Posted: October 23, 2006

Athletics: Running USA 2007: The Must-See Conference for the Sport of Running

Registration Now Open for the 4th Annual Industry Event in La Jolla this February - Register Now - early low fee 'till 11/01/06. Race directors, event companies and members of the running industry, mark your calendars and register online today for the running conference designed for you, Running USA 2007: The National Conference for the Running Industry, powered by Running USA, The Active Network, Inc. and Gen-A Network. The annual signature event for the road racing and distance running industry returns to the San Diego area, February 5-8, 2007. At the beautiful Hilton La Jolla, Torrey Pines in La Jolla, more than 300 leaders in the sport will gather for the conference's informative, must-see presentations and roundtables on new technology, sponsorship, youth programs and race production as well as its networking events and opportunities. Keynote topics and speakers include: * Branding Technology Greg Bagni - CEO, Alien Truth Communications * Strategic Sponsorship Steve Baskin - Head Strategic Sponsorship, ING * The Changing 'Dynamics' of Running as Sport, Activity and Business Mary Wittenberg - CEO New York Road Runners, Race Director ING New York City Marathon * Building a Special Business - Raising the Bar - from Gary's Mom's kitchen to now Gary Erickson - Founder, Owner & CEO, CLIF BAR * New Technology - New Opportunity Tom Cove - CEO, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association * "Scanning" the Runners (our Customers) for Deeper Understanding and Enhanced Satisfaction John Winsor - CEO, Radar Communications * The Atlanta Track Club 'Focus on Youth' Workshop Youth Running and Fitness Programs, the Ultimate Investment Wally Kastner and model program coordinators and Dr. Charles Kuntzleman, youth fitness expert, author and creator of Fitness Finders and the original 'Mileage Club' Other highlights of this year's conference include: * Special Breakout Seminars Featuring Event Operations and Management * Daily Group Running * Women's Trailblazer Award Lunch * The Gen-A Hall of Champions Awards Banquet and Live Auction * Tee times on the legendary Torrey Pines U.S. Open Course are available at an extra fee. Sign-up today for your running conference! Early reduced registration fee is available until Wednesday, November 1, 2006. For more conference information including registration, hotel reservations, schedule and speakers is available at www.RunningUSA.org or call (805) 696-6232.

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.

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