tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27033460223458850832024-03-18T20:52:46.225-07:00Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-24905736755844401742023-12-29T07:07:00.000-08:002023-12-29T07:07:02.266-08:00Behind the curtain with HMF staff<div><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxgChzhoc4UeFDXv-JZKV845-g3O4jr_pmM1QgQ1PUpo34sIXQED0IE8fShjzoxRCCYhYYkk_yUwrWVMfoG_cRXC8_VdUTLO6M_0ZkMOo9kVmFUbdFzeqQAtUvhOGoPoTaldL-aMopf8B4yE5eIMkh_c2T1A6js59gVKCta-tdjhnL633Dd7_7sK6h58/s3534/staff%20at%20EHM%20partner%20reception%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="3534" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxgChzhoc4UeFDXv-JZKV845-g3O4jr_pmM1QgQ1PUpo34sIXQED0IE8fShjzoxRCCYhYYkk_yUwrWVMfoG_cRXC8_VdUTLO6M_0ZkMOo9kVmFUbdFzeqQAtUvhOGoPoTaldL-aMopf8B4yE5eIMkh_c2T1A6js59gVKCta-tdjhnL633Dd7_7sK6h58/s320/staff%20at%20EHM%20partner%20reception%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HMF staff members, October 2023<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A new year of events is just about upon us! As much as we appreciate a little break from race season in the winter, the HMF staff is busy in behind-the-scenes mode. A great amount of detail goes into race planning for months in advance, and the range of variables to assess might surprise you! <br /><br />Here are some thoughts from a few of our staff that might bring you a little insight on what compels us, and hopefully provide a peek at how much care we put into your event experiences with us. <i>*For the record, nobody on staff actually gets to run the Eversource Hartford Marathon on race day!</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Matt Anderson, Vice President:</b></div>What people think I do: run the race. What I actually do: wish I could run the race. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oGRbh420y5eZIPOSYnPch-1UKVsjFM4x81nxygkhrF9SqMLbpZaPhcds6EMFimUXnUhJyJQUHoP4dw5m9cummpiRJpzWt8fiInuI9oAmsl_GmjkrXCgZQZ7WQN76gdVi4bJ9GCnIdK3qjZFh0b2peB9KsbRlJjlJc-m_wvBprWdlqFUNyBSSkOZhjME/s3476/Matt%20finish%20line%20L+M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3476" data-original-width="3367" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oGRbh420y5eZIPOSYnPch-1UKVsjFM4x81nxygkhrF9SqMLbpZaPhcds6EMFimUXnUhJyJQUHoP4dw5m9cummpiRJpzWt8fiInuI9oAmsl_GmjkrXCgZQZ7WQN76gdVi4bJ9GCnIdK3qjZFh0b2peB9KsbRlJjlJc-m_wvBprWdlqFUNyBSSkOZhjME/w194-h200/Matt%20finish%20line%20L+M.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><br />The short answer is that I do anything and everything needed to make sure events are successful and safe. Pop tents, put out signs, assemble the start and finish, work the audio equipment, instruct volunteers, check in with police and medical personnel, answer athlete questions, hand out water, set the course, address traffic issues, park cars and most importantly, drink lots of coffee!<br /><br /><i>Favorite race:</i> Most our participants are from Connecticut, so they may not have ventured up to Western Mass for a run or bike ride before, in which case they’ve never experienced the Norwottuck Rail Trail. It’s an absolutely amazing stretch of trail, especially in the fall! It’s paved, peaceful and offers panoramic views of the Seven Sisters Mountain Range and local farms before being capped off with a picturesque crossing of the Connecticut River on the iconic Northampton Lattice Truss Bridge. Personally, I look forward to “having to” course check the <b><i>Western Mass 10</i></b> every year!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQcul7BMPR68-oK_k3s8lJZHgSc4uGHD2zzqXe_IMBQGDysyiG2XwRSXEvsPoyvGnTcLn74WpWQuhiBBwbz-wFOBHUCs-MvDq27uu-SAqYMwCuBI3m-N329J7ZyfJRuhGTp-pbwPRTjUNPhra9p6zafJBzPkzuJthHu_V2YiF4T10hGmidzge_S0rfvY/s1738/Genevieve%20at%20reception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1738" data-original-width="1329" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQcul7BMPR68-oK_k3s8lJZHgSc4uGHD2zzqXe_IMBQGDysyiG2XwRSXEvsPoyvGnTcLn74WpWQuhiBBwbz-wFOBHUCs-MvDq27uu-SAqYMwCuBI3m-N329J7ZyfJRuhGTp-pbwPRTjUNPhra9p6zafJBzPkzuJthHu_V2YiF4T10hGmidzge_S0rfvY/w138-h181/Genevieve%20at%20reception.jpg" width="138" /></a></div><p></p><b>Genevieve Lattimer, Strategic Partnership Administrator:</b><br />People
don’t realize that our team works all year long in planning for the
calendar of events. I often get asked, “So what do you do now that
[event] is over?” To be honest, the day after any event is over, we
start looking ahead to the next event date, while at the same time
discussing what we can improve upon next year for the event that just
happened.<br /><br />On race day at the <b><i>Eversource Hartford Marathon</i></b>,
the area I manage is adjacent to the finish line. I’m always most
inspired by the runners finishing their full marathon race during the
later hours of the day. To see these athletes crossing the finish line
after a full day of running, knowing the effort that they have put in
each step of the way, is always most rewarding, and I share the
overwhelming emotion of their accomplishment<b>. </b></div><div><b></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ6eOGD9c8aw2w4oXPJtigZ2E4YKvoT_wwzc1mcCkXPlmRTHbEx2YKpJvwLuiG1XRlhnsBvyMldtg13RTOWTv9Fwcp7zEUNakmkBp03-6sQuH3cD2xz0tZlYDAAgAP6I1WYqw9e5LiaNyziF6-Gc844-o55Xy9B9-9aQHCWTlrfTGPtzcH1C1O1ESOf4/s3245/Andris%20Mystic%20finish%20line%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3245" data-original-width="2065" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ6eOGD9c8aw2w4oXPJtigZ2E4YKvoT_wwzc1mcCkXPlmRTHbEx2YKpJvwLuiG1XRlhnsBvyMldtg13RTOWTv9Fwcp7zEUNakmkBp03-6sQuH3cD2xz0tZlYDAAgAP6I1WYqw9e5LiaNyziF6-Gc844-o55Xy9B9-9aQHCWTlrfTGPtzcH1C1O1ESOf4/w127-h200/Andris%20Mystic%20finish%20line%202023.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><b>Andris Briga, Operations Manager: </b><br />What people think I do: pick things up and put them down<br />What I actually do: pick things up and put them down<br /><br />I’m
an active trail runner who was born and raised in Hebron, Connecticut.
So this Operations Manager is highly stoked to present the <b><i>Summer Solstice Trail Run</i></b>
on the trails of my hometown in Gay City State Park. It is an
opportunity to share my passion for this trail network with my friends
and fam. Hot take: this is a highly underrated trail event that has
something for all skill levels of trail runner. </div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYO6dF2QNSwKMjwPUlrFW9D9ts8uxBgTy_hWYR_K-dzy63c8huAYmNQLLnALAiOFeZhlaQJw-TAXImIIBrRHbC91WA1tFytk3-d5JXhmtPQA11uBP9egeZ3BRjWcS7GhWElH3gK58V8uoSuEXxyDgKGwYqN4HzomVpsl6rMEmZre48fVfSUd-9FF9FLWE/s3628/Nancy%20with%20Target%20volunteer%20group%20in%20tent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3628" data-original-width="3202" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYO6dF2QNSwKMjwPUlrFW9D9ts8uxBgTy_hWYR_K-dzy63c8huAYmNQLLnALAiOFeZhlaQJw-TAXImIIBrRHbC91WA1tFytk3-d5JXhmtPQA11uBP9egeZ3BRjWcS7GhWElH3gK58V8uoSuEXxyDgKGwYqN4HzomVpsl6rMEmZre48fVfSUd-9FF9FLWE/w186-h212/Nancy%20with%20Target%20volunteer%20group%20in%20tent.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><b>Nancy Loughlin, Volunteer Manager</b><br />It is so much fun to be
surrounded by festive happy runners/walkers dressed up at our O’races
and holiday events. The fun and spirit of it all continues with the
music and post-race party, we happily get carried away by it!<br /><br />I am so proud of how the <i><b>Middletown 10K & 5K</b>
</i> is a major fundraiser for Gilead as well as am engaging participation
event for Gilead supporters. They do such wonderful work and to help
them support themselves financially and to come together as a group is a
great feeling. We all need more happy days! I also feel that our other
events, albeit on a smaller scale, are similar forces for good for the
local communities, partner charities and our participants.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgV7fXb-2Ty-atfpMg1Z_QatoNLCvknqKRxNCEy5uYZNC9xhB3Hgy0IpGBE3L9CI5DPy0_ExpQVKUoxrTIhoIPvjuhlq2oCzkYO5m25mLWXB2OOOEN9Cp0Ms3kz_o05luZ53GvI0noar9389nakwVa1UvstEkgfp254u2xj1w9CmPdNJaYPn8VKYzlc4/s1286/Deb%20at%20reception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1278" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgV7fXb-2Ty-atfpMg1Z_QatoNLCvknqKRxNCEy5uYZNC9xhB3Hgy0IpGBE3L9CI5DPy0_ExpQVKUoxrTIhoIPvjuhlq2oCzkYO5m25mLWXB2OOOEN9Cp0Ms3kz_o05luZ53GvI0noar9389nakwVa1UvstEkgfp254u2xj1w9CmPdNJaYPn8VKYzlc4/w153-h154/Deb%20at%20reception.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Deb Morton, Manager of Strategic Partnerships:</b><br />As a runner, both my first half marathon (ING Hartford Half Marathon) and my first full (Eversource Hartford Marathon) were both with HMF and great experiences!<br /> In my first year working at HMF, I was surprised by the many facets of execution at the (very wet) <b><i>Niantic Bay Triathlon</i></b>, including managing so many boats and people in the water to keep everyone safe. Most people would probably be surprised to find me doing body marking or holding the winner’s tape at an event. <br /> <br /><b>Ellen Smith, Program Manager:</b><br />Directing people during the pre-race rush of getting race bibs, finding safety pins, locating the port-a-potties and answering questions - runners approach me because they think I look like I know the answers to their questions! <i>(editor’s note – look for someone in a Race Staff shirt/jacket with a radio to get your questions answered, but know most questions are addressed on the event Web pages too).</i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfUbwUa4Ki8R2OR5s-HeY6B2oLLM-B9QFVWyanNiQ1uz65Iwz4DDv-hw7Hv9V7IqS0ZqHu4FGgWpDJasxiJFwq2LeS-lhg2c9Di0RXifCFlCz7I8sFpBcUj4XgGhyphenhyphenVm7dlCjtaB150DT6DSGOcasUtwRYRCTLk72iBBd0m92w0NTzKuDtElVcrXeJuwo/s2008/Ellen%20in%20merch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="1545" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfUbwUa4Ki8R2OR5s-HeY6B2oLLM-B9QFVWyanNiQ1uz65Iwz4DDv-hw7Hv9V7IqS0ZqHu4FGgWpDJasxiJFwq2LeS-lhg2c9Di0RXifCFlCz7I8sFpBcUj4XgGhyphenhyphenVm7dlCjtaB150DT6DSGOcasUtwRYRCTLk72iBBd0m92w0NTzKuDtElVcrXeJuwo/w154-h200/Ellen%20in%20merch.jpg" width="154" /></a></div><p></p>Three events, all associated with Veteran’s Day, stand out for me. The Freedom Run ran through downtown Hartford and then moved to the Hartford Riverfront Boathouse. In 2023, the inaugural <b><i>Husky Run and Ruck</i></b><i> </i>was held at UConn in Storrs to support scholarships for military and veteran students and honor Kyle Milliken, a Navy SEAL and UConn track and field athlete who was killed in action. Each of these races made me proud to be a part of the Hartford Marathon Foundation.<br /><b> <br /></b></div><div><b> </b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmZOVLoFzNdocMfxlETzHh6aQy-Z1NsHonMypwvWNX1ITCoEdQY4-W8TWAu71GEZ5OkKtalaOT2j4lxbwZHuuulxJX2AaSp13HcCIW55AY-7s1_C1mUQcRWlADrzqX0aRNCkuLNxGI3LJSYkjiFXNJdz74qZvTcFqWuKuNaY85DPZ7Qde9TpRABPZBfQ/s3686/Josh%20EHM%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3686" data-original-width="3470" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmZOVLoFzNdocMfxlETzHh6aQy-Z1NsHonMypwvWNX1ITCoEdQY4-W8TWAu71GEZ5OkKtalaOT2j4lxbwZHuuulxJX2AaSp13HcCIW55AY-7s1_C1mUQcRWlADrzqX0aRNCkuLNxGI3LJSYkjiFXNJdz74qZvTcFqWuKuNaY85DPZ7Qde9TpRABPZBfQ/w238-h253/Josh%20EHM%202023.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><b>Josh Miller, President:</b><br />Not sure what people think I do on race day, but I make sure all participants that started the race are accounted for at the end <i>(editor’s note: among many, many other responsibilities to keep things running safely and smoothly!).</i><br /><p></p><p>Through my many years of memories and race moments, last year’s <b><i>Rocky Neck</i></b> event really stands out to me – it turned into over 3” of rain falling throughout the morning. Puddles were a half a foot deep. Small streams became rivers. And hundreds of HARDY runners and incredibly supportive volunteers had an amazing and memorable day! <br /><br />------- <br />It’s hard not to also share some additional thoughts on the Eversource Hartford Marathon, which is a yearlong labor of love for our staff:</p><p><b>Andris: </b><br />Working my first marathon, the 2023 Eversource Hartford Marathon, is no doubt my personal highlight. I feel so much energy going into Hartford area programming and specifically fitness programming. I take pride being part of the team that brings this event to Hartford and it was incredible to see the enthusiasm of all those that take part, participants and spectators alike. I am vibing with the local fitness community and how they contribute to this event and the local fitness culture at large. Special local community shoutouts: 86GO and Red Rock Tavern, Traprock Run Club, Fleet Feet WeHa and everyone else I run with. 2024, let’s go even bigger!<br /><br /><b>Matt:</b><br />It’s hard not to recognize the Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon. Standing at the start line every year, you can’t help but feel the power of the day, the anticipation of the runners, and appreciate the size, scale and planning that went into making the event possible. It is truly a proud day, not just for the participants who reach their goals at the finish line, but for the entire state of Connecticut.