Avia Orange County Marathon Presented by Nutrilite

January 3, 2008 / From press release.Start the New Year with a new you by strapping on those tennies and heading to the Orange County Marathon, which benefits local children's charities. Join Nutrilite and the World's Fastest Man, Asafa Powell, to cheer on runners.

Nutrilite will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 4th annual Avia OC Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Nutrilite, the world's leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements*, has been firmly rooted in Buena Park, Calif. for more than 60 years. Its commitment to helping the community and Powell's presence could serve as great supplemental information for any health-related or OC Marathon stories you may be working on.

Powell will serve as the official race starter, as well as assist with the kids run. He'll also be signing autographs at Nutrilite's tent near the finish line. Powell shares the belief with Nutrilite that optimal health comes from good nutrition, including supplementation and exercise all the more reason to support the OC Marathon and its participants. More than 12,000 runners and 40,000 spectators will be at the marathon.

This event includes a marathon, half marathon, 5K, kids run and two-day expo. Most of the races start at 7:30 a.m. on January 6 in Newport Beach, Calif. and finish in Greater Irvine Spectrum. Nutrilite will have a booth at the two-day Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expo. The expo will be at the Hyatt Regency Irvine on January 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on January 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Team Nutrilite Coach and a Boston Marathon Winner, Greg Meyer, will be speaking at the expo with Nutritionist Lisa Goodwin, ND. on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 11a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Meyer will help people realize their full potential by giving foundational training tips and Lisa will give sports nutrition advice.

WEEKEND DETAILS

MARATHON
Event: Avia Orange County Marathon Presented by Nutrilite
Orange County, California
When: Sunday, January 6, 2008, 7:30 a.m. (PT)
Distance: 26.2 Miles
Race Director: "Coach" Bill Sumner
Starts: Newport Beach, California, Newport Center - adjacent to Fashion Island
Finishes: Irvine, California, Greater Irvine Spectrum Fee: $95 (until January 2)
$100 (Expo price)

2007 Race Winner: Cristian Hesch
Race Record: Cristian Hesch 2:21:18 (set 2007)

Previous Results:
2007 Male Top 3 Overall
Cristian Hesch USA (Morro Bay, CA ) 2:21.18
Ibrahim Limo Kenya (Albuquerque, NM) 2:26:41
Krzysztof Baldyga Ukraine (Albuquerque, NM) 2:27:28

2007 Female Top 3 Overall
Mary Akor USA (Gardena, CA) 2:46:04
Jessica Bliss USA (Merrillville, IN) 2:55:42
Jane Maxwell USA (Charlotte, NC) 2:58:23

2006 Male Top 3 Overall
Albert Kiplagat Kenya (Oro Valley, AZ) 2:24:21
Shadrack Muge Kenya 2:24:24
Joseph Mutinda Kenya (Oro Valley, AZ) 2:24:44

2006 Female Top 3 Overall
Magdalena Boulet USA (Oakland, CA) 2:50:40
Mary Akor USA (Gardena, CA) 2:53:57
Katerina Stetsenko Ukraine 2:55:33

2004 Male Top 3 Overall
Andrew Masuva Kenya (Newport Beach, CA) 2:23:23
Kandie Solomon Kenya (Albuquerque, NM) 2:24:14
Simon Sielei Kenya (Newport Beach, CA) 2:28:32

2004 Female Top 3 Overall
Cheryl Smith USA (Aliso Viejo, CA) 2:50:37
Edith Martinez USA (South El Monte, CA) 3:00:24
Melissa Marsted USA (Santa Barbara, CA) 3:03:08

HALF MARATHON
Orange County, California
When: Sunday, January 6, 2008, 7:30 a.m. (PT)
Distance: 13.1 Miles
Race Director: "Coach" Bill Sumner
Starts: Newport Beach, California, Newport Center - adjacent to Fashion Island
Finishes: Irvine, California, Great Irvine Spectrum Fee: $60 (until January 2)
$65 (Expo price)

2007 Race Winner: Hillary Kimaiyo
Race Record: Hillary Kimaiyo 1:04:33 (set in 2007)

Previous Results:
2007 Male Top 3 Overall
Hillary Kimaiyo Kenya (Oro Valley, AZ) 1:04:33
Richard Kimeli Kenya (Santa Fe, NM) 1:06:06
Josh Spiker USA (Irvine, CA) 1:07:15

2007 Female Top 3 Overall
Rose Kosgei Kenya (Santa Fe, NM) 1:17:48
Kelly Flathers USA (Huntington Bch, CA) 1:17:48
Rebecca Tallam Kenya (Santa Fe, NM) 1:18:08

