Tae Bo star Blanks leads Libertyville fitness event

Want to work out with Tae Bo Fitness legend Billy Blanks?

People will get an opportunity as Blanks visits the Libertyville Sports Complex for a series of fitness events highlighted by his 11th annual Billy Blanks Tae Bo Fitness Challenge Sunday, Aug. 21.

Blanks will lead sessions of his Tae Bo Fitness workouts at 9 and 10:15 a.m. Cost is $25 per person, which includes giveaways, meet-and-greet and a question-and-answer session.

Advance registration is available at the Fitness Center at the Libertyville Sports Complex, Route 45 and Peterson Road, by calling (847) 918-7275, or at www.sppsports.com.Blanks also will be the honorary starter for the first #147;Why 2K Fun Run and Obstacle Course.#148; On-site check in is at 7 a.m., with the race to follow at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, on the grounds of the Libertyville Sports Complex.

The 2K (1.29 mile) event will have various endurance and obstacle points along the outside running route.

Advance registration fee is $20; $30 on the day of the event. The first 150 entries receive a free T-shirt and free ticket to post-race Breakfast of Champions, which will feature a raffle, live music and moonwalk for the kids.

Part of the race proceeds will benefit Libertyville Township Food Pantry and the Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue.

For details, visit www.libertyvillesportscomplex.com.