Round Tables, Panels Add Variety at Running USA 2014

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – (January 29, 2014) – At Running USA 2014: The Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network, the return of the popular Round Table Sessions and two new Panel Discussions: What Running Can Learn from Triathlon and Working with Elite Athletes are set for Monday & Tuesday, February 10-11.

The sold-out 11th edition of the sport's premier and largest conference will be held on February 9-11 at the Marriott Marquis & Marina on San Diego's beautiful waterfront.

"The Round Table Sessions are guaranteed to be lively and engaging as session leaders and participants share lessons learned, best practices and more with each other," said Christine Bowen, Running USA Conference Director. "In addition, the experts at the two Panel Discussions will offer many useful insights and suggestions such as how to better utilize athletes and the media in your event or sponsor mix."

Monday, February 10
Round Table Sessions – 3:15-4:30pm

• New Ways to Activate Social Media – Justin Ramers (ACTIVE Network)
• The Slowest Generation – Doug Kaplan (Competitor Group)
• Charity Fundraising: A Running-Centric Approach – Donna Grogan (Lupus Foundation of America)
• Emergency Planning & Event Cancellation – Andrea Dowdy (Colfax Marathon)
• Keeping Your Event "Fresh" – Matt West (DMSE Sports)
• Broaden Your Base: How to Reach a Diverse Participant Pool – Ken Nwadike (Superhero Events)

 

 

Panel Discussion – 3:15-4:30pm
What Running Can Learn from Triathlon: Jack Caress (President, Triathlon Business International), Paula Newby-Fraser (8-time Ironman champion) and Mike Reilly (Ironman announcer); moderated by Mike Plant

Tuesday, February 11
General Session Panel Discussion – 10:45am-Noon
Working with Elite Athletes: Merhawi Keflezighi (agent/manager), Leo Manzano (2012 Olympic 1500m silver medalist) and Stephanie Rothstein Bruce (professional runner); moderated by Creigh Kelley

Presenting sponsors of Running USA 2014 are Ashworth Awards, ChronoTrack, Competitor Group, Leslie Jordan, Inc. and MarathonFoto.com.

Running USA 2014: The 11th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network is SOLD-OUT! Schedule, attendee list, news, hotel, travel and other information for Running USA 2014 is available at: www.runningusa.org/running-usa-conference

About Running USA
Running USA advances, serves, promotes and celebrates the sport of running as a clearinghouse and resource center and though its popular annual conference, website, Running USA wire, Running USA Industry E-News, National Runner Survey, annual marathon, half-marathon and State of the Sport reports, and by providing athlete support via the Allan Steinfeld Development Award.

Running USA's more than 350 members include events with 2-plus million finishers and prize money exceeding $6 million, race services companies, running-related media companies and organizations and the athletic industry.

In March 2009, the non-profit industry organization marked a decade of achievement to build and promote the sport.

For more information, visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 966-7747 or ryan@runningusa.org

 

Source: Running USA Date: January 29, 2014