FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Arem
(828) 298-4789

"T-Bone" Headed to Spirit of St. Louis Marathon
& Family Fitness Weekend

"T-Bone," a nationally known kid's entertainer, fitness advocate and
educator will be motivating and inspiring children and families at the
"Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend" April 9-10, 2005.
The highly anticipated weekend and all marathon events will be held at the
World's Fair Pavilion.

To kick-off the weekend, "T-Bone" will be the keynote speaker at the Pasta
Party the night before the marathon on Saturday, April 9, 2005. Party hours
are from 5:30-7:30pm. Over 400 people are expected to attend the
celebration. As an educator, entertainer, enthusiast and fitness advocate,
"T-Bone" helps participants and their families gain knowledge and
understanding about the importance of fitness and health in a unique and
inspiring way.

Who is this "T-Bone" character? The man behind the brightly colored costume
and entertaining leadership, is award-winning fitness educator Tim Arem,
MEd. Arem's personal commitment is to share health, fitness and
entertainment with children and adults of all ages. As the energetic health
and fitness character, "T-Bone," Arem has been involved in 500 races and
has worked with 1.5 million families at fitness events for over 15 years.
His mission "health and fitness as a way of life from childhood to
adulthood" inspires and motivates thousands of families nationwide.

Aside from seeing "T-Bone" motivate and entertain at the Pasta Party, he
will also be sharing his awarding winning fitness program, "T-Bone's
Fitness Mania," 8:00am Sunday morning with warm-ups and stage performances.
Children then proceed to start racing at 8:45am with the "Read, Right & Run
Marathon" program and at 9:15am, the Children's Fun Runs.

For more information, contact Tim Arem at or at (828)
298-4789. Contact the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon office at (314)
727-0800.

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