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2018 SHAPE WOMEN S HALF-MARATHON Draws Thousands Of Women From Around The World

New York s Central Park,Sunday, April 15


15th Annual SHAPE Women's Half Marathon (Source: Meredith Corporation)
15th Annual SHAPE Women's Half Marathon
(Source: Meredith Corporation)
USPA NEWS - Thousands of Women from around the World took to New York's Central Park on Sunday, April 15, to participate in the 15th Annual SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon. The Race, presented by SHAPE Magazine in Partnership with New York Road Runners (NYRR), is One of the Largest Women-Only Half-Marathons in the Country.
Thousands of Women from around the World took to New York's Central Park on Sunday, April 15, to participate in the 15th Annual SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon. The Race, presented by SHAPE Magazine in Partnership with New York Road Runners (NYRR), is One of the Largest Women-Only Half-Marathons in the Country.

For the Third Year in a Row, the SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon hosted its Annual Women Run the World Relay & Mentorship Program. The Relay honored 13 Notable Female Leaders across Multiple Industries, while also highlighting the Importance of Supporting, Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation of Women.
Each of the 13 Honorees were paired with a Young Woman from NYRR's Run for the Future Program, which trains New York City High School Girls to run their First 5K Race, build and strengthen Self-Confidence, and earn Money toward College.

Each Pair ran or walked a One-Mile Leg of the Course as part of a Relay Team.
* Amber Rees ““ Co-founder, Brave Body Project
* Bridget Moynahan ““ Actress and Activist
* Brooke Mullen ““ Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
* CeCe Olisa ““ Blogger and Entrepreneur
* Daniela Soto-Innes ““ Chef Partner, Cosme & Atla
* Francia Raisa ““ Actress
* Katia Beauchamp ““ Co-Founder and CEO of Birchbox
* Kira Stokes ““ Celebrity Trainer & Creator of "The Stoked Method"
* Leah Cohen ““ Chef and Co-owner of New York City's Pig & Khao and Jersey City's Piggyback Bar
* Lindsey Clayton ““ Co-founder, Brave Body Project
* Megyn Kelly ““ Host, NBC News' "Megyn Kelly TODAY"
* Rebecca Kennedy ““ Holistic Fitness Trainer, Peloton Tread Master Instructor
* Tori Bowie ““ Olympic Runner and Gold Medalist
In addition to the 13 Notable Women of the Women Run the World Relay, Cynthia Erivo, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award Winning Actress and Singer, sang the National Anthem, and Jen Widerstrom, SHAPE Fitness Director and Best-Selling Author of Diet Right for Your Personality Type, presented at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Megyn Kelly, host of NBC's Megyn Kelly TODAY, acted as the Race Host, delivering Opening and Closing Remarks at the Day's Events.

Source : Meredith Corporation

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