<br /><br /><b>Nancy:</b><br />I just love how this event is such a force for good for the Hartford region. Volunteers from the full spectrum of community groups come out to support the event (Girl Scouts, high school groups, collegiate groups, corporations, civic organizations). It is a major source of fundraising for so many charity groups and they too run the gamut from small local, seedling groups to national organizations. A morning race in downtown Hartford delivers support to local businesses over the weekend. The participants, who range from elite marathoners to casual 5K walkers, each experience a happy, memorable day. <i><b>In a world with constant sad, distressing news cycles, it is so meaningful to have a positive event for so many.</b></i><br /><br /></p></div>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-28242039879952561172023-12-13T08:05:00.000-08:002023-12-14T07:39:04.841-08:002024 Race Schedule + NEW Challenges!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29mSRLctLYN1xrnZi4Se9q_MT6UoCy-halfiHrZcDSINaKZ4Z72Ocj9eFhVfLCUzdb4uwPNmlNpDplDat762GkEq0pe6B6xwphvENBYEMbhr4fiv4019-Sd-hxHxNsQe7z2IGJsZr5bV4tX_SQuM7JWc4_9yp2uknpR_wqOeUif4upW1RRHAUzivhFrQ/s1137/Schedule%20header.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="1137" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29mSRLctLYN1xrnZi4Se9q_MT6UoCy-halfiHrZcDSINaKZ4Z72Ocj9eFhVfLCUzdb4uwPNmlNpDplDat762GkEq0pe6B6xwphvENBYEMbhr4fiv4019-Sd-hxHxNsQe7z2IGJsZr5bV4tX_SQuM7JWc4_9yp2uknpR_wqOeUif4upW1RRHAUzivhFrQ/s320/Schedule%20header.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As we finish out another busy year, we look ahead to what new goals, favorite finish lines and unique new opportunities for races and event experiences we can bring to the community in 2024. <p></p><p>While we understand not everyone is quite ready to commit to race plans for next year, we do want to encourage and motivate to set your sights early, with added peace of mind provided by our deferral policy (for any reason up to 14 days before an event), and optional Refundable Registration available for purchase. Reminder - early pricing available when we open registration on January 1 is the lowest available for any race we offer, and pricing scales as event dates near. </p><p>You’ll see many repeat event favorites around the same weekends they have historically been, with the big exception of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon which is being bumped by a week to Saturday, October 19, to accommodate the Jewish high holiday the weekend before. </p><p>We’re adding some new distances and race experience opportunities to entice newbies to join us or to try a different venue, and repeat participants to consider changing up their tradition. Of note: </p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">March 17 – celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a slightly earlier start time to accommodate other festivities and adding a 10K distance to the O’Hartford 5K, presented by Trinity Health Of New England Orthopedics </p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">April 21 – A beautiful venue opened up for options to pick your own adventure at the Rocky Neck Runfest, with a tactical trail 5K, a road 5K, the solo 30K challenge rotating trail and road courses and the signature 3-person relay </p><p style="text-align: left;">Race series offer the opportunity to parlay one awesome race experience to other events to inspire longer-term goals rewarded with commemorative medals - especially great for those that enjoy the satisfaction of earning a beautiful, blingy medal to celebrate their efforts. </p><p style="text-align: left;">The 4-race Lucky Challenge is a St. Paddy’s themed blast, but we hear you that sometimes life can get in the way of a good time running back-to-back 5Ks, on back-to-back weekends! Enter the new single weekend offering, a mini challenge that delivers one beautiful blingy part of the Lucky Challenge 2-part finisher medal. Choose either the first weekend (O’Shenanigans 5K and Courthouse O’Putnam 5K) or the second weekend (O’Niantic 5K and either the 5K or 10K at O’Hartford) and you’re in on the new Li’l Lucky, earning a sweet medal to show for it. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Outside of the March series, we work to pair challenge events with those that compliment within a time-frame, a type of race or around locations. We are excited about a new effort this year to offer a challenge that welcomes back-of-pack runners and walkers. The Spring Hustle delivers 5K races with ample windows that ensure full-fledged finish line celebrations with post-race festivities in high gear for 60+ minute finishers. </p><p style="text-align: left;">The CT Double is a classic repeat challenge for those with full marathon goals. Start out with the UConn Health Half Marathon in June and lead through training for the Eversource Hartford Marathon in October. Another repeat is the popular Shoreline Challenge, offering the best of scenic courses along the shore and at the beach in Mystic, New London and Westerly, RI. On a related theme, the new River Run Challenge mixes 10K and 5K options to hit three running destinations in April, June and August, along the Farmington River in Collinsville, at the Riverfront in Hartford and by the Cove in Old Wethersfield.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpxOTKlbqDyTTUWlXRwpzaA98oEDw8oXbpHzNL9IH-jPkLZpthxiF8n5HWVxh8G5E9hwKLM5eCde_aPfUZtauuWfszg4SjGPj947BYI4gy_NpwI1WyCiRXJWPZ6h5c1oa8GBG2UJvDagMj2hA0y3VoQ2Nyxpu17UKQHRk5TYRl5s_fbcdH0P6BoIdTDc/s1361/HMF_2024Shedule_Blogversion%20copy.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Before you ask about the epic RiMaConn Relay adventure, know that we won’t be bringing it back in 2024 as we work on developing another unique new concept to introduce. Don’t necessarily count it out forever, revival races are a serious consideration! </p><p style="text-align: left;">We look forward to introducing a few new offerings as we get into the new year and will continue to provide great resources, information and training guides through the Support Hub to get you ready for whatever is next. In the meantime, check back on January 1, 2024, to get that race calendar going! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hartfordmarathon.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="1140" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9YIbY94scMtdSoM8WzZ9nzulO2R4zEq3nS6YxkmMy7ccttNRgTN6mbbxY1eKJuatPr12qlfYDbneFH2GRuJ7aqW0BzMSQ-NtX-VBD0C3KUo1GLyNX85rKCkKFxKaauqVNj8sxMl3uoDX5Z0l28B9T_cMWJ60UOBZBGtvgfX1YyAD3WpsCi3Cdb_L2lg/w526-h640/HMF_2024Shedule_Blogversion%20updated%20copy.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><br /> <p></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-11794010636498775802023-11-28T09:00:00.000-08:002023-11-30T06:21:01.102-08:00Meet Junior Team HMF 23/24 <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We want to mark this Giving Tuesday at HMF by sharing gratitude to the community for what you have already provided to help bring our non-profit mission to life.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A highlight for us is your support of the</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/susie-beris-md-youth-running-program/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">HMF Susie Beris, MD, Youth Running Program</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">and being able to announce the new Junior Team HMF members for 23/24, please meet them below.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">When it comes to giving, it’s the participants who give us inspiring reasons that bring purpose and meaning to what we strive to do every day. And, the partners that enable making the mission a reality with the support of volunteers who help see it all through. Also, the many donors who further the positive impacts of our work, on behalf of charity organizations as well as our in-house youth programs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Our ability to support free and low-cost opportunities for youth is powered by donations within the registration process or as </span><a href="https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=susie-beris-md-youth-running-program" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">one-time contributions</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> and by grants. A few highlights of what your giving has enabled so far in 2023 to help build a love of running among youth:</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Over 1,000 students in grades 4-8 participated for free in the HMF FitKids in School program, training for 5 weeks and then supported with a Final Mile celebration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Uniforms are being provided through the High School Program to ensure local cross country and track athletes with limited means are able to feel pride and be recognized as a unified team among peers and competitors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Nearly 1,200 children aged 2-11 participated in low-cost HMF FitKids races at our events, providing opportunities to celebrate their efforts for achieving shorter distance goals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">More than 1,500 youth participated in reduced price 5Ks and 10Ks on our schedule, a chance to run/walk and compete while enjoying an experience with friends or family<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The second class of Junior Team HMF this week welcomes 25 members, many we will see on Sunday at the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/blue-back-mitten-run/">CLA Blue Back Mitten Run</a>. Please give them a high five!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Alyssa Behnke // Haddam Killingworth Middle School // 7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hazel Cuomo</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Middle School (Bloomfield)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Emma Dean</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Pearson School (Winsted)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Siri Denni</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Martin Kellogg Middle School (Newington)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Ava DiBella-Mills</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">WAMOGO Middle School (Litchfield)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tucker Ferretti</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">John Winthrop Middle School (Deep River)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Faye Fischer</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Amity Middle School (Bethany)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Julia Fletcher</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">St. John Paul The Great Academy (Torrington)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Deacon Gascon</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tolland Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Nate Glidden</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tolland Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Natalie House</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sage Park Middle School (Windsor)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sydney LeBlanc</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Smith Middle School (Glastonbury)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Caitlin Leska</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dodd Middle School (Cheshire)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Lyla Lopez</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">John Winthrop Middle School (Deep River)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Emily Lund</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">William J. Johnston Middle School (Colchester)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Brennan McAvoy</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School (MA)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tatum Milanese</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Torrington Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Cormac Neely</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Suffield Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Payton Oler</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Homeschool (North Granby)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Stephen Quealy</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">East Hampton Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Nathan Settevendemie</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Mabelle B. Avery Middle School (Somers)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Ivan Shapiro</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tolland Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Mia Shea</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sage Park Middle School (Windsor)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">7th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Violet Spooner</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tantasqua Regional Junior High School (Fiskdale, MA)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Colton Strong</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Horace W. Porter School (Columbia)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">6th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Iain Verbickas</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Torrington Middle School</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666667px;"> // </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">8th</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you, thank you, thank you! We appreciate your continued support and hope you have a blessed holiday season.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Donations can be made to support HMF youth running programs at any time through the year <a href="https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=susie-beris-md-youth-running-program">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvR66VMykzBjVFYVV2V7kl37Vnm1wTT_cqBVPZX7-gg78g1dPe2QRDNL9PSFGCHzAsHA0V9aXIUpQYBL1L9V8BSabdsuEcNL-3PpIF0crkbzZxGwDTLKqKzAEvNWIp32FDYBx_JaISZr7szMfHYKpWGI-1wRKhD3rmhVY49TwfZ61yaQIbOwUpk2243I0/s4032/Junior%20Team%20HMF%2022%2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvR66VMykzBjVFYVV2V7kl37Vnm1wTT_cqBVPZX7-gg78g1dPe2QRDNL9PSFGCHzAsHA0V9aXIUpQYBL1L9V8BSabdsuEcNL-3PpIF0crkbzZxGwDTLKqKzAEvNWIp32FDYBx_JaISZr7szMfHYKpWGI-1wRKhD3rmhVY49TwfZ61yaQIbOwUpk2243I0/w320-h240/Junior%20Team%20HMF%2022%2023.jpg" title="Members of Junior Team HMF 2022/2023" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Members of Junior Team HMF 2022/2023<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i><br /></i></p><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">
