US Road Sports & Entertainment Group Purchases THE PALM BEACHES MARATHON

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL (May 18,2012)—Eight years after its dramatic debut with a spectator-lined course andcapacity crowd finish area – despite a torrential downpour – the popular PalmBeaches Marathon has been sold by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beachesto the Dallas-based US Road Sports and Entertainment Group.The company produces endurance events around the nation, with five in Florida,including the internationally recognized INGMiami Marathon that sold out this past year at 25,000 runners forits full and half-marathon.

2011 Half Moon Bay International Marathon Achieves ReSport Gold Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport

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In its inaugural year, Coastside event showcases natural beauty and commitment to sustainability along “26.2 Miles of Running Heaven.” - May 16, 2012 – Portland, OR: Organizers of the first-ever Half Moon Bay International Marathon established ReSport Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport as a goal in their earliest planning sessions. Their focus and commitment to preserving the environment along their piece of the California Coast was unwavering, and the result was golden – ReSport Gold Certification.

Universal Sports Network’s Countdown to London Continues to Provide Exclusive Interviews andFeatures Ahead of 2012 Olympic Games in London

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Triathlete Matt Chrabot, Decathlete Bryan Clay and Archer Khatuna Lorig - Join This Week’s Edition Los Angeles – May 15, 2012 – With 74 days until the start of the 2012Olympic Games in London, Universal Sports Network’s Countdown to London show will continue this Wednesday, May 16 at 8p.m. ET to take a comprehensive look at the most compelling stories leading upto the Olympics this summer.

First Lady Joins with USATF, USOC and NGBs to get kids active

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DALLAS – First Lady Michelle Obama today joined U.S. athletes, including Team USA track stars Bernard Lagat, Lashinda Demus, Wallace Spearmon and LaShawn Merritt, to announce a nationwide commitment to get more than 1.7 million American children active as part of her Let’s Move! initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity.

Devers, O’Brien, Temple, Connolly selected to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

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DALLAS - Four track and field greats are among the 10 individuals and one team to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate Class of 2012.

BE A MILER! National MILER Event kicks off – May 6th – 12th

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Hosts in 25 states at town or city elementary, middle or high schools will have waves of girls & boys “run the mile”. - The NATIONAL RUN A MILE DAYS youth fitness campaign event goes into full “miler” action starting on Sunday May 6th. Over 30 sponsored sites in 25 states will run a series of Mile Races at school tracks or improvised 400m loops that will serve as the venue to run the mile. The mantra is “BE A MILER”. ARA has provided 18,000 finisher certificates to event hosts for each boy and girl who proves that they are a Miler. All ARA is asking is that every boy and girl, as well as adults, go out and try to run the mile. If it takes a combination of running and walking, then the battle of fitness has still begun.

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