This weekend former NFL Players and NFL Ambassadors Eddie Mason and Don Davey will be participating in the Speaker Series, NFL Total Wellness Workouts, and the Race Retreat Tent at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon. This fun filled weekend was created to place an emphasis on fitness, total wellness, child wellness, healthy lifestyles, and assisting people reach their full potential as individuals and athletes. By partnering with Cigna, Disney is able to help raise awareness of Cigna’s mission as a global health service company to support and nurture the unique strengths of individuals to help them achieve their full potential.
The weekend features a list of fun filled events including: Walt Disney World Marathon, Walt Disney Half Marathon, Goofy’s Race and Half Challenge, Family Fun Run 5k, Run Disney Kids Races, Disney Health & Fitness Expo, Pasta in the Park Party, and Cool Down Party.
You are probably wondering how the NFL and long distance running can be in the same sentence? Surprisingly there are many similarities between these two seemingly dissimilar groups of athletes! Like runners, NFL athletes follow a pre-season, during season and post-season regimen. They also both require intense mental preparation, training, and diet regimens. These are just some of the many topics that will be discussed in the two Speaker Series that Mason and Davey are featured in.
The first series titled, “The physical and mental benefits of staying active and fit” begins at 11am Friday morning. The second series titled “How giving back to your community and society impacts your overall health and well-being” begins at 11am Saturday morning. This speaker series presents an incredible opportunity to discuss total wellness and healthy lifestyle elements that not only effect NFL players and runners, but people of all make-ups and backgrounds. In addition to the speaker series, Mr. Mason and Mr. Davey will conduct NFL Total Wellness Workouts for children and adults ahead of the Mickey Mile on Friday and appear in the Race Retreat Tent
Its events such as these that reinforce the tremendous efforts Disney, Cigna, and the NFL have all made to achieve total wellness and promote community awareness. From annual marathons to the Cigna Connects – Corporate Responsibility Program to the NFL’s Total Wellness Program, all three groups arrive at the same finish line.
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Speaker Series Schedule