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Just when we thought that trotters have a bad rep, The Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati proves us wrong. They have taken great strides in reducing their marathon’s carbon footprint. The city that used to be Porkopolis has moved by leaps and bounds to reduce, recycle, and reuse.
They were able to have online registration and promotions which reduced a large amount of paper used by the Marathon. Isn’t it great that technology helps us improve the world in which we live.

Want to know more about how The Flying Pig became greener. Here are the deTails:

• Replaced many race-day cups with versions that can be composted
• Created virtual goodie bags for an anticipated 30,000 entrants in the combined events.
• Water bottles, aluminum cans, plastic jugs, cardboard, paper and unused bibs will be recycled.
• Organizations and individuals will reuse the Vinyl banners, Mylar warmers, unused race medals and unused race ribbons will be reused.

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I’m planning on completing a 5k and a 10k this year and I hopefully see a half marathon in 2012. I love the fact that races are becoming more environmentally friendly and especially races that are pig themed! If you are looking at races, then take a closer look at pork. It’s a great lean protein that helps fuel me through training and race days!

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