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</style>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-81267720143497236762023-08-24T11:16:00.004-07:002023-08-24T11:28:33.197-07:002023 Inspiration Team at the Eversource Hartford Marathon<p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAvuGfbxcXC9rQMWwC8Oosjlgg9__NYLgRpNzhEmRa197syZYgPVy5UWKYZ-7zM6Bn1KWGVjCUqLoy4Wsjv8FdAhW2gvGR0YaSbUn00r7xz2D8ylX8R5vOLP_XQe1dAQwuW0z9Jfh_gwBVRfEtRemPnTkDmlkFOono1MOn9-ArcCHHz1tzw9F6oEprNY/s770/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-24%20at%202.24.24%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="770" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAvuGfbxcXC9rQMWwC8Oosjlgg9__NYLgRpNzhEmRa197syZYgPVy5UWKYZ-7zM6Bn1KWGVjCUqLoy4Wsjv8FdAhW2gvGR0YaSbUn00r7xz2D8ylX8R5vOLP_XQe1dAQwuW0z9Jfh_gwBVRfEtRemPnTkDmlkFOono1MOn9-ArcCHHz1tzw9F6oEprNY/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-24%20at%202.24.24%20PM.png" width="320" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMVksx_HtJb2uEmeCRx_NLIWVIUFVdxHYs5XMaUEUfEjVRaAYioO1hx-qFwRH6yyWr4yQ1z66HRG9kY6TY1LVpCHPM4i-0VHtZLCb8zGzg8tyf60Zg02dlHEDB43juyrsDiswdrd_eGHg66AR-f9P_0jl_CdX5QVNtYXEo1QWR23g_XIOH3Ph_UL3DEM/s1080/HMF_EHM23_JulyBlitz_Social_1080_4.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMVksx_HtJb2uEmeCRx_NLIWVIUFVdxHYs5XMaUEUfEjVRaAYioO1hx-qFwRH6yyWr4yQ1z66HRG9kY6TY1LVpCHPM4i-0VHtZLCb8zGzg8tyf60Zg02dlHEDB43juyrsDiswdrd_eGHg66AR-f9P_0jl_CdX5QVNtYXEo1QWR23g_XIOH3Ph_UL3DEM/w200-h200/HMF_EHM23_JulyBlitz_Social_1080_4.png" width="200" /></a></div>It's an honor each year to be able to share the amazing stories of the Inspiration Team at the Eversource Hartford Marathon. This has become one of our favorite annual traditions, putting the spotlight on a small group of incredible people in hopes of encouraging others. We only wish we could highlight more of you, there's no end to your inspiring feats and we truly appreciate you sharing them with us.<p></p><p></p><p>Please look for stories to come and profiles of each member of the team in the race Insider's Guide published in September.<br /></p><br /><p>
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2023 Inspiration Team Selected for </span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">East Hartford<span>, CT – August 202</span>3</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF)
announced the honored participants chosen to represent the 202</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3<span> Inspiration Team at the 30th
running of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. The </span>eleven<span> members of the team represent </span>the types of resilience,
motivation and kindness found within the running community and those that have
made the race tradition so special since its inception in 1994. Inspiration
Team members will be participating in the 26.2 mile marathon, 13.1 mile half
marathon or the 3.1 mile 5K on race day, October 14, 2023.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Each
year, the Inspiration Team provides us the opportunity to highlight a sampling
of some of the most incredible people that have overcome obstacles, risen to
challenges or found ways to give back and honor those around them,” said Josh
Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “We are honored to be
marking our 30<sup>th</sup> running milestone this year and look forward to
celebrating the achievements of all the participants who will cross the glorious
finish line under the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch on race day.”<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: white;">202</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: white;">3<span> Inspiration
Team members:</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rachel
Berkowsky</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Windham - Half Marathon</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebecca
Boncoddo</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Mansfield - Half Marathon</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Christina
Carmon</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Windsor - Marathon</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">John
Garde</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Westfield (MA) - Charity 5K/volunteer</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ron
Gold</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Saddle River (NJ) - Marathon</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Debra
Lombardo</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Waterbury - Charity 5K</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jose
Lugo</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Hartford - Half Marathon</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Erin
McDonald</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Waterford - Charity 5K</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Steph
McKenna</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Ellington - Marathon </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anthony
Rykowski</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Naugatuck - Marathon</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jennifer
Zarrilli</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Wallingford - Half Marathon<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: white;">Members of the 202</span><span lang="EN" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: white;">3<span> Inspiration
Team will be profiled within the Eversource Hartford Marathon Insider’s Guide
and receive complimentary race registration, the PRE Perks hospitality experience,
finish line hospitality access and custom event apparel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inspiration team concept was initially developed
by the Hartford Marathon Foundation in 2011</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and has been celebrated annually since.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><a name="_heading=h.gjdgxs"></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-77054654164733914982023-05-22T06:58:00.000-07:002023-05-22T06:58:58.053-07:00Meet the Official Charities of the 2023 Eversource Hartford Marathon<p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon<br />Official Charities to Raise Funds and Awareness at 30th Running</b><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">More than $8.9 million has been raised for community causes through the event</span></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEict16hjx9Wkm3MNYzPy_yKzS8pqHR0kgDVU1HZAHeqYbMvdIqcCF6dl6HAMUlcITKaT9voKcYdcJdLY7zmZztxFTOiEN0ypcwStD3lYFEg5gfbo3ft_IJJsAFznCxQZiP_ruYOM9K-rRuXmzaDyDO5uhPHiQtTaemHYvlZUpndme0ClGr3T8dqYyKT/s1200/2022%20start%20smile%20arms%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEict16hjx9Wkm3MNYzPy_yKzS8pqHR0kgDVU1HZAHeqYbMvdIqcCF6dl6HAMUlcITKaT9voKcYdcJdLY7zmZztxFTOiEN0ypcwStD3lYFEg5gfbo3ft_IJJsAFznCxQZiP_ruYOM9K-rRuXmzaDyDO5uhPHiQtTaemHYvlZUpndme0ClGr3T8dqYyKT/w302-h201/2022%20start%20smile%20arms%20up.jpg" width="302" /></a></div>The Hartford Marathon Foundation is proud to launch a robust Official Charity partner program for the 2023 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K. The 30th running of the premier marathon event in Connecticut will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, providing 25 Official Charities an opportunity to rally participants, supporters and volunteers to raise funds and awareness.<br /><br />Official Charities support community and philanthropic initiatives across the region, offering participants a built-in platform to bring deeper meaning and greater positive impact to their race. Companies and organizations also have a variety of opportunities to engage in the event and support charity. The unique HMF Community Partner Program provides event visibility and employee engagement benefits while also directing a donation to an Official Charity of choice. <br /><b></b><b><br />2023 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Official Charities:</b><br />Achilles International-Connecticut Chapter <br />Alzheimer’s Association <br />American Cancer Society <br />American Red Cross <br />Arthritis Foundation <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford <br />Chrysalis Center, Inc. <br />Connecticut Children’s Alliance<br /> Connecticut Children’s Medical Center <br />Donate Life Connecticut <br />Elbowbumpkid Inc. & JDRF <br />For All Ages <br />Girls on the Run Greater Hartford <br />Healing Meals Community Project <br />Hospital for Special Care <br />Joe Andruzzi Foundation <br />Megan Schulman Memorial Foundation <br />Operation Paws on the Ground <br />Postpartum Support Intl, CT Chapter<br /> Ron Foley Foundation<br /> Salvation Army Greater Hartford Division <br />Susan G. Komen New England <br />Team M.A.D & Jordan Porco Foundation <br />The Riley Farm Rescue <br />Tighed Together<br /><br />“We are excited to celebrate our 30th running with a strong line-up of Official Charity partners that support meaningful causes and initiatives to benefit our community,” said Josh Miller, President of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “We encourage event participants and local companies to get involved with charity partners on race day, their efforts amplify an incredibly positive day for the greater Hartford region, made possible through the support of Eversource and our generous sponsor partners.” <br /> <br />More than $8.9 million has been raised for charity through the event since its inception in 1994. Last year’s Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon generated an economic boost of $6.1 million for the community. <br /><p></p><p>Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon <a href="https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=0aa76170dffd903f263e" target="_blank">registration is open</a> and the 2023 HMF race calendar is available at <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/hmf-events/">www.hartfordmarathon.com</a>. For more details on the HMF Community Partner Program, contact <a href="mailto:deb@hartfordmarathon.com">deb@hartfordmarathon.com</a>.</p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-80131046740661863482023-05-18T09:37:00.000-07:002023-05-18T09:37:41.097-07:00We’ve moved – what you need to know<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwtA5ghTzjH6RWp4C2tzQP-_vA9tb7fYdgFDtgtd7CzvHuoH18jYb2Qs2KLtE9mfIS9LW-xUmBYfmi7IOFrwVFy5RelFSkTstmxcUFJTiW3vDJSQ7mBD5PmTBGYBwHLAaOtDlrXwS_bRl_g6HgNT1D2PxLfRSDnoKQwmhYXdlHkx7Kh6jVETrbGYu/s4032/Office%20sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxwtA5ghTzjH6RWp4C2tzQP-_vA9tb7fYdgFDtgtd7CzvHuoH18jYb2Qs2KLtE9mfIS9LW-xUmBYfmi7IOFrwVFy5RelFSkTstmxcUFJTiW3vDJSQ7mBD5PmTBGYBwHLAaOtDlrXwS_bRl_g6HgNT1D2PxLfRSDnoKQwmhYXdlHkx7Kh6jVETrbGYu/s320/Office%20sign.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Welcome to the Hartford Marathon Foundation in East Hartford – we’re excited to see you here! Our new space is located right on the East Coast Greenway and just down the road from trail system access along the river, a perfect fit for us.<br /><br />What it means for you:<br />Don’t show up in Glastonbury to pick up your race packet for Mystic this weekend or UConn Health in a couple weeks, we definitely won’t be there. Our new office space in East Hartford is on Goodwin University property, giving us great access to their facilities to host pick-ups and other small events, here’s what’s coming up and where:<br /> <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/mystic-half-marathon-10k/runners/registration-packet-pickup/" target="_blank"><br />Mystic Half Marathon & 10K packet pick-up</a>:<br />Thursday, May 18, 4-6:00 pm: Goodwin University, Riverside Drive, East Hartford (near the corner of Ensign Street)<br /> <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/uconn-health-half-marathon-10k-5k/runners/registration/" target="_blank"><br />UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K & 5K packet pick-up</a>:<br />Thursday, June 1, 4-6:00 pm: Goodwin University, Riverside Drive, East Hartford (near the corner of Ensign Street)<br /> <br /><b>Global Running Day – NEW!</b><br />Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 pm: Stop by for giveaways and say hello, then head out for a fun run along the river on your own time or with a group. Sign-up coming soon (free event).<br /> <br />Somewhere between the O’races in March and the Middletown event, we made this move and are still settling in. Our office address is copied below, so if you are headed to pick up an award in person or have some other reason to visit, put that in your GPS please. Our phone numbers and emails are all unchanged.