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Speaker Series

The MidAmerican Energy Speaker Series coincides with the Scheels Sports & Fitness Expo on Friday, October 18 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Athletes registered for any of the IMT Des Moines Marathon races are welcome to attend the MidAmerican Energy Speaker Series sessions, which are also free and open to the public.  
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MidAmerican Energy Speaker Series presentations will focus on the sport of running and active participation in healthy lifestyles.  Topics include official IMT Des Moines Marathon course presentations, the benefits of personal trainers and coaches, proper stretching, finding the right shoe for you and a national keynote speaker.  

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Speaker Series Schedule

Friday, October 18, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Creigh Kelley
BKB Productions

Opening Remarks
Receive an official welcome to the Scheels Sports & Fitness Expo from race emcee Creigh Kelley. He will introduce you to IMT Des Moines Marathon activities including the MidAmerican Speaker Series.  Stop by the MidAmerican Speaker Series meet and greet table for trivia questions and prize giveaways over the course of race weekend.

3:15 p.m.

Chris Burch
IMT Des Moines Marathon

Course Presentation & Medical Coverage
Chris Burch, Director of Racing and Events, will present a mile by mile ‘run through’ of the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon and Bankers Trust Marathon Relay course, as well as an overview of the Principal Financial Group 5K Road Race course. 

Rich Green, Medical Director, will also identify Mercy Medical Center First Aid services offered and what to do in the event of an emergency on race day.

4:00 p.m.
TBD
 
5:00 p.m. 
Matt Migonis
Scheels

The Importance of Wearing the Right Shoes
What makes running shoes different?  Matt Migonis is a four time USATF All-American and is the women's athletic shoe manager at Scheels.  He is also a Brooks Inspire Daily and PowerBar Team Elite sponsored athlete.  In this session, he will lead you through an informative discussion on the importance of finding the correct shoe for you.  He will show examples of how running shoes vary by stability and function so that you can become more informed about your next purchase.

6:00 p.m.
Chris Gillespie
TEAM413

The Last Mile
What if you knew that you would run your last mile today? How would you approach it? What would be going through your mind as you took your first step? What if….?

Chris Gillespie’s story is one that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart. He has been called “God’s personal running messenger.” You will be blessed by “The Last Mile.”

7:00 p.m.
Above + Beyond Cancer

Saturday, October 19, 2013
10:00 a.m.
Creigh Kelley

Welcoming Remarks
Receive an official welcome to the Scheels Sports & Fitness Expo from race emcee Creigh Kelley. He will introduce you to IMT Des Moines Marathon activities including the MidAmerican Speaker Series.  Stop by the MidAmerican Speaker Series meet and greet table for trivia questions and prize giveaways over the course of race weekend.

10:15 a.m.
Chris Burch
IMT Des Moines Marathon

Course Presentation & Medical Coverage
Chris Burch, Director of Racing and Events, will present a mile by mile ‘run through’ of the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon and Bankers Trust Marathon Relay course, as well as an overview of the Principal Financial Group 5K Road Race course. Chris will also identify Mercy Medical Center First Aid services offered and what to do in the event of an emergency on race day.

11:00 a.m.
Loran Storts
Iron Works Fitness

Run For Your Life
Loran Storts has coached athletes ages 5 to 65. He has worked with a spectrum of ability levels including first-time runners, “newbie” triathletes, Leadville 100 mile trail runners, and Kona Ironman qualifiers. Coach Loran also works one-on-one with all levels of individuals to help them accomplish their personal fitness goals. He helped coach the Dowling High School boys cross country team for three seasons and now is the Head Coach for the Dowling Middle School Cross Country team.

12:00 p.m.
TBD

1:00 p.m.
Creigh Kelley
BKB Productions

Elite Athlete Presentation
A panel discussion led by Creigh Kelley and John Tope, IMT Des Moines Marathon elite athlete director, will feature the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon elite athlete field. It is a great time to 'check out the competition' while asking just what it takes to be considered an elite athlete.

2:00 p.m.
Antonio Vega
Zoom Performance

Antonio is a professional runner sponsored by Mizuno. At the 2010 USA Half Marathon Championships, Antonio placed first in 1:01:54 to become a national champion.  His racing has also included an 8th place finish at the USA Cross Country Championships, 3rd at the USA 15k Championships, 4th at the USA 7 Mile Championships, 2nd at the USA 10 Mile Championship and a personal best of 2:13:47 at the Boston Marathon.

3:00 p.m.
Chris Burch
IMT Des Moines Marathon

Course Presentation & Medical Coverage
Chris Burch, Director of Racing and Events, will present a mile by mile ‘run through’ of the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon and Bankers Trust Marathon Relay course, as well as an overview of the Principal Financial Group 5K Road Race course. 

Rich Green, Medical Director, will also identify Mercy Medical Center First Aid services offered and what to do in the event of an emergency on race day.

4:00 p.m.
Chris Gillespie
TEAM413

The Last Mile
What if you knew that you would run your last mile today? How would you approach it? What would be going through your mind as you took your first step? What if….?

Chris Gillespie’s story is one that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart. He has been called “God’s personal running messenger.” You will be blessed by “The Last Mile.”

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