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Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 1/6/05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                             Contact: Gary Kruchowski
                                               Phone: (218) 733-7649
                                               

 Lake Superior College Offers Online Credit Classesfor Grandma's Marathon;   
                 Becomes Major Sponsor of Classic Race

(Duluth, Minn.) - Talk about a tough final!  Imagine running 26.2 miles as 
your final exam in a college course.  Duluth's Lake Superior College (LSC) 
now offers new online courses that allow students to earn two physical 
education (PE) credits by training for and running in Grandma's Marathon, 
or one PE credit by training for and running the Garry Bjorklund Half 
Marathon. 

Enrolled students will be required to complete online coursework, 
participate in and document a personal training program, and run a race to 
earn grades in the courses.  

Lake Superior College will also become a major sponsor of Grandma's 
Marathon as a means of promoting the new offering. "We are pleased to 
partner with Grandma's Marathon to offer these first-of-a-kind online 
classes," said Barry Dahl, LSC's vice president of technology and the 
virtual campus. "It's a great opportunity to train and get fit, earn 
college credit, and participate in a premiere sporting event."  

"It is an honor to welcome Lake Superior College to our sponsorship team. 
We look forward to having them join us for Grandma's Marathon weekend," 
said Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma's Marathon. "We are also 
very excited about the online class that LSC is offering their students to 
train for and run the 2005 Grandma's Marathon.  This truly unique 
opportunity will add to the excitement of the event."

Lake Superior College's Virtual Campus is the leader in providing online 
for-credit college classes in the state.  The online classes include:
 
PE 2999: Special Topics: Running a Marathon - 2 credits. A late start 
online course for the spring semester with a virtual training course that 
covers the nutritional and conditioning information related to distance 
running plus required participation in a marathon.

PE 2999: Special Topics: Running a Half-Marathon - 1 credit. A late start 
online course for the spring semester with a virtual training course that 
covers the nutritional and conditioning information related to distance 
running plus required participation in a half-marathon.

The courses begin March 21, 2005 and end June 24, 2005. In addition to 
tuition and fees, a special fee of $60 will be charged to provide 
guaranteed entry to the June 2005 Grandma's Marathon or Half Marathon in 
Duluth and a unique LSC running shirt (choice of styles). To maintain 
flexibility for distant learners, students may also complete the course 
requirements by training for and running a comparable race at a different 
location.

Grandma's Marathon is one of America's most highly regarded road races.  
Run along the scenic north shore of Lake Superior, between Two Harbors and 
the Canal Park district of Duluth, Minnesota, it features an excellent 
course, enthusiastic volunteers, and crowds of spectators to cheer runners 
on as they stride to the finish line.  The 29th annual Grandma's Marathon 
weekend is June 16 through June 18, and will feature some of the finest 
road racing in the nation with athletes from around the globe competing in 
the marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K.  
Last year's events drew over 16,000 participants from 30 different 
countries and all 50 states.  For more information, log onto 
www.grandmasmarathon.com

With more than 130 courses offered via the Internet and over 650 full time 
equivalent students, Lake Superior College's Virtual Campus is the leader 
in providing online distance learning for-credit college classes. For more 
information, contact Christine Torma, (218) 733-2030, c.torma@lsc.mnscu.edu 
or go online at www.lsc.mnscu.edu.

With more than 4,000 students enrolled this spring semester, LSC is one of 
the Northeastern Minnesota's largest two-year colleges.  LSC provides a 
wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science 
courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational 
skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and 
industry.  LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and 
programs in Minnesota.
 

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