<br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">HARTFORD MARATHON FOUNDATION </div><div style="text-align: left;">351 MAIN ST<br />EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118 </div><div style="text-align: left;">860.652.8866</div><p>Look forward to seeing you soon!<br /><br /></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-60057310277363523732023-03-09T12:28:00.002-08:002023-03-09T13:14:48.228-08:00HMF Can expands in the community<p><br />As we start out the race season, we're excited to share some updates to our HMF Can initiative, which always kicks off strong with the four-event series of O'race 5Ks in March. <br /><br />Thanks to your generosity, HMF Can has thrived through the years, giving back in real ways to the communities we run in. With the premise that together, we can make a bigger impact, HMF Can has rallied race participants to donate non-perishable foods or other supplies to support community food pantries and local agencies since 2015.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT_97h9V64OqkpnsBZh95e85sNXaLGfDNLPAxIlcaWVXT6LTUFPV0nLms-mIoTRyLMbO7491H0WY2LgLWPvj1zi-wBmxxxuP0w4yxYoqWIbquLyQf-6R4I3FjsulifQenAuooYoMxdEAJoruLhkMPxpfjJBMsTlu1Ii2xp62BTdVF7uUzoleseGfg/s4032/HMF%20Can%20ss2.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT_97h9V64OqkpnsBZh95e85sNXaLGfDNLPAxIlcaWVXT6LTUFPV0nLms-mIoTRyLMbO7491H0WY2LgLWPvj1zi-wBmxxxuP0w4yxYoqWIbquLyQf-6R4I3FjsulifQenAuooYoMxdEAJoruLhkMPxpfjJBMsTlu1Ii2xp62BTdVF7uUzoleseGfg/w200-h150/HMF%20Can%20ss2.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><p>For the past few years, those efforts have been amplified through our partnership with <a href="https://stopandshop.com/pages/our-purpose" target="_blank">Stop & Shop</a>, helping to bring awareness as well as recognize and thank race participants for their donations. Everyone who donates at the March races can pick up a free reusable shopping bag with thanks from Stop & Shop. Those that donate at the O'races will also be eligible for an extra token of thanks, one gift card will be raffled off from each of the following partners at their respective races: <a href="https://saucedatkinsmen.com/" target="_blank">Sauced at Kinsmen</a>, <a href="https://www.courthousebarandgrille.com/" target="_blank">Courthouse Bar & Grille</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FiveChurchesByTheBay/" target="_blank">Five Churches by the Bay</a>, and <a href="https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/_campaigns/orthopedics/orthopedics?utm_source=THONE-website&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=orthopedics&utm_id=xm_fall22&gclid=Cj0KCQiApKagBhC1ARIsAFc7Mc4RYouMHYOBTfRcAf3VBbvIym7oQuZFHPdq7pyX3rCbmbdBZJh8A5EaAl5vEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Trinity Health Of New England Orthopedics</a> (entry to Middletown 5K). <br /><br />New this year, HMF race participants will have the opportunity to contribute to support the needs of students through school pantry programs in select communities, kicking off on Sunday, March 19, at the O'Hartford 5K. The <a href="https://stopandshop.com/pages/school-food-pantry-program" target="_blank">Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program</a> has expanded to more than 165 schools across five states, with Hartford Public High School joining earlier this year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wgQKEPKUdY_e9IBz9tww5AiAcN2LixOITAqRiO8ur40aqKfS31wj_IRvkJbcMj2hA22fmml9jGS35MKNVtIzkz5d709lVt_54P8v8YEbkr1s1pdnKsk0bPxgW00lZTHAgTkVL0M7tOwRze0c69LdrJoPa5AqypcbBRQIrZ9d0W6UiuJMI_gitnsv/s1280/HPHS%20Grub%20Pub.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wgQKEPKUdY_e9IBz9tww5AiAcN2LixOITAqRiO8ur40aqKfS31wj_IRvkJbcMj2hA22fmml9jGS35MKNVtIzkz5d709lVt_54P8v8YEbkr1s1pdnKsk0bPxgW00lZTHAgTkVL0M7tOwRze0c69LdrJoPa5AqypcbBRQIrZ9d0W6UiuJMI_gitnsv/s320/HPHS%20Grub%20Pub.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><b>Hartford Public High School "Grub Pub" </b><br />The <a href="https://www.hartfordschools.org/hartford-public-high-school-grub-pub-opens/" target="_blank">Grub Pub</a> aims to bridge the hunger gap during the evenings and weekends when students do not have access to school meals. Providing access to nutritious options and basic necessities to students and their families during off-school hours has improved student mental health and alleviated financial strain on families. <br /><br />The food pantry will also be used to help students learn critical job roles. Students will help stock shelves, manage food inventory and run the pantry while serving the community. </p><p>Stop & Shop associates will be on site at O'Hartford to support the drive and volunteer their time to show their thanks to you. Let's all step up in a big way to make this a great contribution for the students! <br /><br /><b>HMF Can initiatives in 2023 </b><br />Please join us in donation drive efforts at all of the following HMF Events. Check Final Instructions emails (also posted on event Web sites) during race week for details on any specific needs indicated by the beneficiaries: <br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>O'Shenanigans 5K: Bread for Life</li><li> Courthouse O'Putnam 5K: IHSP - Daily Bread</li><li> O'Niantic 5K: Gemma E. Moran United Way - Old Saybrook Schools</li><li> O'Hartford 5K, presented by Trinity Health Of New England Orthopedics: Hartford Public High School "Grub Pub"</li><li> Middletown 10K and 5K Run/Walk: Amazing Grace Food Pantry</li><li> Burlington to Collinsville Classic 10K: Canton Food Bank- Trinity Episcopal Church</li><li> Mystic Half Marathon & 10K: Gemma E. Moran United Way of Southeastern CT<br /></li><li> UCONN Health Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: Hartford Public High School food pantry, summer food service</li><li> L+M Hospital Summer Stride: Three Rivers Community College food pantry</li><li> Thirsty Thursday 5K, presented by Stanley Black & Decker: Capitol Community College food pantry</li><li> Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K: TBD </li><li> Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K, presented by Westerly Hospital: Jonnycake Center of Westerly, RI</li><li> Blue Back Mitten Run: Town That Cares Fund (hats, scarves mittens etc.) </li></ul></div><br />Thanks to your continued efforts and generosity in joining us in the race against hunger! <br /><br /><br /><br />Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-15890302454373106782022-12-14T06:41:00.006-08:002022-12-15T09:52:38.213-08:002023 race schedule<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mRpQJYO040gad0uKse2SwmAy-4rnVrIKRRf2EgbDZCQDgddGJhHuMWtCTt5oFdddIwjKnTBMTHw8mOyrh13Tk7k4Q23ApxErGWI7vzUlnsedGQVUM0oyS02kQqtik2ZDylHntAkNQ_6a_89PONuFg_c8SomjJopz19QDehEaxS9iWIKixtaGm_XL/s516/Josh%20cropped.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="516" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mRpQJYO040gad0uKse2SwmAy-4rnVrIKRRf2EgbDZCQDgddGJhHuMWtCTt5oFdddIwjKnTBMTHw8mOyrh13Tk7k4Q23ApxErGWI7vzUlnsedGQVUM0oyS02kQqtik2ZDylHntAkNQ_6a_89PONuFg_c8SomjJopz19QDehEaxS9iWIKixtaGm_XL/w200-h200/Josh%20cropped.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The release of the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/holiday-2022/" target="_blank">schedule</a> is always an exciting time for us at HMF, a time to look forward, think creatively on new ideas and improve on what we've done in the past.<br /><br />This year comes with a different exciting element - the transition of leadership to Josh Miller, who will take over as president of the Hartford Marathon Foundation on January 1. Currently serving as vice president, Josh has a long history with HMF. Having volunteered with his dad at the marathon since his early years, Josh then served on the race operations team during events and eventually as an intern in college. He started working in a full time role more than a decade ago and hasn't looked back since - you're certain to know his familiar face from events through the years!<br /><br />You'll be hearing from him over the next few months as we communicate detailed plans on each of the 2023 events. In the meantime, expect a focus on the race traditions you know and love, with the return of signature races, including:<br /><p></p></div><div><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">Mystic Half Marathon & 10K - May 21</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - June 3</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">Surftown Half Marathon, 5K & Relay, presented by Westerly Hospital - September 10<br /></p><p>Our flagship event will be celebrating its 30th running this year, the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K on October 14.<br /><br />In an effort to ramp back up to full speed for enthusiastic participants and inspire those who may have lost their running bug, we're excited to bring more options in challenges and series:<br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Lucky Challenge</b> - O'fficially kick off the 2023 season with four festive St. Paddy's themed 5K races to run or walk in March. Participants in all 4 (in-person or virtual combos) earn the blingy O'race medal and the luck of the Irish, with cheers from HMF at every race finish line. Slainte!<br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Bunch of 10Ks</b> - Ramp up spring racing with a three-race 10K challenge in April, May and June. The bunch theme makes a change from bananas to grapes in 2023 - a healthy nod to running a bunch of great races and proudly donning a special medal after the third.<br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Crabby Challenge</b> - Choose any distance in each of three beautiful shoreline races in May, July and September. These scenic courses all feature picturesque water views to fuel you through your race, with a fun medal awaiting after the third finish.<br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Connecticut Double</b> - The ultimate state challenge...work up from half marathon in June to full marathon distance at the Eversource Hartford Marathon. Get support and encouragement through the journey and then celebrate after your iconic finish line moment under the Arch in Hartford with an extra special medal.<br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Happy Trails Challenge</b> - Go off-road in this two-race summer adventure. Enjoy your race off the beaten path in Hebron (any distance offered) and then along the river in Hartford and earn a custom shirt for participating in the June and July trail runs.<br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Progressive Challenge</b> - Start at the 5K in June to kick off the three-race feat, with a 10K in August to take on as the second race. Get weekly plans and training support to work up to the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon in October and enjoy an amazing finish line moment under the arch, with a special challenge medal to celebrate the accomplishment in Bushnell Park post-race.<br /></p><p><br />You'll likely notice the omission of a couple events from this preliminary schedule. We won't be starting the year with the Resolution Run, we hope to keep you motivated to move in January through the Jack Frost Challenge.<br /><br />At this time, the RiMaConn Relay remains a question for 2023, though registration historically doesn't open until April. A number of factors are involved in determining if the 3-state relay is viable in the coming year. As we weigh those factors and look to create new epic adventures to rally participants, we'll be certain to keep you updated. We will continue to assess what the community is looking for and how we can best honor traditions of Hartford Marathon Foundation events while bringing new opportunities to motivate.<br /><br />We so appreciate all of your incredibly kind words and show of support for Beth Shluger, founder of HMF in 1994 and our fearless leader for nearly 30 years. We all wish her well as she enjoys her retirement after such dedicated years of service to our community.<br /><br />Registration will be opening next week for many 2023 events. Secure your spot early for the best pricing deal and look for more information through race web site pages next week!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAHrVrDZHKp1dCUfMGOB6sWa9EkZwN2jV8q283QkkjOTelicauv7-ry0LGei-Xfj4goJufuuh6kddDDYN1TkZOiAQYxA6cpTrtNkE03kpQUoTMD035PtnP6eihYsP3NAtVFAmryHiSxUG8dR6d4wnHNdxd05BvMguwyM5-Q_FICTu2p_vOWDtSRHl/s1140/unnamed.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="1140" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAHrVrDZHKp1dCUfMGOB6sWa9EkZwN2jV8q283QkkjOTelicauv7-ry0LGei-Xfj4goJufuuh6kddDDYN1TkZOiAQYxA6cpTrtNkE03kpQUoTMD035PtnP6eihYsP3NAtVFAmryHiSxUG8dR6d4wnHNdxd05BvMguwyM5-Q_FICTu2p_vOWDtSRHl/w578-h472/unnamed.png" width="578" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-84676899357476272822022-12-01T06:02:00.002-08:002022-12-01T10:29:21.540-08:00Message of Thanks from Beth Shluger for 29 years of memories<p>At the end of a rewarding career, I'm trying to find the right words. Trying to express gratitude for you - for friends, colleagues, supporters and volunteers who helped me - helped us, really, to build this community of runners with a purpose beyond running.