Courtesy: event press release

The Freescale Marathon will sponsor a kickoff event to promote marathon and half marathon training programs in the Austin area. The event is free and scheduled for August 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at RunTex Riverside (422 W. Riverside Drive).

The inaugural event is designed to spark excitement for the 2005 Freescale Marathon. It offers the community a chance to hear about all of the great traning programs in the area, while enjoying a nice social atmosphere. Headlining the event is world-renowned distance runner Alberto Salazar. The former Olympian will go on a run with attendees and then speak and answer questions from the audience.

Representatives from all the marathon and half marathon training groups will then conduct a round-table discussion. This discussion will debate training methods and give viewers a chance to assess which training program will be best for them.

Food and beverages will be served to all of the guests.

This event will benefit any athlete considering the challenge of the marathon and half marathon. Come have a great time at RunTex Riverside on Saturday morning, August 14, at 8:30 a.m.