Olympic Medalist and Marathon American Record-Holder, Deena Kastor, will visit the Birmingham and Northville Gazelle Sports locations to join the stores’ regular community runs, talk with attendees about her Olympic experience and share healthy lifestyle tips.  

There is no charge for the events and no advance registration required.  More information is available here. 

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017

9:30 a.m. – Birmingham “Moms on the Move” Run

6:30 p.m. – Northville “Urban Herd” Run (presentation at 7:15 p.m.)

Gazelle Sports Birmingham – 99 W. Maple Rd.
Gazelle Sports Northville – 39737 Traditions Dr. (7 Mile & Haggerty)

Deena Kastor holds the American records in marathon, half-marathon and numerous road distances.  She won the bronze medal in the women’s marathon at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.  Kastor also is an eight-time national champion in cross country.  Today, Kastor is a motivational speaker and is preparing for the 2018 release of her instructional memoir on the power of positivity in performance.

Founded in 1985, Gazelle Sports is a footwear, activewear and fitness lifestyle retailer with Michigan locations in Northville, Birmingham, Holland, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Gazelle Sports is a Certified Benefit Corporation, founded with the goal and intention of supporting the communities in which it does business.  For more on Gazelle Sports, visit www.gazellesports.com.

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