<br /><br />How far we have come, since the days of these infamous hours-before-race-start stories: <br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>1994</b> – 2:00 am: My husband Ken and I painted 42 miles of streets with directional arrows, year one of the Hartford Marathon. <br /><br /><b>1995</b> – 3:00 am: I constructed a balloon arch in the garage of City Place and trailed it through Hartford to adorn the start line. <br /><br /><b>1996</b> – 3:30 am: Ken and I snuck into the dark, quiet hotel kitchen to "borrow" a dozen coffee urns and make coffee for 400 volunteers. <br /></p><p>And it continued, for 29 years. <br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>In 2022</b> – After just 3 hours of sleep, the Operations team of 12 rose at 2 am to start the day's work at the Eversource Hartford Marathon. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib-WtGU-2vBhq6G7u7fZvBylfYZjhTwnKHENr1XCcfa3WGFtXa5kXgplnaZFjM_kwOJXLdZwaqUkLxq7ul65czGcfOC-bKGryaE3G6cN5j6NUP_DldTl69_FNMB3KMQC2_CgYSGxO9wutPGxs6E9RMrlBbz4MFA2KNToGBN1wEm5QUWX20isvhGiu/s940/Copy%20of%20beth%20thank%20you.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib-WtGU-2vBhq6G7u7fZvBylfYZjhTwnKHENr1XCcfa3WGFtXa5kXgplnaZFjM_kwOJXLdZwaqUkLxq7ul65czGcfOC-bKGryaE3G6cN5j6NUP_DldTl69_FNMB3KMQC2_CgYSGxO9wutPGxs6E9RMrlBbz4MFA2KNToGBN1wEm5QUWX20isvhGiu/w200-h168/Copy%20of%20beth%20thank%20you.png" width="200" /></a></div><b>Thank you for the memories from all of those finish lines</b>…the marriage proposals, the many moments of pure joy, of fathers with daughters, sons with mothers, friends supporting each other. I got to witness it all – the father carrying his disabled young son across the finish, thanking friends who raised funds through the race to purchase a wheelchair van. We witnessed our heroic medical team saving a life at the 2022 finish line. <br /><br />So many people and so many moments, including one of the greatest privileges of my life: the 2013 Sandy Hook Run for the Families. <br /><br />From the sweet voices of the children singing America the Beautiful, to our friend, an Irish tenor, delivering an emotional National Anthem, we strived to set the right tone - one of respect, and hope and remembrance. And so, we brought our ship's bell and rang it 26 times – once every 5 seconds – the solemn, poignant, beautiful sound enveloped the crowd of 15,000 in complete silence. Every 5 seconds, the bell reminded us of an angelic 6-year-old or caring, selfless educator. The sound and the significance struck us to the depths of our souls. <br /><br />You all have touched me in ways I will forever cherish. My thank-yous, in no particular order, are as earnest and genuine as all of you have been. <br /><br /><b>Thank you to all the runners</b>, who demonstrated over and over the power and compassion of the human spirit. Who unfailingly took their time to share stories of how they got to the finish line, literally and metaphorically. Thank you for loving what we created for you. <br /><br /><b>Thank you to the newbies</b>, those first timers who took that first step with HMF. Through the power of inspiration, you got moving for your own health and encouraged me to create new opportunities to embrace more like you. <br /><br /><b>Thank you to the amazing people </b>who rose in the dark of night to drive to a new place - perhaps 60, 70, 80 miles away - to join us in the labor of staging races. Through rain, cold and heat, nothing stopped those volunteers. You are part of the HMF family and honor us by making the HMF family part of yours. <br /><b><br />Thank you to all those who said yes</b> when I asked 30 years ago for help, especially Chris and Peter Andrews, for being "all in, in all ways, at all times". To Art and Judy Snyder, our first and most loyal volunteers. To Jill Hallet, for being the first HMF employee, who's still with us and celebrating her 25th year. To the rest of the team, Josh, Matt, Ellen, Nancy, Liz, Genevieve, Sarah, John and the dozen more past and present employees, whose passion and commitment to our work equaled my own. Thank you.<br /><br /><b>To David Polk and Aetna for first funding this dream</b>. To those who followed their lead to keep HMF going and growing: United Technologies, ING, and especially the people of Eversource, the best partners I could ever imagine. <br /><br /><b>Thank you to my family</b> – mom and dad, my brothers, my children David, Olivia, Jacque and Cam. And most of all, to Ken. For 29 years, he has risen with me at 3 or 4 am to load trucks, fill water jugs and set traffic cones for more than 400 races. HMF is as much his as it is mine. <br /><br /><b>And this is where I end. You have all moved me to the depths of my soul. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />Beth </b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkz5_TMiKnBrAiXuuBLwprs67H8qK7PGYahsRD1WrrnP1AMGBk9oar2zXFpnGIwfBm69OyDQZbvxm_870PxRgLq3A-p5VyjszWP5qsAyrHB1Ju8YIbVPovmfxdPZZQLOy1O-KPcClwSflPf82q_S3pC8Me6mQG6Qx8s9qbVs3wPcuxERTzZpudg6yY/s940/Shluger%20family.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkz5_TMiKnBrAiXuuBLwprs67H8qK7PGYahsRD1WrrnP1AMGBk9oar2zXFpnGIwfBm69OyDQZbvxm_870PxRgLq3A-p5VyjszWP5qsAyrHB1Ju8YIbVPovmfxdPZZQLOy1O-KPcClwSflPf82q_S3pC8Me6mQG6Qx8s9qbVs3wPcuxERTzZpudg6yY/w400-h336/Shluger%20family.png" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /> </b><br /><p></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-2653455772889910362022-08-19T10:35:00.001-07:002022-08-19T10:39:46.852-07:00Introducing the 2022 Inspiration Team<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9ATkSlEItXXGxuA1UT_1Hz-Oyji7Rd9YFZZdG1M31eWmoVKup50QXi034WvB4oIhDlrXjdg0a_kRkgS423aI_w-CyNuDv2ep3dlWMPKLCI-H3LmlBLjiXQgHjmQu9mL8Z1s46E5K7WBqmZUUmyXJm9rctGgGIFgPbl_Ib4gWICWnkypVL2-B_-eU/s317/Inspiration%20Team.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="95" data-original-width="317" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9ATkSlEItXXGxuA1UT_1Hz-Oyji7Rd9YFZZdG1M31eWmoVKup50QXi034WvB4oIhDlrXjdg0a_kRkgS423aI_w-CyNuDv2ep3dlWMPKLCI-H3LmlBLjiXQgHjmQu9mL8Z1s46E5K7WBqmZUUmyXJm9rctGgGIFgPbl_Ib4gWICWnkypVL2-B_-eU/s1600/Inspiration%20Team.png" width="317" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2022 Inspiration Team of Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon Celebrates The Power and Resilience of Runners</span><br /></p><p>Glastonbury, CT – August 19, 2022 - The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) announced the honored participants chosen to represent the 2022 Inspiration Team at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. Highlighted for their strength and resilience in the face of adversity, the twelve members of the team are joined by the collective of Eversource employees who volunteer at the event, empowering thousands to cross the finish line on race day, October 8, 2022.<br /> <br />“The Inspiration Team is a beloved tradition that brings a small sampling of some amazing participant stories to light. It’s a wonderful opportunity to highlight people that have dedicated time and efforts to power through challenges; they inspire us to do our best to celebrate their achievements and all of those who cross the finish line on race day,” said Beth Shluger, CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “We are also so excited to celebrate the volunteers at Eversource who have come out for years to make race day a great experience for all involved, encouraging participants with smiles, cheers and incredible support.”</p><br />2022 Inspiration Team members:<br /><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>David Buono</b> – Unionville, CT (marathon)<br /><b>Megan Christensen</b> – Windsor, CT (half marathon)<br /><b>Neil Connery</b> – Derby, CT (half marathon)<br /><b>Kathy Flaherty</b> – Newington, CT (5K) <br /><b>Michael & Haleigh Guerrera</b> – Avon, CT (half marathon)<br /><b>Samara Johnson</b> – Lebanon, CT (marathon)<br /><b>James Joyce</b>, Team Mason – Bristol, CT (half marathon)<br /><b>Malcolm Little</b> – Hartford, CT (marathon)<br /><b>Michael Lo Presti</b> – Norfolk, CT (marathon)<br /><b>Racquel Lunser </b>– West Hartford, CT (team relay)<br /> <b>Delmace Mayo</b> – Jamaica Plain, MA (half marathon)<br /><b>TEAM Eversource volunteers</b></div><p> <br />Members of the 2022 Inspiration Team will be profiled within the Eversource Hartford Marathon Insider’s Guide and receive complimentary race registration, PRE Perks experience and custom event apparel. <br /> <br />The inspiration team concept was developed by HMF in 2011 and the purpose behind it motivated the creation of the new Who Powers You campaign of the Eversource Hartford Marathon. The appreciation campaign allows all race participants a chance to submit the name of someone who inspires them to cross the finish line in Hartford on October 8. Recognition will be given on the course and throughout Bushnell Park for the person who powers them. The campaign kicks off September 12 and is open through October 7 for submissions.<br /> <br />Learn more about the Eversource Hartford Marathon events, register now or sign up to volunteer at www.hartfordmarathon.com. <br /> <br />About the Hartford Marathon Foundation<br />The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon Foundation organizes more than 30 annual athletic races, including the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, and training programs for youth runners. For more information, visit http://www.HartfordMarathon.com and on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter at @RunHMF and Instagram at HMF_Events.</p><p><br /> <br /></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-12807717550004658412022-05-09T09:23:00.000-07:002022-05-09T09:23:09.896-07:00Official Charities of the 2022 Eversource Hartford Marathon<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Official Charities to Raise Funds and Awareness this Fall</span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>More than $8.5 million has been raised for community causes through the event</i></span><br /></div><p>May 9, 2022, Glastonbury – The Hartford Marathon Foundation proudly announces the 16 Official Charity partners of the 2022 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K. Through their participation in the premier annual fall event on October 8, 2022, Official Charities will benefit worthy causes in the community by rallying participants, supporters and volunteers to raise funds and awareness.<br /><br />Official Charities support community and philanthropic initiatives across the region, offering an opportunity for individuals as well as companies to make their event participation have deeper meaning and greater positive impact. 2022 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Official Charities:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTV7EoanlkE_bqV4eMsEySurnXMC2Uyxv0Jfk7KxGjaUqZ9kLZMw2SN5fwItpZ7Pe2NUF3u5UhMMxWL1_lZPTFtrxbVN0kaUMlaUQMTIO3Iv48bPVcEM7bhIgIsaKoJasMGTivSXG8VtsFxlGwrKhJkZQohcpoOFIhL-heX8AxFZnZSHQgmMHLSWAP/s720/EHM21_EventsPage_360x180.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="720" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTV7EoanlkE_bqV4eMsEySurnXMC2Uyxv0Jfk7KxGjaUqZ9kLZMw2SN5fwItpZ7Pe2NUF3u5UhMMxWL1_lZPTFtrxbVN0kaUMlaUQMTIO3Iv48bPVcEM7bhIgIsaKoJasMGTivSXG8VtsFxlGwrKhJkZQohcpoOFIhL-heX8AxFZnZSHQgmMHLSWAP/s320/EHM21_EventsPage_360x180.png" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.achillesct.org" target="_blank">Achilles International-Connecticut Chapter</a><br /><a href="http://www.healingmealsproject.org" target="_blank">Healing Meals Community Project</a><br /><a href="https://teammadcharities.org" target="_blank">Team M.A.D</a> & <a href="https://jordanporcofoundation.org" target="_blank">Jordan Porco Foundation</a><br /><a href="https://hfsc.org/" target="_blank">Hospital for Special Care</a><br /><a href="http://chrysaliscenterct.org" target="_blank">Chrysalis Center</a><br /><a href="https://thecircleofcare.org/" target="_blank">Circle of Care</a><br /><a href="https://www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Connecticut Children’s Medical Center</a><br /><a href="http://www.donatelifect.org" target="_blank">Donate Life Connecticut</a><br /><a href="http://www.forallages.org" target="_blank">For All Ages</a><br /><a href="http://gsofct.org" target="_blank">Girl Scouts of Connecticut</a><br /><a href="http://www.gotrgreaterhartford.org" target="_blank">Girls on the Run Greater Hartford</a><br /><a href="http://www.operationpawsontheground.org" target="_blank">Operation Paws on the Ground</a><br /><a href="http://www.ronsrun.org" target="_blank">Ron Foley Foundation</a><br /><a href="https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/hartford/" target="_blank">Salvation Army</a><br /><a href="https://komennewengland.org/" target="_blank">Susan G. Komen New England</a><br /><a href="http://www.unitedwayinc.org" target="_blank">United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut</a><br /><br />Companies and organizations also have a variety of opportunities to engage in the event and support charity. The unique HMF Community Partner Program provides companies with event visibility and employee engagement benefits while also directing a donation to an Official Charity of their choice. <br /><br />“Each year, we are inspired by our participants who make their race even more meaningful by supporting one of the worthy causes in our Official Charity program," said Beth Shluger, President and CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. "We are grateful for the continued support of Eversource to enable this valuable tradition, helping to empower community partners to keep up their incredible work in the community.”