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Minnesota Governor Proclaims April 25^th, Finisher Shirt Friday

Day Set Aside to Celebrate Running, Achievement, and Community

St. Paul, Minn. April 23, 2014 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Friday, April 25 Finisher Shirt Friday in the state at the request of Twin Cities In Motion (TCM), organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and year-round running events in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The proclamation, which will be posted on the Governors Office website later this week, notes Minnesotas residents recognized commitment to health and fitness, the coming of spring which finds people showing renewed passion for outdoor fitness activities, and the role event finisher shirts play as emblems of pride and celebrations of achievement.

The Finisher Shirt Friday proclamation (an image of which is attached) also spotlights this weeks Boston Marathon and its role in helping to mend the running community after the tragedy at that event a year ago, citing an overwhelming desire to unite as runners and help heal our running community.

Were grateful and humbled that the governor has chosen to recognize race finishers with their own special day, Twin Cities In Motion executive director Virginia Brophy Achman said. Runners often see their accomplishments as private, personal achievements, but their individual triumphs also serve a community-building purpose which Im honored the governor has acknowledged and emphasized.

Twin Cities In Motion invites runners to wear their finisher shirts on Friday to celebrate their achievements and to inspire others. Finisher Shirt Friday celebrators are encouraged to share photos via social media, describe the significance of their accomplishment, and tag TCM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The hashtag for the event is: #FinisherShirtFriday.

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About Twin Cities In Motion (TCM): Twin Cities In Motion organizes the regions premier running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon. With a mission of promoting healthy lifestyles through running events and community outreach, TCM contributes a portion of every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes and helps raise more than $800,000 annually with its charity partners. For more information, visit us at tcmevents.org, or find us on Facebook and on Twitter @tcmarathon.

Media Contacts:

Charlie Mahler Breanne Hegg

Media & Communications Manager Marketing & Media Director

Twin Cities In Motion Twin Cities In Motion

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charlie@tcmevents.org breanne@tcmevents.org

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