Strength In Motion Sponsors Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half-Marathon – Training program offered for event participants as they get ready to race

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Achieve Fitness, LLC announced Strength in Motion as an official sponsor of the first Empire State Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, as well the Driver's Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15.

As part of its sponsorship, Strength In Motion is offering a strength training program for marathon and half-marathon participants. The program is designed to complement participants' current training and help with completing either race.

The training includes the following:

-Two personal training sessions (for pre- and post-testing) with certified coaches

-A strength training program for distance runners

-A three-month membership to Strength In Motion

"Strength In Motion is pleased to be a part of the inaugural Empire State Marathon. On a daily basis, as an organization, we help individuals and athletes develop their abilities and achieve their goals. We couldn't think of a better way to help runners achieve the goal of crossing the finish line than by supporting the Empire State Marathon," stated Corey Parker, President and Owner.

The training program is offered at Strength In Motion¹s two locations:Onondaga Hill (next to OCC) 4569 W. Seneca Turnpike in Syracuse or 314 E. First St. (next to Rico¹s Restaurant) in East Syracuse. The discounted fee is $119 (a $210 value).

About Strength In Motion

Since 1999, Strength In Motion has sought and obtained the highest level of athletic excellence through its most coveted commodity: devotion to making clients better athletes and healthier individuals. For more information, visit https://www.strengthinmotion.com

About Achieve Fitness, LLC and the Empire State Marathon

Founded in 1998, Achieve Fitness, LLC is a leading sports marketing, training and event company in Phoenix, Ariz. A consulting company for the P.F. Chang¹s Rock n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Achieve Fitness is the managingentity of 1st Marathon, 1st Triathlon, the recently reacquired Valley of the Sun Marathon and Half-Marathon, and the Empire State Marathon and Half-Marathon. Principal owner Brian Collins is a native of Central New York and graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Syracuse University and LeMoyne College. On Oct. 16, 2011, the Empire State Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay Marathon will give runners an up-close view of Central New York's rolling landscape and vibrant autumn colors. The USATF-certified course, which begins and ends at Alliance Bank Stadium, travels through the cities of Syracuse, Liverpool and Baldwinsville.

Additional information is available at https://www.empirestatemarathon.com