The excitement is building in Cincinnati once again. We're getting closer and closer to the 11th Annual Flying Pig Marathon weekend. Circle the dates: May 1-3, 2009.
I just received the January issue of The Squeal by e-mail, and I'm interested to learn that The Flying Pig Marathon is still my best marathon value. It's true. Thanks to the prestigious list of Flying Pig Marathon sponsors, I can do the full marathon experience for only $60. That includes the great runner's gear bag and what is described as the "coolest" winner's medal. Ever. If I'm watching my running dollars, then this event will be a great place to invest in my sport.
"Not a runner? Not a problem - volunteer instead!"
Well, that's certainly a relief. They wear pink tutus, pink pig ears, and hand out water to the running pigs, among other things. I could do that.
But, I don't run marathons and I don't live within driving distance of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Well, I can show my commitment by purchasing the 2009 "Pig in Training" shirt. Post holiday pig-out, that could work. I don't really have anything reserved in my budget for a cute pink shirt with a witty slogan, even if it's pig-related. So, it's also enticing to learn that the "Pigged Out" section (the clearance part of the online store) has too many items to list at 50% off. I bet.
But, don't forget that all my purchases would support the Flying Pig charities.
Wow! It's a really long and impressive list. They have contributed more than $7.2 million over their previous ten years.
That's a lot of running pigs. Flying pigs. Or, volunteering pigs.
Seriously.
www.flyingpigmarathon.com
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