Knights on the Run

It’s that time of year again. It is time for the Knights on the Run and our office is excited to be helping to sponsor the race this year.  So head out to your North Andover High school to the practice stadium behind the Walsh Stadium and support your local athletics by joining us in a 5K run or a 5K walk. Regardless of your participation, all proceeds will go to benefit your local high school kids and their athletics. There will also be a pre-race warm-up held by Beta O Fitness and afterwards there will be health screenings done by Off-Season Sports and Physical Therapy.

Athletics has a long history of building teamwork, creating leaders and nurturing a sense of drive and determination. Each of these qualities are part of an important set of skills that teenagers need to cultivate before venturing into the world of young adulthood. With your support, we will be able to help teach the young people of our area these traits. They say that it takes a community to raise a child and through your support, we will be able to continue supporting athletics for the high school students of North Andover. Proceeds will go to the North Andover Athletic Association and will be put towards trophies, scholarships, banners, landscaping and more.

Mitchell Wachtel a podiatrist with locations in Methuen, Lowell, and Bradford, Massachusetts will be helping to sponsor the race. As part of your goody bag, you will receive a flier that will allow you to get a free copy of his book, The Foot Book. It provides great information about various conditions and will serve as a good resource for both the competitive runner and the weekend warrior. So, make sure and grab your copy. 

The event will be held on October 19, 2013 and will start at 8:00 AM. Registration details can be found at http://www.knightsrun5k.com/registration.html. There will also be a free t-shirt for the first 150 entrants. Running and walking are a great form of cardio and the race is a great way for you to come and see the community, see some familiar faces and help a good cause. So come on out and support your North Andover High School athletics and while you are at it don’t forget to grab a hot chocolate or coffee from the concession stand. If you are unable to make it this year and would like a copy of The Foot Book, please click on this link so that you can order your own copy. Should you have any pain, please feel free to call us at (978) 794-8406, we would be more than happy to help take care of you.