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Avon Walking and Running-Baltimore Helps Women Take Control of their “Heart Health” with Weekly Training Sessions 

WHAT:                        Avon Walking and Running, created by Avon Products, Inc., returns to Baltimore with a nine-week series of exercise training sessions designed to help women of every age and fitness level take control of their health, fitness and “heart”.  The sessions will teach women, from beginner to experienced, running and walking techniques, stretching and warm-up exercises as well as proper nutrition. 

                                    Each of the sessions is designed to prepare women for the Avon Walking and Running-Baltimore 5K Run or 5K Walk on Sunday, September 9, 2001 at Inner Harbor’s Rash Field.  

WHY:                          Heart disease is the number one killer of women.  It is the cause of death more often than all cancers combined.  Studies indicate that one-third of these deaths can be prevented by simple exercise.  Walking and running are time-efficient, cost-effective and accessible options that help women build confidence and self-esteem, while improving their physical health and lowering their risk of cardiovascular disease. 

WHEN:                       Every Thursday, from July 12 – September 6, 2001   
                                   6:00 p.m.:  Check-in             6:30 p.m.:  Sessions begin                                   

WHERE:                     Polytechnic High School – Outdoor Track

                                    1400 Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD

ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION:    

                                           ·      A one-time fee of $10 is requested.

                                           ·      Sessions are led by members of the Baltimore Road Runners Club (BRRC). 

 Avon Walking and Running – Baltimore is sponsored by the University of Maryland Medical Center.

·         Public information: (410) 828-1300 or www.avonrunning.com.

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