The Resurgence of American Track & Field
The Obesity Epidemic
Have you guys heard of the American Track League aka the ATL. It's an exciting track league that will have lights, music, a chance to meet some of the worlds best athletes. Athletes for the debut events will include Canadian high jumper Derek Drouin, US rival Dusty Jonas.
Some world-class athletes that will show up will be sprint hurdler Lolo Jones, 2011 world 400m hurdles champ Lashinda Demus and Olympic 400m medallist DeeDee Trotter.
List of other athletes
Ashton Eaton, Brigetta Barret, Queen Harrison, Lolo Jones, Reese Hoffa, Janay Deloach
HOW ABOUT LACING IT UP WITH SOME OLYMPIANS AND RUNNING ALONGSIDE THEM.
THe fastest fan will go in lane nine of the 100m final
SCHEDULE
Charlottesville, VA (May 9th)
Atlanta, GA (May 16th)
Austin, TX (May 23rd)
Houston, TX (June 6th)
My only question is...
ARE THEY COMING TO SAN DIEGO?
What I am most excited about is their goal main goal of the meets. As a public health graduate student getting my MPH this tickles my fancy!
"To promote the importance and raise the awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic. world class athletes will visit schools in each city to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle"
"To promote the importance and raise the awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic. world class athletes will visit schools in each city to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle"
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