Tulsa Mayor Kathy is a Celebrity Runner for Tulsa Run 2008, scheduled for Oct. 25, 2008.
As part of the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, Mayor Taylor will lead a group of 15 students from McLain High School of Science and Technology and Gilcrease Middle School, dubbed “Team Taylor in Training” to train for and run in the Tulsa Run.
The goal of this Mayor’s Fitness Challenge initiative is to: offer students positive role models; establish meaningful mentoring relationships while teaching them the benefits of setting short-term and long-term goals; and help them learn the importance of living healthier lifestyles.
Team Taylor is training twice a week and will run with the Mayor in the 15k race at the Tulsa Run on Oct. 25. Training grounds will include McLain High School, River Parks, and the Tulsa Run route, to name just a few locations.
Participating students will receive special Team Taylor in Training T-Shirts, Brooks running shoes and socks for their training, provided by Runner’s World, Tulsa Run, Get Fit Tulsa and Brooks.
Tulsa Run will award $500 each to McLain High School and Gilcrease Middle School for their participation in this Mayor’s Fitness Challenge initiative.
Kids involved in Team Taylor in Training will also receive other incentives along the way to help them keep focused on completing the program.
