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You
can still register this weekend at the Health and Fitness
Expo.
2009 Williams Route 66
Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
presented by Hillcrest
Medical Center
Tulsa Convention Center
100 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103-3822
Hours:
Friday November 20th - 11:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
Saturday November 21st - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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One of the
most unique world records in the marathon world will be
battled (strollered) over on the streets of Tulsa on
November 22, 2009. Elite marathon runners Michael Wardian
and Zac Freudenburg and their children 11 month old Grant
Wardian and 10 ˝ month old Liam Freudenburg will be
recipients of a free ride via their strollers as these two
world class athletes race against each
other and the clock to break 2:42:21, the current Guinness
World Record set by Wardian and
his older son Pierce at the 2007 Frederick Marathon in
Maryland.
Executive Director Chris Lieberman states, “We are thrilled
to have two of the world’s finest
endurance athletes come to Tulsa’s Williams Route 66
Marathon to attempt to set a new world
record with their children. We have taken every precaution
to make sure this is a safe event for
the children and everyone else in the marathon. It should be
great fun for the spectators along
the course and at Veteran’s Park.”
Michael Wardian, who runs for Team MarathonGuide.com and is
also sponsored by The North
Face is coming off a 3rd place finish at the World
Championship 50K race is ready to rock Route
66, “I heard from one of my friends and sponsor at
MarathonGuide.com that Zac and Liam were
trying to break Pierce and my Guinness World Record at the
Route 66 Marathon so we are going to Tulsa too and it is
going to be “pram pushing duel” for the Guinness World
Record. So,
we intend to break the record with my son Grant on board.”
Zac Freudenberg, a 180 Energy
Drink and Michelob Ultra Runner replies, “Liam and I have
been training hard and we think we
have a great shot at that world record.”
Both kids involved in the competition declined comment at
this time. However, the excitement
is building in both camps as the days get nearer to race
date.
About
the Contenders
Michael Wardian
Current World Record Holder Marathon while pushing a
stroller: 2:42:21
Most recently ran 2:23:13 at the Twin Cities Marathon in
October and a personal best of
2:21:09 at the Vermont City Marathon in May 2009
Finished 3rd in 50K World Championship October 31st in
Gibralter with a time of 3:00:15.
Reigning 100K and 50K National Champion and USATF
ultramarathoner of the year for 2008.
Grant Wardian hails from Virginia and is 11 months
old and weighs in at 18 lbs. He likes
climbing stairs, opening cabinet doors and throwing food on
the floor. Hobbies include daily
naps, playing with his older brother, Pierce, and chasing
the family dog (Maggie). Grant hopes
to one day to be able to brag to Pierce about besting his
World Record.
Zac Freudenburg
Winner of the 2009 St. Louis Marathon in 2:23:57 – April,
2009
2008 World Mountain Running Championships (short distance
team) – Bronze Medal
Ran 2:21:40 in his debut marathon in Boston in 2007
Third place finisher at the grueling Pikes Peak Marathon.
Liam Freudenburg
Liam was born on January 6th, 2009. He has dual Dutch and
American citizenship, but not sure
yet if his first words are Dutch or English. His post race
press conference will hopefully indicate
his preference. His favorite book seems to be 'The Hungry
Caterpillar', but he does not watch
TV yet. He eats most things we put in front of him, but
seems to really like bananas.
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Preview the
2009 Williams Route 66
Marathon Participant and Spectator Guide
Available now on
www.oksportsandfitness.com
The
Participant and Spectator Guide includes important
information surrounding the event from the Health & Fitness
Expo through the Post-Race Concert and Classic Car Show.
View full color detailed maps of the race courses, Veterans
Park, and much more!
Click here to view the guide online now!
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