For the first time since the inaugural run in 2008, the Geist 5K race has been sponsored by the Fishers-based My Gym Childrens' Fitness Center (www.my-gym.com)
"I have a passion for family fitness, especially when it comes to our area youth," said Trainor. "We wanted to get more involved locally, so we felt the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Comcast was a great way for us to help a great cause."
During the first two years, the Geist 5K has sold out with nearly 50% of those registered participants coming from Geist area schools. Proceeds from the event are donated back to area schools to promote health and wellness programs.
“In talking with Joe (Trainor), we found that My Gym Childrens' Fitness Center and the Geist Half Marathon Inc. share a common mission,” said Tom Britt, president and founding board member of the Geist Half Marathon. "We are excited to have their financial support, but even more importantly, have their community support to evangelize healthy lifestyles to our area youth."
Schools or groups that wish to participate in this year's 3rd annual St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Comcast are encouraged to visit the www.GeistHalf.com website and click on the "school program" link. In previous years, over 3,500 school-aged children have participated through this outreach program.
About My Gym Childrens' Fitness Center
My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children and families develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Their state-of-the-
