Close  to 150 people applied to be part of the reality running team for the 2011 Fifth Third River Bank Run..the Road Warriors.  Some want to lose weight or celebrate recent weight loss by training for a 25K; some have been told by their doctor they need to begin an exercise plan; some run to relieve everyday stress or stress related to military or public service; some are moms who want to incorporate exercise into their already busy lives so they can be better moms; and some are our friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors.

All the applications have been read and the top 20 applicants selected!  The next step is up to you.  Please vote for your favorite 2011 Fifth Third River Bank Run Road Warrior applicant at http://53riverbankrun.com/participants/road-warrior-vote.php.  You have until noon on Wednesday, October 27 when the “Community Choice” portion of the Road Warrior selection process will close. The person who receives the most votes will fill one of the 10 Road Warrior slots for 2011, training for the 25K with the team, training tools and coaching to get them safely across the finish line.  The winner will be announced online at http://www.53riverbankrun.com and on-air on NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300 on Friday, October 29.

After you’ve read the stories, continue to follow those selected as 2011 Fifth Third River Bank Run Road Warriors.  They will begin blogging at http://www.53riverbankrun.com in late November, taking readers along with them through the ups and downs of training for a long distance road race.  The friends they will make along the way.  The challenges they will face and overcome.  The warrior they will discover inside themselves, before or on race day, May 14.