Extol Sports February 2018 | Page 48

EVENTS Norton Sports Health Derby Festival Training Program Kick-Off Photos by Christian Watson Photos by Christian Watson Jan. 11 The Norton Sports Health Derby Festival Training Program to prepare runners and walkers for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon kicked off Jan. 11. The free 15-week Norton Sports Health Training Program offers training tips and weekly group runs for participants with all levels of experience. 46 EXTOL SPORTS / FEBRUARY 2018 The kick-off included distribution of the free training manual; overview of the 2018 miniMarathon and Marathon; as well as introduction of the Norton Sports Health Training experts and physicians. Participants had the opportunity to meet and talk with members of the Norton Sports Health team to get their questions answered before they begin training. Attendees also had the chance to check out the exhibits at the Kentucky Derby Museum commemorating the annual Run for the Roses. This is Norton Sports Health’s sixth year as title sponsor of the Training Program, as well as the Official Training Partner and Medical Provider. They are joined by contributing sponsor Swags Sport Shoes and media sponsor 102.3 Jack FM.