9.7.15 Workout of the Day
- ryan Baggott
- Sep 2, 2015
- 2 min read
Happy Labor Day!
In honor of the day, the gym will be closed today. However, we will particpating in the May River Preserve 5K at 8am. Details are below.
Regular scheduled classes will resume tomorrow.
The 2nd annual running event at the popular new Bluffton community May River Preserve will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. The 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run is set to begin at 8am. Proceeds will support Lowcountry Dress for Success- a local nonprofit that helps tackle the need of public school uniforms for underprivileged students. They believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed in the classroom without having to worry about their clothing. Every dollar given goes toward the purchase of new school uniforms for local children.
The awards and after party will feature the medal ceremony, music, refreshments, and a bounce house for the kids.
Entry fees for the 5K is $35 on race day for participants ages 13 and over. Race packets and t-shirts are not guaranteed after the pre-registration deadline of 8/20/14. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is $15 for participants 13 and over. Runners/walkers 12 and under are free, with t-shirts available for an additional cost.
Labor Day Facts:
Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country.
Labor Day was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, who organized the first parade in New York City. After the Haymarket Massacre in Chicago on May 4, 1886, U.S. President Grover Cleveland feared that commemorating Labor Day on May 1 could become an opportunity to commemorate the affair. Therefore, in 1887, the United States holiday was established in September to support the Labor Day that the Knights favored.
Canada's Labour Day is also celebrated on the first Monday of September. More than 80 other countries celebrate International Workers' Day on May 1 as their holiday dedicated to labor.
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