Press Release - Islay Single Malt Marathon - 2/12/14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     Fight the Obesity Epidemic: Sign Up for the Islay Challenge

Isle of Islay, Scotland - Obesity. The word says it all. Heart disease, 
cancer, diabetes. It cripples the economy and is the leading health care 
crisis. It's even crept into the youngest generation. To help thwart this 
growing concern, the Lords of the Isles Challenge offers all runners and 
golfers a chance to make a difference. The Single Malt Marathon, Islay's 
inaugural 26.2 mile race, takes place on April 13, 2014, and the golf 
tournament is held on April 12 on the well-respected Machrie golf course. 
Runners may compete only in the marathon but golfers, in order to play in 
the tournament, must compete in both the marathon and the golf. 

The marathon promises to be one of the most scenic in the world. Dr. Bob 
Kroeger, race director of the Islay marathon, having run 64 marathons from 
the forests of Alaska to the shores of California and Florida, says "I've 
run Loch Ness in Scotland and the mighty Pikes Peak in Colorado and I must 
confirm that Islay's route touches my heart. We'll run through whitewashed 
seaside villages, along rugged rock-strewn beaches and a shimmering sea 
loch, and finish with a ramble through the moors. It offers a good 
challenge to all runners."

The marathon benefits the children of the island. Both the Islay Youth 
Pipers and the students of Islay High School will receive funds from the 
race. The students will use the money for a trip in 2015 to aid a 
developing country.

Currently places are available both in the golf event and the marathon. 
But, hurry, they won't last for long. Registration is available on the 
website: www.lordsoftheisles.com

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