When Wells Fargo Advisors’ Mike Ashworth signed up as the presenting sponsor of the Tryon Half Marathon, he also committed himself to running the 13.1-mile race.
This event is not only a first for Tryon, but a big first for Ashworth, who has always wanted to take on this race distance.
The inaugural Tryon Half Marathon will be held at Harmon Field Nov. 17.
Proceeds for the race, hosted by the Tryon Running Club, will benefit Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry.
Ashworth has been running for five years as a way to get in shape. When the opportunity came about to be a part of a charity endurance race in his own “backyard,” Ashworth had no choice but to take on this running challenge.
To help Ashworth achieve his goal, he signed on with Triathlete Coach Katie Malone. Both Ashworth and Malone are members of the Tryon Running Club.
“Having meaning behind a race like this is as important to me as the personal challenge,” explains Ashworth. “You can get through those long miles if you know it’s for a great cause.”
For more information about the race, contact race director Scarlette Tapp at 864-680-1770.
The Tryon Running Club is a 501(c) 3 chapter of the Road Runners Clubs of America and welcomes walkers and runners of all ages and abilities.
To learn more, visit www.tryonrunningclub.com or find the group on Facebook. Call TRC President Laura Phelps at 828-817-1833 for more information.
– article submitted by Scarlette Tapp