<br /><br />More than $8.5 million has been raised for charity through the event since its inception in 1994. Last year’s Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon generated more than $326,000 for charity and $4.8 million in economic boost for the community with a scaled back production hosting 6,000 race participants.<br /><br />The 2022 race calendar is available and registration is open at www.hartfordmarathon.com. For more details on the HMF Community Partner Program, contact beth@hartfordmarathon.com.<br /><br />About the Hartford Marathon Foundation<br />A nonprofit organization founded in 1994, the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) mission is to promote healthy living through fitness and physical activity for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, gender identities, orientations and experience levels, and to use HMF events to support charity, sustainability, tourism and economic growth in communities. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Foundation organizes more than 30 annual races, including the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon and youth training programs. For more information, visit www.HartfordMarathon.com and follow on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter at @runHMF and Instagram at HMF_Events. <br /><br /><p></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-34450848346077636572022-02-16T13:32:00.000-08:002022-02-16T13:32:01.835-08:00Rocky Neck Relay course info from an insider<div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN">An active member of the running community and experienced local coach, Chaz Koch is providing his inside scoop on the new <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/rocky-neck-relay/" target="_blank">Rocky Neck Relay</a> event. Chaz is also part of <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/rocky-neck-relay/community/charity/" target="_blank">Operation Paws on the Ground</a>, the event charity partner and a wonderful local cause to get to know!</span></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"> </span></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhibD68vJHH6fYQHVCqPOyoUCSC8lu3oIcPKz3GY-bVmczAHtJhNPMao5dshdLOnsmrcgXM2FUdBX8QdcqhPNmgZmlkjc0dD0DoRmCvGo9hf-UkC8JFUwxvwwiu3sHr-QOGObZaqPCm7PgraqatB_nSqNttxXpkBWooBwdR2OtgZbosDobynx1axHjB=s960" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhibD68vJHH6fYQHVCqPOyoUCSC8lu3oIcPKz3GY-bVmczAHtJhNPMao5dshdLOnsmrcgXM2FUdBX8QdcqhPNmgZmlkjc0dD0DoRmCvGo9hf-UkC8JFUwxvwwiu3sHr-QOGObZaqPCm7PgraqatB_nSqNttxXpkBWooBwdR2OtgZbosDobynx1axHjB=w262-h197" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN">By Bjturon - <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47671628" target="_blank">Own work</a>, CC BY-SA 4.0,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> </span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"></span></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN">Tell us about the courses, what can we look forward to?</span></span></span></b></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN">Rocky Neck State Park is built to hold relay and endurance style events and I could not think of a better way to highlight all the park has to offer than HMF’s Rocky Neck Relay.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN">The main loop around the perimeter of the park and campgrounds is approximately 2.5 miles and offers every type of scenery you could ask for. The blend of road and trail routes is a unique quality, for every mile of road to enjoy there’s an equally beautiful, <span class="Apple-converted-space"></span>peaceful section of trail. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN">The road loop is paved and well maintained. The trails offer twists and turns that keep you focused on your surroundings while traversing the landscape. Gentle rollers and ocean breeze set the scene for the countless species of wildlife you can encounter along the trails.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i></span></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7tKv8zwMJCfu_cx8gP8p9yws1TZ-JrFx0tzcPYj6P9pFbcDIHNtqTzBgpdzXNA0PeVJjyPJla_hOIFkBS6K-j36c2YFO4MDjy2y4hEPOoeW_yQPIz3H2BeFKDWr7dC0c4qbjgRQrEgL-YeiPt85US84SgGDgZnnDlRw5UmX6ulZBH4991BX7YJZRa=s640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="640" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7tKv8zwMJCfu_cx8gP8p9yws1TZ-JrFx0tzcPYj6P9pFbcDIHNtqTzBgpdzXNA0PeVJjyPJla_hOIFkBS6K-j36c2YFO4MDjy2y4hEPOoeW_yQPIz3H2BeFKDWr7dC0c4qbjgRQrEgL-YeiPt85US84SgGDgZnnDlRw5UmX6ulZBH4991BX7YJZRa=w267-h178" width="267" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Carole J. Buckwalter - <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35122953" target="_blank">Own work</a>, CC BY-SA 4.0</span> </span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> <br />You’ll have the chance to cheer on teammates and other competitors from multiple spots on the course. Or you can take a break and go dip your toes in the water!</span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN">How does Operation Paws on the Ground benefit the local community and how can participants get involved?</span></span></span></b></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN">On average in the US, 22 veterans commit suicide and over 1,800 dogs are euthanized daily. Both of those statistics are absolutely unnerving.</span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN">The mission of Operation Paws on the Ground (OPOG) is to help create healing bonds between veterans and rescues, ultimately saving one veteran, one dog and healing 2 hearts at a time. As a veteran and rescue parent, Operation Paws on the Ground</span></i><span lang="EN"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>speaks to me on a number of levels. I have experienced firsthand the healing and the bond that takes place between vets and dogs that have been through a trauma.</i></span></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4xdbzD7gvUOf3qLtlGAcB5cGKAxHVBtuJXCj_-WqayYyrYa5g76BiNSGz76msi5PXJ1mpFiBN_p6mQ5HcMrIo1nqyWfs4SoQVuRy3X4HU1vbHP3UBz-OjwJpEeeAlr0z0ppb6j1l4Eld85G8ZK1Tfsg-lHRgWa8T7BEIt3BUnKIIKOe7tmg48daaF=s420" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="420" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4xdbzD7gvUOf3qLtlGAcB5cGKAxHVBtuJXCj_-WqayYyrYa5g76BiNSGz76msi5PXJ1mpFiBN_p6mQ5HcMrIo1nqyWfs4SoQVuRy3X4HU1vbHP3UBz-OjwJpEeeAlr0z0ppb6j1l4Eld85G8ZK1Tfsg-lHRgWa8T7BEIt3BUnKIIKOe7tmg48daaF=w104-h79" width="104" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://operationpawsontheground.org/" target="_blank">OPOG</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> <br />It costs approximately $3,000 for Operation Paws on the Ground to pair a veteran and rescue dog. We are asking teams to fundraise a minimum of $500 to help sponsor future pairings - for every 6 teams that meets the goal, we can bring another veteran and rescue together to help each other heal.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN">On top of being part of that important journey, teams that fundraise $500 or more will receive a custom OPOG hoodie for each member.</span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"></span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN">Check back for video previews and </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN">more to come on the Rocky Neck Relay courses soon! </span></span></span>Secure a spot for you or your team now at <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/rocky-neck-relay/" target="_blank">Rocky Neck Relay</a>. <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"> </span></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj55C5WxvLlN3SWve7Kq1IHwDSUK7f75p_bLgV0lk85w3JsTRXl8DcJOO8dlpckRuljlYky-FDIWxG3A-hfTNkWCA41b0sy1rR4R08JUqxNGdbE1PBkmwCLAoRUIUvx_LIOXXu6gjgBDaxkfhFYPakaT1Wr_38m1xGvSlMQJBK_KspIX4bvYQ1APy_g=s720" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="720" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj55C5WxvLlN3SWve7Kq1IHwDSUK7f75p_bLgV0lk85w3JsTRXl8DcJOO8dlpckRuljlYky-FDIWxG3A-hfTNkWCA41b0sy1rR4R08JUqxNGdbE1PBkmwCLAoRUIUvx_LIOXXu6gjgBDaxkfhFYPakaT1Wr_38m1xGvSlMQJBK_KspIX4bvYQ1APy_g=w365-h183" width="365" /></a></div></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN"> <br /></span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN"><br /></span></span></span></div>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-61816182209665133502022-01-12T05:50:00.001-08:002022-01-12T05:50:50.840-08:00New non-binary division<p>To further our commitment and mission for HMF Events to be inclusive to all, we're happy to provide new registration options to better reflect the diverse individuals participating in races. Starting with 2022 events, the option for non-binary or "prefer not to say" are within what has traditionally been offered as male or female categories.<br /><br />All participants will continue to be included and displayed within overall results. With the updated options, those selecting non-binary will also be viewable as a division with participants eligible for non-binary division awards. Those that select "prefer not to say" will be included in overall results but not eligible for division awards.<br /><br />Runner up in the non-binary division in Sunday's Resolution Run 5K, Jess Reed of Southington shared their thoughts on the experience:<br /><i></i></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuoL4CXVvtqo9p_a6vdM-O3s1pUaGsTIoydawHnLCbxstoWBxm_Iz5Rb_eHDm_8RF9PBgJDwsxA-cUfSMmPj5L_jmN_9OQ5x_UN8-vSLMB_0qMQj66_b1buiNbtXaVGJCtSgOKGPVB7uSKoMd9IlVZyIZYWcG7i7Ddi_JpUOClbx7l_b2kbGLXI-zH=s4032" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuoL4CXVvtqo9p_a6vdM-O3s1pUaGsTIoydawHnLCbxstoWBxm_Iz5Rb_eHDm_8RF9PBgJDwsxA-cUfSMmPj5L_jmN_9OQ5x_UN8-vSLMB_0qMQj66_b1buiNbtXaVGJCtSgOKGPVB7uSKoMd9IlVZyIZYWcG7i7Ddi_JpUOClbx7l_b2kbGLXI-zH=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jess Reed, right<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><i><br />I think it's awesome that HMF now has a non-binary gender option when registering for races. In the past - I've often felt that I've had to misgender myself when registering for a race, by only having male or female to choose from. For some people having to pick either male or female can cause dysphoria. I think it's wonderful that HMF is being inclusive and is encouraging diversity. <br /><br />At Sunday's race, there were two non-binary people who raced and were division winners, and I hope that number will continue to grow as more people see that there is a non-binary division being offered. </i> <br /><br />We appreciate the feedback from our community to make this change happen and we welcome participants in the division in future events!<br /><br /><p></p><br />Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-40435539846275568382021-12-22T10:59:00.003-08:002021-12-22T11:19:36.320-08:00New refund protection option during registration<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOI-HA-cEq-nmU4gc-hfz8B91fKJzc5umM9K3_lm9F8wjDQmTv2l_svj94cMj1A8p4JIbIPY6gUcvdD_muVFVQmy4252niDkc9ko6hD2S-IB07bPe6oNHJ9v96sVH3aKa6jXNju-j9P5tDBAh9AsCayT0NT9Goc8C_DtmVo4DXmNk2VNvPBFoQlso1=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOI-HA-cEq-nmU4gc-hfz8B91fKJzc5umM9K3_lm9F8wjDQmTv2l_svj94cMj1A8p4JIbIPY6gUcvdD_muVFVQmy4252niDkc9ko6hD2S-IB07bPe6oNHJ9v96sVH3aKa6jXNju-j9P5tDBAh9AsCayT0NT9Goc8C_DtmVo4DXmNk2VNvPBFoQlso1=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The realm of the unexpected has been taken to a whole new level these past two years. We’re constantly seeking new ways to keep our customers running happy while we balance the many variables of race planning and keeping our non-profit operations strong.<br /><br />To provide participants with more options to help handle those curveballs in life, a new option for Refundable Registration Protection is available for 2022 events. Available only for purchase at the point of event registration within the haku system, the protection will provide a 100% refund of entry fees if participants are unable to attend for a wide range of covered scenarios.<br /><br />Those that do not opt to purchase the extra Refundable Registration Protection during registration will still have the ability to defer their race registration up to 14 days before an event and receive credit for use in a future race. Transfers of bibs through the haku registration system from one participant to another person may also be done no later than one week before an event. <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/cancellation-transfer-refund/" target="_blank">POLICY DETAILS</a><br /><br />We hope providing many options will help our customers have more assurances about clicking the “Register Now” button in advance of race day. Note that for all events, the earlier the better in terms of fees! Check event site page details for any deadlines for things like shirt size selection or optional add-ons such as Mail My Packet for applicable events.<br /><br />Registration is now open for the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/" target="_blank">Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon</a> and Charity 5K on October 8, 2022.</span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Also, get in on the popular St. Patrick’s Day themed O’race 5K series, registration is open with special early pricing! New registration options allow in-person or virtual participation for any of the four races, making it simpler to take on the 4-race <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/challenges/" target="_blank">Lucky Challenge</a> and earn the flashy challenge finisher medal.<br /><br />Check the 2022 race schedule to set some goals and learn more about updates and changes in store <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/hmf-events/" target="_blank">HERE</a> </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfdKCDxYxi7_AcWzMzTHC3KApe9Or0Mp3Bol5RpPINxIlnyARD5HDcmNws_9IJtYoK9N52gd9EkPTIJ0_8Ylc-wJOlNIfkjDKRjz6li9XRqLHIUzW8PNpWyfcxLd0a-8vJqvP1ySJbK_dletMePQ64TYuMdRIyE4AoOGbnP5p9XVyJBXk5MrYQpKJD=s1658" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1658" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfdKCDxYxi7_AcWzMzTHC3KApe9Or0Mp3Bol5RpPINxIlnyARD5HDcmNws_9IJtYoK9N52gd9EkPTIJ0_8Ylc-wJOlNIfkjDKRjz6li9XRqLHIUzW8PNpWyfcxLd0a-8vJqvP1ySJbK_dletMePQ64TYuMdRIyE4AoOGbnP5p9XVyJBXk5MrYQpKJD=w400-h170" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /></span></span><p></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-65826887129855980622021-12-14T06:02:00.002-08:002021-12-14T06:04:15.813-08:002022 Race schedule is here!<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Get those calendars out and plan some race goals for
