Main Focus
Running and walking are extremely invigorating and fun ways to embrace diversity. Through energizing movement workshops in schools, senior citizen's gatherings, and community fun runs, Mark inspires a healthy form of inclusion to diversity celebrations. By teaming children and adults who have special needs with non-special needs people, a bond is developed among participants that brings about a better understanding of the lives of those involved.

Offerings

·        Fun Runs for pre-school students through seniors, that inspire self-esteem and celebrate diversity.

·        Broadcast commentary spanning a vast array of sports.

·        Presentations to Global Awareness Clubs, community organizations, running clubs, race clinics, and more.

·        Participation in athletics with diverse groups.

·        Be A Buddy running workshops for special needs people of all ages.

Mark has been an active runner and racer for over two decades.  He encourages all runners to "come out and play," no matter what their level of proficiency happens to be.

Mark has run some 20 full Marathons around the country, and hundreds of road races of all distances.  From marquis events like the Marine Corps and Chicago Marathons, to local events, his love for running is enhanced by the camaraderie inherent in the sport, that links diverse individuals by common ground, and crowns each a "winner."

Mark has provided TV and Radio Color Commentary for running events from the US Olympic Festival to the inaugural Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.  Mark incorporates running history, mechanics to keep you on the road, and how the sport is such a natural celebration of diversity.

Availability

Mark is available to help co-ordinate Fun Runs for children and adults who are differently-abled at races throughout the United States.

Fee

Negotiable