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Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon (including Marathon, International Half Marathon, U.S. Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K)

Dates:

5K: Saturday, October 14
All other events: Sunday, October 15



This October, Team Imerman Angels is forming its largest team ever in Michigan to help those impacted by cancer get the help they need at the time they need it most.

Registration Steps

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1. Join Team Imerman Angels at: https://www.crowdrise.com/ImermanAngelsDET2017

2. Choose your event:
  • Marathon
  • US Half Marathon
  • International Half Marathon
  • Marathon Relay
  • 5K Race
3. Register for the event itself at: https://www.freepmarathon.com/register

Fundraising Commitment

Each team member agrees to raise $350
(the approximate cost for Imerman Angels to fund a match between a cancer fighter, survivor or caregiver with a Mentor Angel)
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Team Member Amenities

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  • Training through Gazelle Sports
  • Preparatory Pasta Dinner
  • Race Day Hospitality on Sunday, October 15
  • Team Imerman Angels Singlet
  • Physical therapist/coaching tips
  • 10% Team discount at Gazelle Sports​
We Would Love to Have You Join Our Team!
Join today at https://www.crowdrise.com/ImermanAngelsDET2017
​For any questions email teamiami@imermanangels.org

Training Schedule

Training Kickoff Monday, July 17 6:30 PM
Introduction to Program (Hal Higdon)/People
Clinic 1 - Proper Gear & Nutrition
Review of supportive gear options available
Education regarding basic nutritional needs during training program

Week 1 Sunday, July 30 8:00 AM
1st Group Run

Week 2 Wednesday, Aug 2 6:30 PM
Clinic 2 - Foundation Training/Strength & Stretching
Review of strength training to support successful running
Review and demonstration of stretches to support successful running

Week 3 Sunday, Aug 13 8:00 AM
2nd Group Run

Week 4 Wednesday, Aug 16 6:30 PM
Clinic 3 - Good Form Running
Overview of what Gazelle considers the most important bio-mechanical issues influencing running form 
Individual feedback and attention, including filmed analysis of each attendee

Week 5 Sunday, Aug 27 8:00 AM
3rd Group Run

Week 6 Wednesday, Aug 30 6:30 PM
Clinic 4 - Injury Prevention/Injury Wise
​Review of common running injuries and what methods/tools you can use to prevent and/or relieve them
Ten minutes one-on-one session with physical therapist and accomplished marathoner to discuss your specific concerns

Week 7 Sunday, Sept 10 8:00 AM
4th Group Run

Week 8
Additional Clinics added if needed

Week 9 Sunday, Sept 24 8:00 AM
5th Group Run

Week 10
Additional Clinics added if needed

Week 11 Sunday, Oct 8 8:00 AM
6th Group Run

Week 12 Wednesday, Oct 11 6:30 PM
Clinic 5 - Race Day Readiness
Advice on final prep for race, along with Q&A

RACE DAY! Sunday, Oct 15
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Telephone

312.273.1312

Email

teamia@imermanangels.org
Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to provide personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
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