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New Event in Suwanee: Workout-Fest

WOD for a Cause will put fitness in the forefront at Town Center Park.

The 2013 Suwanee event calendar: Beer Fest, food trucks, arts, workouts ...

Yes, another twist will be added to the Suwanee scene on Saturday at Town Center Park. WOD for a Cause will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the website. Several fitness-related events are scheduled.

Kyle Maynard, a local fitness entrepreneur who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2012, will be a keynote speaker.

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There will be both a 5K run and weightlifting events as part of the overall event, according to the website. Thrusters, deadlifts and box jumps are among the events in the team and individual challenges.

WOD for a Cause is being held to benefit Family Promise of Gwinnett County, a non-profit that brings shelter, meals and support services to homeless families.

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-- Do you plan to attend or participate in WOD for a Cause? Share your experiences and upload your pics here.

See also:

  • Kyle Maynard Seeking Larger Suwanee Fitness Center

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