Boston, Get Your Rear In Gear!

Eat as much as you like, but be prepared to run it all off on the 12th!

Meet ‘Team Bad A**’

…oh, and trust me, they are!

Mary O’Brien, a 12 years old, has created a team for Rear In Gear in honor of her father Sean, who is battling colon cancer. She is truly a remarkable  young woman took it upon herself to research events and choose one that suits her! She is star cross country runner at her school in Melrose.  She has asked her friends and teammates to join her.

Be sure to say hi to her on race day!

I have gotten a few questions about whether wheels … strollers, wheelchairs, etc. are permitted at the race.

Yes they are! 

Although the race is along the water, everything is on smooth pavement so you wheels will be just fine!

Look forward to seeing you on race day!

Hi All,
Today we sent out a letter to all registrants about details of preparing for race day as it approaches. If you haven’t registered just yet, or didn’t receive the letter, here it is…

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Hello,

Thank you so much for registering to participate in the inaugural ‘Boston Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run / Walk’ at Castle Island in South Boston. As we get close to the race date, we just wanted to keep you informed with all the details of the big day!

 Hotels: If you are looking for a hotel in Boston, look no further than the Charlesmark Hotel & Lounge in Copley Square or their sister hotel The Harborside Inn downtown by the waterfront and Faneuil Hall. They will give you the most competitive rate they can, just tell them Gambee sent you!  Packet Pick Up: Packets can be picked up from 11am - 7pm on Friday, November 11th at the South Boston Running Emporium located at 341 West Broadway. Boston, MA. Additionally, they will be available on race day from 7:30am - 8:30am on location at 2080 Day Blvd. Boston, MA.

Press Opportunity: This week, we will be reaching out to local media outlets to cover the race. If you live in New England and would like to share your story with us of ‘Why you get your rear in gear?’ please email Caitlin.Gambee@yahoo.com at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your willingness with this opportunity, as great press will only raise more awareness for this event and this disease!
 
Events:  

• Pre-Event: On Friday, November 11, 2011 - we have been graciously been donated a 200 person catered event at Splash Lounge on Kneeland Street in Boston. For all participants 21+, come stop by from 5 - 10pm for free food and a cocktail or two. Come meet other teams that you will be racing against come morning. We will be raffling off two 2012 season Red Sox tickets, with all proceeds to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition. Please RSVP to Caitlin.Gambee@yahoo.com if you will be attending so we have an idea of how much food to have ready.
• Post-Event: On Saturday, November 12, 2011 immediately following the memorial walk, we will head two blocks over to the Local 149. Brunch is available from 10am on.

Thanks,
The Boston GYRIG Team

Just heard word that our good friends … great friends rather, at Coca-Cola are teaming up with Hess Gas Station to support the race with ice cold refreshments! None other than the electrolyte kings - POWERade!

And what is the best reward for a nice long run … other than a first place medal, I would have to say an ice cold POWERade!

Again, we really appreciate your involvement in this race and this fantastic cause!

See everyone on Nov 12!

350 people registered! Let’s get to 500 by race day! Can’t wait to see you all there! This will be fantastic!