Fleet Feet Sports (NY) to Sponsor Empire Marathon

Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse to Sponsor Inaugural Empire State Marathon 

Local running retailer to also provide training programs for event entrants

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – (June 30, 2011) – Achieve Fitness, LLC has announced an agreement with Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse to become an official sponsor of the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, as well as the Driver’s Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Oct. 14-15.

For more than 11 years,
the running retailer has been dedicated to creating an
inclusive environment in which all types of people receive
outstanding service in the fitting of running, walking and
cross-training shoes, as well as accessories and apparel for
the active lifestyle.

“We’re excited to have
Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse as our official sponsor for the
races and expo and look forward to working together to bring a
world-class running event to Syracuse,” said Brian Collins,
principle owner of Achieve Fitness, LLC, management company
for the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon.

As part of its
sponsorship, Fleet Feet Sports is offering a training program
for race participants. The running retailer will also have a
booth at the expo and finish line, as well as featured speakers
during the expo’s seminar series.

“We’ve been an active
member of the local running and triathlon community for a long
time, and we’re excited to have a prominent role is this
inaugural race,” said Ed Griffin, co-owner of the Fleet Feet Syracuse store.

Fleet Fleet Sports’ 14-week training program
begins July 14 for the marathon and July 26 for the
half-marathon and includes coaching and support. Each week, a
workout will be held at Long Branch Park and participants will
complete a long run at Fleet Feet’s Hot Feet run. In addition
to weekly group workouts, the program includes two “on-your-own”
workouts. The program fees include entry into the Empire State
Marathon and a team tech shirt to wear on race day. The
Marathon Program is $225 and Half Marathon is $175. Questions
regarding Fleet Feet’s training program can be directed to Fred Joslyn at: fjoslyn@fleetfeetsyracuse.com 

On Oct. 16, 2011, the
Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon will give runners an
up-close view of Central New York’s rolling landscape and
vibrant autumn colors. The USATF-certified course, which begins and
ends at Alliance Bank Ball Park Stadium, travels through the cities
of Syracuse, Liverpool and Baldwinsville. A pre-race health a
fitness expo will be held on Oct. 14-15 and feature vendors
from the running and fitness industries.

Additional information about the Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon is available at: www.empirestatemarathon.com