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Diamond Rio will participate in their 2nd Annual Team Rio Running for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, the premiere mentoring agency in Middle Tennessee. The band are long-time spokespersons of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The fundraising effort will culminate in participation in the 2005 Country
Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Team Rio is currently recruiting members to run or walk Nashville's Country
Music 1/2 Marathon on April 29.
Diamond Rio's Marty Roe and Jimmy Olander will not only be race participants but Team Rio Celebrity Running Captains with Diamond Rio's Gene Johnson as Team Rio's Celebrity Walking Captain. With leadership from coach Billy Smith, an experienced marathoner and tri-athlete – the team will meet on a weekly basis for group runs and training tips, though participants are also welcome to train independently. Open to walkers, first-time marathoners, and participants of all skill levels, the goal of Team Rio is to raise awareness and funding for the good work of Big Brothers Big Sisters, while also promoting health and fitness to Nashville's youth.
Diamond Rio's Jimmy Olander reflects on his Team Rio experience, 'Team Rio runs again! Last year's 1/2 marathon was the most empowering thing I've done since I started skydiving. What makes it even better is the chance to help raise money for Diamond Rio's favorite charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters. I've only done the one half marathon but I'm definitely going back for seconds. And don't worry, you can keep your 'fat jeans' in the back of the closet until the Country Music Marathon is over. I challenge anyone to come run/walk with Team Rio and not have a complete blast. One more thing, you will be surprised to find out that Krispy Kremes and Gatorade really complement each other after a long run.'
Funds raised through Team Rio will be used to support Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Middle Tennessee. For donations, or to join Team Rio, contact Sarah Beatty with Big Brothers Big Sisters at 615-329-9191 ext. 221 or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].
Participants are responsible for their own fee to register for the marathon itself. For registration and complete information on the marathon, visit www.cmmarathon.com.
