Alex Pratt is running for Trich Awareness in the Music City Marathon April 23-24, 2010! Alex will wear her awareness tee shirt designed by HelpMe2Stop.org creating awareness for Trichotillomania! We need people to purchase their shirt and run, walk, cheer Alex on! Or simply spread the word.





According to the marathon's website, officials will limit the race to 4 1/2 hours. Any runner whose pace is less than 10 minutes, 20 seconds per mile at the 11.2-mile mark will be directed to complete the half marathon course.

This plan could change depending on the actual weather conditions on Saturday.

The National Weather Service has said Middle Tennessee faces a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms on Saturday that could include hail, damaging winds and isolated tornados.

The marathon's website states the contingency plan was developed in consultation with city authorities and is meant to protect everyone involved with the race.

Thousands of participants descend on the city each year to run in or watch the popular Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Runners set off from Centennial Park and a carnival atmosphere takes over the city as approximately 50 bands and 30 high school cheer squads line the route at what's known as 'Music City' to cheer on competitors. Musical styles include country, rock, jazz, blues, swing and generate a unique and electrifying buzz for the day‘s event. The music and entertainment continues late into the night at the post-race party at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in downtown Nashville.

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