Posted: July 5, 2006

Athletics: Running Times and Junonia Join as Sponsors for the Guidant Heart of Summer 5K and 10K

Minneapolis, MN (July 5, 2006) — Two prominent organizations have joined forces with the Guidant Heart of Summer 5K and 10K to help in its fight against heart disease in women.

Those participating in the Guidant Heart of Summer 5K and 10K will receive a complimentary one-year subscription to Running Times magazine from event management and a technical microfiber t-shirt.

“We are honored to be a part of such a worthwhile event,” said Carol Lasseter-Rice, publisher, Running Times. “Heart disease is such a serious health issue for women, and as a promoter of health and fitness, we understand the importance of incorporating cardiovascular activities, like running or walking, into your fitness routine.”

Minnesota-based Junonia is sponsoring the Athena division for the Guidant Heart of Summer 10K races. To be eligible to race in the Athena division, you must weight at least 145 pounds. The top Athena finisher in each age group will receive a $100 gift certificate from Junonia. Junonia also will hand out pedometers the night before the race at the Hearts in Action Guidant Health Fair on Friday, August 18 at the Mall of America’s Main Rotunda.

In addition, Nancy Mendele, vice president of merchandise for Junonia, is participating in the 10K race and will share her training “blog” with readers on Junonia’s website in the Community Forum section. Anne Kelly, president and founder of Junonia, is participating in the 5K run and walk, and also will document her training experience in a web blog.

“At Junonia, we not only sell clothing, but a way to feel good about yourself,” said Anne Kelly, president and founder of Junonia. “Contrary to popular belief, you can be an active, healthy woman and wear plus-sized clothing. We believe it is important to educate women on the value of staying active throughout their lives.”

The Guidant Heart of Summer weekend, taking place August 18-19, 2006, promotes women’s heart disease awareness and prevention as well as a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity, nutrition and a positive self-image. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more women’s lives than AIDS, breast cancer and lung cancer combined. One hundred percent of the race proceeds are donated to Minnesota heart clinics to help fund their women’s heart health initiatives.

Registration for the Guidant Heart of Summer 5K and 10K events is now open. You can visit www.active.com to register online, or www.heartofsummer.org to download a registration form.

About Running Times
Running Times is considered a runner’s best resource for running news and information, and is a favorite among athletes throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.runningtimes.com.

About Junonia
Minnesota-based Junonia is a leading provider of clothing for active women size 14 and up. Starting in 1995 from a single room office in downtown St. Paul, Minn., the company now has revenues over ten million and customers across the United States. The Junonia customer is age 35 to 55, well-educated and very web-savvy with nearly 60 percent of orders placed online. For more information, please visit www.junonia.com.

About Guidant
Guidant is now part of Boston Scientific. Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. For more information, please visit www.bostonscientific.com.

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