Posted: September 17, 2010  :

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(RRW) Athletics: Rowbury & Webb To Appear At NYC Fundraiser

From David Monti © 2010 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved RaceResultsWeekly.com Middle distance stars Shannon Rowbury and Alan Webb will appear at the New York Road Runners Young Professionals Committee Fall Happy Hour on Thursday, September 23, in New York City. Rowbury, the 2009 World Championships 1500m bronze medallist, and Webb, the USA record holder for the mile, will meet and greet attendees, help give away merchandise, sign autographs and share stories about their careers. Money raised will go to help the NYRR's children's running programs. The event will be held at the Heartland Brewery, Fifth Avenue and 34th Street in Manhattan, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets cost $35 in advance ($40 at the door) and cover unlimited beer, wine and burgers, plus a chance to meet the stars. To purchase tickets, please go to this link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/125535 NOTE: Your editor will be attending, too; it's a great cause and a lot of fun --Ed. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest