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Got Guts 5K Trail Walk, Run,
and Gluten-Free Food Fair 2008

Got Guts 2008 Trail Walk, Run, and Gluten-Free Food Fair

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Got Guts Early Pricing Ends Soon!

Register for Got Guts before midnight on Saturday, September 6, to get the best price. Registering early also helps the Got Guts organizers to order the right size shirts and arrange the right amount of food at the Food Fair.

What are the Early prices for Got Guts?

These prices last until Saturday, September 6 at midnight.

What are the prices after September 6
and on race day?

Who can participate in the Kids 1K Trail Run?

This event is designed for smaller kids who might not want to run or walk the entire 5K distance. All finishers get a prize. We’ll hold the Kids 1K run first so you can cheer on your little ones before running or walking the 5K.

Can I bring a stroller to the run or walk?

Sure. Keep in mind it’s a grass trail so it’s best suited to a rugged type of stroller. Also please start near the rear to avoid tripping any of the runners trying to get a fast start.

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Got Guts Celiac Screening Q&A

Will you offer free Celiac Screening
at the Got Guts 5K?

Yes, thanks to a generous donation by Prometheus Labs and the Binding Site, and involvement from Dr. Lubin of Austin Gastroenterology in helping distribute the results, we can provide free screening for 300 people. Also thanks to our legal team from Strasburger and also Maureen Dolan and our volunteer nurses for their support. And one more thanks to Gluten free Kneads for helping us arrange this screening! I’m impressed with just how many hands are involved in bringing this free screening to the community.

What if I’m a volunteer at the race, can I still qualify for free Celiac screening?

Yes, we appreciate our volunteers and they are definitely entitled to free screening.

How does the screening work?

We have several nurses who have agreed to volunteer collect blood draws at the Got Guts event. We’ll ship the samples to Prometheus Labs in California and the results will be sent to Dr. Lubin for appropriate distribution to the participants via mail.

How long until we receive the results?

Results should be available within a few weeks or a month at the longest.

What if there aren’t enough tests?

We have 300 tests and we believe that will be enough for everyone who wants to be screened. In case there are more than 300 people who would like screening, priority will be given to those who register and volunteer earliest for the Got Guts 2008 event.

I’m from out of town, can I still come to the Got Guts 5k and receive the screening?

Yes, you will receive your results via mail or phone.

Where can I find out more about the Prometheus test we will use at Got Guts?

We will use the Prometheus tTG test which is an initial screening test for Celiac Disease. This is a useful screening tool for people who believe they may have celiac disease or those 1st or 2nd degree relatives of known celiac patients that want to get tested since they have a greater risk of developing or having celiac disease.

Is the test we will receive at Got Guts a useful indicator of compliance with a gluten-free diet?

Sorry, this is not the case. tTG is not associated with dietary compliance of celiac disease. Because this is just the tTG test, not the full serology test, this is not a good check of a celiac patient’s dietary compliance of a gluten-free diet. Per Prometheus, The anti-gliadin IgA is the test for compliance as it is the first marker to elevate.

Where can I find out more about the full range of Prometheus tests available through my physician?

From Prometheus’s patient brochure.

Why should I get screened for Celiac Disease?

If you have undiagnosed Celiac, you are at risk for developing serious health conditions and damaging your digestive system. Celiac Disease affects one in 133 Americans and most are not diagnosed. Many will have no symptoms.

What can I do to help with Got Guts 5K Run, Walk and Food Fair?

You can register and participate in the activities on September 14. Or you can volunteer by sending an email to Mary Negus.

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Got Guts 5K Sponsors and Vendors

Below is a list of the companies that sponsored our 2007 5K Trail Run / Walk for Celiac Awareness. Also listed are the companies that participated in the gluten-free food fair. If you are able, please thank and patronize these businesses.

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