Wilson’s Warriors, A Get Your Rear in Gear fundraising team which honors the memory of Jennifer Wilson, has raised over $35,000 in the three years the group has been together. They have also gained significant media attention which helps bring awareness to the importance of colon cancer screening. The efforts of Wilson’s Warriors were recently [...]
Should 5K race results be determined according to chip time or gun time? A recent comment from Terry, a GetYourRearinGear.com blog reader, generated this question. He asked why the Twin Cites Get Your Rear in Gear results were listed according to gun time and not according to chip time. This inspired quite a bit of [...]
The sixth annual Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear Run/Walk held in Edina on May 16 received coverage by each of the Minneapolis/St. Paul television news providers. This is the first time that the race has been covered extensively by all major news outlets in the city. Coverage included spots on KARE-11 News First [...]
The sixth annual Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run is expected to host 5000 participants on May 16th at Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota. In addition to setting attendance records, this year’s race – the first Minnesota race to be held in May – will most likely set [...]
Nationally known fitness expert Chris Freytag went on location to the starting line of the Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk to promote the event and interview survivor and race participant Dave Shogren. Chris, a fitness expert for Prevention magazine and author of three books, talked to Dave about his experience with [...]
Whether your goal is to finish a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K, complete a marathon, or simply to shed a few pounds, athletes of all levels can participate in Saturday’s running clinic at the Mall of America hosted by the Mayo Clinic. The clinic will take place in the Sears Court from 12pm – [...]
The Philadelphia Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk brought out over 1500 participants, including colon cancer survivor Tony Pace, and Dr. Philip Pearson the “outstanding” colorectal surgeon who treated him. Tony’s team, “Fecal Matters” celebrated his recovery from a late stage colon diagnosis by participating in the March awareness event. Pace had been an [...]
The April 2010 issue of Runner’s World magazine features Get Your Rear in Gear 5K race directors Mary-Karen Bierman and Susan Falco. The story includes a photo of the Charlotte-based runners in their Get Your Rear in Gear race shirts and explains why they brought the Colon Cancer Coalition event to North Carolina. “Mary-Karen Bierman, [...]
Spring Break is not always a vacation for parents. Trying to keep kids entertained can be a challenge. But unscheduled days, along with warmer temperatures and snow-free parks, present a great opportunity to begin a spring fitness program with the family. Kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, will benefit from parents who are [...]
Yesterday, I walked into a coffee shop and saw someone who has touched my life – a teacher. Pacy Erck was one of my teachers growing up and was one of the few with a spirit that made junior high hormones talk openly. Nothing much had changed with her spirit. Strangers, coffee shop personnel, and I all were jabbering with her about everything.