2006 Male Top 3 Overall
Carlos Carballo USA (Cathedral City, CA) 1:07:27
Kalen Abbott USA (Portland, OR) 1:10:03
Nick Arciniaga USA (Fountain Valley, CA) 1:10:15

2006 Female Top 3 Overall
Kathy Kobrine USA (Irvine, CA) 1:23:16
Emily Mitchell USA (Los Angeles, CA) 1:26:18
Homes Petrossi USA (Placentia, CA) 1:26:54

2004 Male Top 3 Overall
Humberto Rojas USA (Costa Mesa, CA) 1:10:43
Fermin Sequen USA (Los Angeles, CA) 1:11:17
Juan Ramirez USA Santa Ana, CA) 1:11:34

2004 Female Top 3 Overall
Laura Knight USA (Costa Mesa, CA) 1:25:02
Christine Kennedy USA (Los Gatos, CA) 1:26:10
Kiran Andrews USA (North Hollywood, CA) 1:27:02

5K

Orange County, California
When: Sunday, January 6, 2008, 8:00 a.m. (PT)
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Race Director: "Coach" Bill Sumner
Starts: Irvine, California, Greater Irvine Spectrum area Finishes: Irvine, California, Greater Irvine Spectrum area Fee: $28 (until January 2)
$30 (Expo price)
2007 Race Winner: Fasil Bizuneh
Race Record: Fasil Bizuneh 14:07 (set in 2007)

Previous Results:
2007 Male Top 3 Overall
Fasil Bizuneh USA (Bristol, TN) 14:07
Dan Arsenault USA (Santa Ana, CA) 16:12
James Maymard USA (Whittier, CA) 16:23

2007 Female Top 3 Overall
Ceci St Geme USA (Newport Beach, CA) 18:01
Monica Rothenburger USA (Irvine, CA) 18:58
Sue Zihlmann USA (Huntington Bch, CA) 19:27

2006 Male Top 3 Overall
Steve Frisone USA (Chino Hills, CA) 15:26
Josh Yelsey USA (Corona Del Mar, CA) 15:29
Michael Atwood USA (San Leandro, CA) 15:50

2006 Female Top 3 Overall
Ceci St Geme USA (Newport Beach, CA) 17:55
Brooke Thomas USA (Irvine, CA) 18:43
Christine Appell USA (Huntington Bch, CA) 19:10

2004 Male Top 3 Overall
Dan Arsenault USA (Santa Ana, CA) 16:18
Kevin Barda USA (Victorville, CA) 16:28
Danny Stein USA (Newport Beach, CA) 16:36

2004 Female Top 3 Overall
Anne St Geme USA (Newport Beach, CA) 18:14
Mary Schumacher USA (Huntington Bch, CA) 18:30
Ceci St Geme USA (Newport Beach, CA) 18:33

KIDS RUN
Orange County, California
When: Sunday, January 6, 2008, 9:00am (PT)
Distance: 1 Mile
Race Director: "Coach" Bill Sumner
Starts: Irvine, California, Greater Irvine Spectrum area Finishes: Irvine, California, Greater Irvine Spectrum area Fee: $25
All kids participating receive a medal of participation, event
t-shirt and goodie bag

HEALTH, FITNESS AND NUTRITION EXPO
When: Friday, January 4, 2008, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 5, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949-975-1234
Fee: Free
More than 50 health, lifestyle and sponsor booths will be on site, providing free samples, health screenings and information. The Health, Fitness & Nutrition Expo, will be a 2-day extravaganza at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, combining the latest running, health and training technology at discounted prices. Race participants can also pick up their packets during this time and take advantage of special discounts and sampling opportunities offered by various vendors, as well as listen to course descriptions and tips, meet some of your favorite running icons, such as Asafa Powell, Greg Meyer and four-time Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon winner Bill Rodgers! Powell, the World's Fastest Man, broke his 100m world record on Sunday, September 9, in Rieti, Italy, clocking a time of 9.74 seconds. He set the mark in the second of two heats and went on to win the final with a time of 9.78 seconds. Powell set the world record of 9.77 in 2005 in Athens and equaled the mark in 2006 in Gateshead and Zurich. Meyer is one of America's all-time great distance runners and is the last American to win the Boston Marathon (1983, 2:09:00). Throughout his career, Meyer held 10 American Road Racing records and two World records. Meyer is scheduled to speak on Friday, January 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Rodgers will speak on Saturday, January 5 at 1:00 p.m. and then will conduct a book signing after his training tips and Q&A session.

EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
More than 13,000 runners are expected to enter the multiple events of the OC Marathon. In addition, approximately 20,000 spectators will line the course and greet runners at the finish line area.

To learn more, visit www.ocmarathon.com