why I Run the Bellin Run: Terry Willoughby, Waldo
I first ran the Bellin in 2007 at the age of 53. Since then, I now have my two daughters, one son, and three grandchildren doing it every year. We have made it a family event. Every year I am amazed how you run this with so many runners. The route is fun with all the people urging us on. I hope to be…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 23, 2013
Why I Run the Bellin Run: Cheryl Corbeille, Black Creek
I ran my first Bellin Run in 1980 when I was in high school at the encouragement of my Southwest High School cross country coach, Dave Moore (he has never missed a Bellin Run, ever). In 1982 I placed third in my age group (under my maiden name, Douglass). I have run a variety of races since then but…Posted in: | 0 Comments
- May 23, 2013
Why I Run the Bellin Run: Jessica Terrien, Denmark
My dad was diagnosed with terminal, stage IV cancer on his 65th birthday in June of 2009. I watched him go through weekly chemo and radiation treatments for months; always walking in under his own power, even when he barely had strength to get out of bed. He lost his fight seven short months later, in…Posted in: | 0 Comments
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