2022!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTJndbLkiLQrJqYdLKTDaxfGXPkuSPg6o24S4T-iS6UnMKivTVrKV3EV1A7veui8XZ_8oEiY4NukupKxANWl88nwZMo_OHkmC_56BdRUiUTK0w-8dAqlPNc9gd7z5oytXJXBN6ZfSfThpdKaCy5eF4dcN253pBXzVDQCBTbla6CH7d_ezb4mT9MLn4=s2280" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="2280" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTJndbLkiLQrJqYdLKTDaxfGXPkuSPg6o24S4T-iS6UnMKivTVrKV3EV1A7veui8XZ_8oEiY4NukupKxANWl88nwZMo_OHkmC_56BdRUiUTK0w-8dAqlPNc9gd7z5oytXJXBN6ZfSfThpdKaCy5eF4dcN253pBXzVDQCBTbla6CH7d_ezb4mT9MLn4=w400-h140" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are excited for the 2022 season to bring us back to a
more predictable schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We're ready
to refocus on course updates, on supporting competitive spirit and inclusive
race opportunities and on delivering the extras to make those events
unforgettable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <a href="http://www.hartfordmarathon.com" target="_blank">SCHEDULE</a></span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Of course, health and safety will continue to be top
priority; it is and always has been fundamental to our race planning
process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for some updates on
policies as well as expanded programs to help keep you motivated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Race registration will open on a rolling timeline, starting December
20 with the March St. Patrick's themed O'race 5K series opening December 20
along with the Eversource Hartford Marathon race events, scheduled for October
8, 2022.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">April and May events will open in mid-January, with the
Middletown race remaining 10K and 5K distance and the Hartford HealthCare
Mystic Half Marathon & 10K making a return to its traditional May weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A unique new relay is also in the works for
participants to enjoy trail and road miles with a team along the shoreline of
Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">June and July events, including the Saturday, June 4th
running of the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, will be opening in February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The L+M Hospital 10K and 5K will continue
with the Summer Stride theme in mid-July and some updates are being made to the
Thursday evening race in Hartford, now known as the Thirsty Thursday 5K at the
Riverfront, presented by Stanley Black & Decker.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">In August, we expect to bring back the epic 3-state RiMaConn
Relay, presented by Webster Bank, with registration opening around Earth Day
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We're also planning some
additional opportunities connected to the Surftown Half Marathon, Relay &
5K, presented by Westerly Hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Think beach weekend of running!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">While the Niantic Bay Triathlon remains on the schedule, at
this point the Women's Triathlon in Farmington is not scheduled to return in
2022.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Absent a title sponsor and
suffering from low participation, it's simply not feasible to produce the
event, unfortunately, but we remain open to future considerations.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fall running in New England is always headlined with the
Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay and Charity 5K on
the second Saturday in October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A return
to the West Hartford half marathon course is welcome news to local residents
who want to cheer the throngs of runners through their neighborhoods and will
help us accommodate more participants to return to finish under the Arch.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another new event in the works, a point-to-point 10-mile
race will explore the beautiful Norwottuck Trail from Amherst to Northampton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for details and registration opening in
summer 2022 for that one, followed by the cap off of the year in December with
holiday running.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for sticking with us through this past 18 months, we
truly appreciate you and can't wait to see you out there again soon!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo7KlwKzQXJsE99Y5W0P04nLO50Dnxcgu5yvtReP2HgTnef0x_q7K8NjkhwY9qu_VLwJdcV-Z-ZVa53KzI7W8crMGrI9hI8vo_y12JnwA3YZuHGERZ7ZYMLUJYwV9QlzDBJlA4Ab2OB35qNcij_AXybVQJARFHW6ZLJyhpJwmXvlkv8ARCMb6zFlqX=s2280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2280" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo7KlwKzQXJsE99Y5W0P04nLO50Dnxcgu5yvtReP2HgTnef0x_q7K8NjkhwY9qu_VLwJdcV-Z-ZVa53KzI7W8crMGrI9hI8vo_y12JnwA3YZuHGERZ7ZYMLUJYwV9QlzDBJlA4Ab2OB35qNcij_AXybVQJARFHW6ZLJyhpJwmXvlkv8ARCMb6zFlqX=w400-h245" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-8709080828907003202021-10-10T14:46:00.005-07:002021-10-11T18:01:27.233-07:002021 Eversource Hartford Marathon course certifications<p>We take great pride in creating courses for our runners that capture the best of the local scenery and provide a safe race experience. This does not come without some serious and labor-intensive behind-the-scenes logistics though, course measurement is precise down to inches – yes, every single inch counts. Moving a curb in the road 10 inches can affect the course (and actually has).<br /><br />2021 Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K courses are all USA Track & Field Certified courses. Courses are not measured by GPS, tape measure, surveying equipment, car, or by walking with a measuring wheel. All certified road race courses are measured by a standard bicycle fitted with a calibrated mechanical counter on the front wheel. We hire a certified certifier (they really exist, we can’t make this stuff up!) who follows a 100-page manual of rules. <br /></p><p><b>GPS Measurements</b><br />We often get asked by participants why their GPS readings are not the same as course length. Typically, the "short course prevention factor" throws off the measurement. All USATF certified courses are required to include a 1/10th of 1 percent (one-thousandth percent) extra cushion to make sure no one runs less than the stated distance. For a full marathon, that means 42.1925 extra meters or a little more than 135 feet. This is standard to every single certified course, so give yourself a little extra credit! </p><p>When you train with a GPS, you stop when you hit the mileage you need for that run - whether 12 miles or 20, your GPS indicates when you need to stop. When you run certified courses, especially courses with as many turns as the 2021 courses have, it is common for you to run further than 26.2 or 13.1. Zig-zagging through people and running wide on turns by even a little adds up to tenths of miles here and there. Typically, only the people in the very front of the race are able to run the certified distance as they can see the straightest lines to run without people ahead of them (and don't need to weave through anyone).<br /><br />You’ll note the language on course certificates confirms that measurements are taken “along the shortest possible route within the road and path pavement”. Most people do not naturally run the tangents along roads, which is also how courses are measured longer on personal GPS devices.</p><p></p><p>Check the details on race pages: <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/races/eversource-hartford-marathon/" target="_blank">marathon</a> // <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/races/eversource-hartford-half-marathon/" target="_blank">half marathon</a> // <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/races/charity-5k/" target="_blank">5K</a><br /><br /></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-22941347208117046472021-09-07T12:37:00.000-07:002021-09-07T12:37:25.398-07:00Inspiration Team highlights community activists for positive change<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Always a cherished tradition of the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/" target="_blank">Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon</a>, the Inspiration Team helps us tell amazing stories of some of the incredible people that run or volunteer with us each year. For 2021, we're highlighting activists in the community that are working to further diversity, equity and inclusion efforts here in Connecticut. Their actions are helping to make a positive difference and we're proud to honor them!<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon Celebrates<br />Run United Theme through 2021 Inspiration Team</b></span> <br /><i>Team highlights participants furthering diversity and inclusion efforts in the community</i><br /></p><p>Glastonbury, CT - The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) has announced the honored participants chosen to represent the Run United theme of the 2021 Inspiration Team at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. The nine members of the team each serve the community in various ways to further diversity, equity and inclusion efforts or support underrepresented populations. Team members are participants in the 5K, half marathon or marathon, or volunteer for the event, taking place Saturday, October 9, 2021. <br /><br />“Highlighting exceptional participants through an Inspiration Team is a decade-long tradition of this event. This year, we wanted to take the opportunity to delve deeper in our HMF community to highlight some participants making a significant difference to help the underrepresented here in Connecticut,” said Beth Shluger, CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation and Race Director of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. “We are so excited to be able to celebrate our participants in person again this year and honored to bring attention to this inspiring group of individuals who dedicate so much effort to helping others.”<br /><br /><b>2021 Inspiration Team:</b><br /><span> </span>Meghan Freed, Hartford, CT - 5K<br /><span> </span>Toni Johnson, Bristol, CT - Half Marathon<br /><span> </span>Kristen Marcroft, Hartford, CT - Marathon<br /><span> </span>John Motley, Hamden, CT - Half Marathon<br /><span> </span>Garrett Murray, New Britain, CT - Volunteer <br /><span> </span>Helen Newman, North Granby, CT - Half Marathon<br /><span> </span>Noemi Rodriguez, Wethersfield, CT - 5K<br /><span> </span>Quyên Truong, Hartford, CT - Half Marathon<br /> <span> </span>Ana Valentin, Manchester - 5K<br /><br />In conjunction with the Run United theme for 2021, HMF launched the Lace Up for Social Justice campaign last month to celebrate the diverse backgrounds and unique experiences of those that participate in its race events. With support from Pratt & Whitney to cover costs, 100% from the sale of $10 commemorative shoelaces will directly benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs. <br /><br />Adorned in a rainbow of colors reading "I RUN FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE", the shoelaces are on sale now through the HMF Shop, at upcoming HMF and Boys and Girls Clubs events and through registration for the Eversource Hartford Marathon.<br /><br />Members of the 2021 Inspiration Team will be profiled within the Eversource Hartford Marathon Insider’s Guide and receive complimentary race registration, PRE Perks experience and custom event apparel, including a personalized race bib and a pair of shoelaces. The inspiration team concept was developed by HMF in 2011. <br /><br />Purchase laces, learn more about the Eversource Hartford Marathon events or register now at www.hartfordmarathon.com. <br /></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-80516649756919289032021-08-24T06:55:00.015-07:002021-08-24T09:48:06.246-07:00WilliHart Relay: Hartford Public & Manchester high schools join RiMaConn Relay<p>
The weather is looking great this Saturday for teams to take on the 95-mile RiMaConn Relay, presented by Webster Bank. The relay for teams of three or six members will start in Lincoln, Rhode Island, run through Massachusetts and then into Connecticut to finish in Hartford. The whole relay has 18 legs, with a special WilliHart Relay consisting of the last 6 legs for two
groups of youth runners. The two teams made up of current and former high school students from Manchester and Hartford will be hitting the course from Willimantic to Hartford.
