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Go Commando Half-Marathon and 5K on October 15th to benefit APSU scholarships

News Staff — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:00:57 +0000

Clarksville, TN – Help raise money for Austin Peay State University scholarships by running in the community’s first GoCommando Half-Marathon and 5K next month.

The half-marathon begins at 7:30am, Saturday, October 15th. The 5K race starts at 8:00am. Both races will begin at Liberty Park and continue along the Cumberland River. The courses are certified by the USA Track and Field.

Go Commando Half-Marathon and 5K on October 15th

APSU is one of the beneficiaries of the event. A portion of the proceeds from registration fees will support APSU scholarships.

APSU faculty, staff and students can receive a $5.00 discount off registration by using the coupon code APSU2011 either through online or mail registration. Registration fees increase October 1st.

The day before the races, Friday, October 14th, there will be a health and fitness expo at the Riverview Inn.

The Go Commando Half Marathon began as a tribute to the soldiers at Fort Campbell and their families. The event also is aimed at promoting health and wellness to the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. The race is completely community driven, with local organizations and businesses partnering to create a fun and engaging event.

The event is being organized by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call 931.245.4347 or Register Online.

Need health information? Find it at APSU’s Wellness Expo

Greg Pigott — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:00:40 +0000

The 2009 ASPU Wellness Expo will be held in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the campus of Austin Peay from 11:00am to 3:00pm and is free to the general public.

The Wellness Expo offers the community access to information on health, wellness and fitness services and providers throughout the area.

Several Clarksville companies, including health spas, chiropractor clinics, physical therapy clinics, community programs and services, health clubs, among others will be available for demos, gift certificates, product samples, and business information and offer ways in which they can help you or your family make choices that will promote wellness in every aspect of your everyday life.

For more information on the Wellness Expo, please contact Cindy Moore or Lauren Wilkinson at University Recreation at (931) 221-7564, or or .

APSU Expo puts emphasis on “wellness”

Greg Pigott — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:00:22 +0000

The 2009 ASPU Wellness Expo will be held in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the campus of Austin Peay from 11:00am to 3:00pm and is free to the general public.

One of the biggest obstacles Americans face today in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not knowing where to begin. The Wellness Expo offers the community access to information on health, wellness and fitness services and providers throughout the area.

A representative from Star Physical Therapy Group shares some information with an Austin Peay Student

The 2009 Austin Peay University Recreation Wellness Expo will not only showcase these local companies, but will make the Expo absolutely free for anyone in the Clarksville community who is interested in finding out more.

For more information on the Wellness Expo, please contact Cindy Moore or Lauren Wilkinson at University Recreation at (931) 221-7564, or or .

A representative from Doctors Care discusses their medical services.