<b> <br /></b></p><p><b>Meet the runners from Hartford Public High School: </b>
Philip Mitchell is the cross country and track & field coach at Hartford Public High School (HPHS). When HMF race director Josh Miller reached out about a team, Mitchell knew it was an opportunity for his runners to compete together before the school year began. </p><p>Unfortunately, the pandemic has discouraged new students from joining the HPHS team and his roster has thinned. Not to let this opportunity pass, Mitchell knew he had created a special bond with some of his recent graduates and thought the relay would be a great experience for them. </p><p>“As a coach, one of my goals is to help foster a lifelong love of the sport and this is an indicator that I am reaching that goal,” said Philip Mitchell. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZdtIFnMfzw1_z-0tsHZUgfRb2kkBEii_zU4XwcQ6o_KeGh4gZPr_h9NORVfY3VWTBZebIDXi64GD2G-MErAivTx8HUK9itDqOrVphpHcIKiGY589UzgpJasdjferr5yAN4MsPyHaliQ/s2000/Aboubakar+Adam.jpg" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZdtIFnMfzw1_z-0tsHZUgfRb2kkBEii_zU4XwcQ6o_KeGh4gZPr_h9NORVfY3VWTBZebIDXi64GD2G-MErAivTx8HUK9itDqOrVphpHcIKiGY589UzgpJasdjferr5yAN4MsPyHaliQ/s320/Aboubakar+Adam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Current Hartford Public High School student <b>Hawaye Adams</b> will be running the nearly 35-mile stretch from Willimantic to Hartford together with five recent graduates. </p><p>The team of six will be each running a leg of the race. Recent graduates <b>Angel Alvarez</b> (HPHS '18), <b>Ta Mala Htoo</b> ('20) and <b>Aboubakar Adam</b>, ('21) <b>Joa Marquez Santana</b> ('20) and <b>Daniel Rojas</b> ('21) will be joining Hawaye Adams for distances ranging from 3.1 miles to 8.5 miles. <br /></p><p>Coach Mitchell says not only is he excited for his current and former team members to compete together again and experience the WilliHart Relay as part of RiMaConn Relay, but for several of the runners this is their first road race experience. </p><p><b>Meet the team from Manchester High School</b>:The team is coached by Steve O'Reilly. This will be his 14th year with the program and 12th as head coach. His Assistant Coach, Mike Bendzinski, is coaching his last Cross Country season this year and has been with the team as either head coach or assistant since 1992. The WilliHart Relay team runners are:</p><p><b>Caleb Curits <br />Jack Larson<br />Abdullah Barlas<br />Jason Skoog<br />Sean Barkasy<br />Jamie Dykstra</b><br /><br />“We are definitely excited to have this opportunity to do something fun and a little different to help the team bond and stay fit,” said Steve O’Reilly. They have six of their veteran runners taking part in the 36-mile relay. The boys have been training all summer long to work together for the relay. Coach O’Reilly hopes this event helps them to start their season off right by emphasizing the importance of teamwork.<br /><br />Manchester competes Scholastically in the large school division for XC in the state of Connecticut. <br /></p><p>This relay teams will end at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, CT, with the rest of the RiMaConn Relay participants. The post-race party runs until 9:00 p.m. and features live music, local craft beer from Hog River Brewing for participants 21+, delicious ice cream from Royal and gigantic burritos! <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> </p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-24022648494719492922021-08-18T08:00:00.002-07:002021-08-18T13:54:53.665-07:00RiMaConn Relay - Meet the "Real Housewives of Worcester County"<p>The "Real Housewives of Worcester County" just wanted a good reason to get away from their hectic lives and spend some time together. A 95 mile relay seems like a great way to take a break, right? Two members of the team participated in 2019 and rallied a group for their second time running RiMaConn Relay, presented by Webster Bank. The members of the team are Amanda St. George, Rachel Foskett, Michele Loughlin, Danielle Thornbrugh, Sadie Vivenzio and Amanda White, learn a little more about what motivates them:<br /><br /><i><b>What inspires your team to complete this epic adventure?</b></i> We just really want a fun day away. Running is the only time we get peace and quiet. What better excuse do you need to get away from the kids and husbands? Between the 6 of us we have 12 kids - 7 boys and 5 girls - ranging in age from 12 to 4. All of our kids play soccer, and a few of us have kids in other sports basketball, baseball, cheerleading, horseback riding, football, rock climbing, gymnastics. And probably more, it doesn't end. <br /><br /><i><b>What do you want other teams to know about you?</b></i> We are A LOT of fun, but we are REALLY slow!<br /><br /><i><b>What are you most excited about for race day? Most nervous about? </b></i>We are super excited to explore the course, make new memories and create new inside jokes with the girls. We are most nervous about those hills!<br /><br /><i><b>How did the team come together?</b></i><br />Two moms on the team ran at the first RiMaConn and loved it. Then we just asked other moms around town at our kids’ sporting events. Eventually we found 6 people crazy enough to do it! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUCApYkpM2RxhEZQByi3UexvgFs1sUSxdK2ic3A6P6mSNnI-8n2Pax4EfHEFvUDk_ENxsP5HubC7vnbXv8Uqug87Ap7yv2eUJuSkPXjqtTHibhDG9bMo0EYl5KleNJNbuEjoLj_H8KNQ/s1564/IMG_20210816_095737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUCApYkpM2RxhEZQByi3UexvgFs1sUSxdK2ic3A6P6mSNnI-8n2Pax4EfHEFvUDk_ENxsP5HubC7vnbXv8Uqug87Ap7yv2eUJuSkPXjqtTHibhDG9bMo0EYl5KleNJNbuEjoLj_H8KNQ/s320/IMG_20210816_095737.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><i><b>What the inspiration for the team name "Real Housewives of Worcester County"?</b></i> Four of us live in the same neighborhood...and we live in a hood that is just like those shows! Amanda W and Rachel became friends with us when our kids started school/organized sports about 4 years ago.<br /></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-43560967685494762322021-08-11T18:43:00.002-07:002021-08-12T13:04:31.096-07:00RiMaConn Relay - meet team "Beer Witch Project"<div style="text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Members of the Beer Witch Project are back after running the 2019 RiMaConn Relay, presented by Webster Bank. Team captain Ian Hockley and supporters of Dylan's Wings of Change have rallied four teams of ultra runners (3-person relay) and others to participate in honor of his son Dylan, who died in the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012. Learn more in his words about what motivates their efforts:</span></span><br /></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlW22YK0lLUu6fsy_W_gfV4VW86xewyDZ6viSZsXXxPo0_3QFrbvcitiYrLX9sE4kaPm0LVZGwcZpG8v8y9VWSxMhFpcyI5JeyNb_gTNDo8ng1o_ftoRN8XdZphyXg6qM3UUFVEpvwmY/s960/IMG_8752.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlW22YK0lLUu6fsy_W_gfV4VW86xewyDZ6viSZsXXxPo0_3QFrbvcitiYrLX9sE4kaPm0LVZGwcZpG8v8y9VWSxMhFpcyI5JeyNb_gTNDo8ng1o_ftoRN8XdZphyXg6qM3UUFVEpvwmY/w300-h400/IMG_8752.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>What inspires your team to complete this epic adventure?</i> </b> We are part of a group of 400+ people who are Running for Dylan - my son who was killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook in December 2012. We raise money for Dylan's Wings of Change, his foundation that runs programs for kids and adults around CT and New England. We have at least 4 teams in the event this year. www.dylanswingsofchange.org<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>What do you want teams to know about you?</i> </b> While
we are here to have a great time, we run with love in our hearts for
our cause. If someone needs help or encouragement to complete a tough leg,
we'll be there for you. </span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><b><i>What are you most excited about for race day? Most nervous about?</i></b> I love the start, the sun is about to come up and your legs are fresh and can't wait to get the first 2-3 runs completed. Never nervous, but always waiting to see what hilarious things go wrong, because they always do!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>How did the team come together?</i> </b> </span></span>We did the first RiMaConn and loved it. Our 6 person Ragnar team has split into 2 Ultra teams for this years race. We've run Ragnar in the US, Germany and the UK before this. We're all friends from Newtown, Connecticut, that run for a cause.<br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><br />Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-39077410768725479402021-06-28T07:49:00.002-07:002021-06-28T07:49:45.351-07:00Run for Good at the Eversource Hartford Marathon<p>We're proud to continue the great tradition of the Official Charity program at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Check out the great partners who will be participating with us this year, sign up to support a local cause with your race! <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/community/official-charities/" target="_blank">DETAILS</a><br /></p><p> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon<br />Official Charities Pledge to Raise Funds for Community in October</span></b><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Beloved race tradition returns in-person to support community, youth and local economic boost</i><br /></p><p>The much anticipated return of the premier Hartford Marathon Foundation annual fall event - the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon, Team 13.1 Relay and Charity 5K - will continue to benefit worthy causes in the community. The Official Charity program for the October 9 race features 19 organizations committed to rallying participants, supporters and volunteers to raise funds and awareness.<br /> <br />Official Charities support community and philanthropic initiatives across the region, offering an opportunity for individuals as well as companies to make their event participation have deeper meaning and greater positive impact. The unique new HMF Community Partner Program provides companies with event visibility and employee engagement benefits while also directing a donation to an Official Charity of their choice.<br /> <br />2021 Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Official Charities:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI63kwTCocOrZLvjATggHM3voT66Tn4IM9RdLYAZLP6F_hqVfLsidq1PZq368G7RrQ7Wv0dYqzz2-l-nDuV7H8ERSuD5bbVnVlWpwYHG2oEVzIGrOJ6FwkFXSXDpibaLCH1rJiNWphXk/s1008/IMG_5623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI63kwTCocOrZLvjATggHM3voT66Tn4IM9RdLYAZLP6F_hqVfLsidq1PZq368G7RrQ7Wv0dYqzz2-l-nDuV7H8ERSuD5bbVnVlWpwYHG2oEVzIGrOJ6FwkFXSXDpibaLCH1rJiNWphXk/s320/IMG_5623.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Achilles International-Connecticut Chapter <br />American Red Cross <br />Chrysalis Center<br /> Circle of Care <br />Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation <br />Connecticut Children’s Medical Center <br />Donate Life Connecticut <br />For All Ages <br />Gifts of Love <br />Girl Scouts of Connecticut <br />Girls on the Run Greater Hartford <br />Healing Meals Community Project <br />Hospital for Special Care<br /> Jordan Porco Foundation <br />Operation Paws on the Ground <br />Ron Foley Foundation <br />Susan G. Komen New England<br /> The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation <br />United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut<br /><p> <br />More than $8.2 million has been raised for charity through the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon since its inception in 1994. Forced to be produced as a virtual race due to the pandemic, the 2020 event generated approximately $517,000 for charity as a "Movement With Purpose" supported by sponsor partners led by Eversource.<br /> <br />“We are so excited to get back together again this October and provide an opportunity for our local charity partners to engage with the community directly while crucial funds are raised to support their missions," said Beth Shluger, President and CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. "Safety remains our top priority and meticulous planning has been underway for months to accommodate thousands of participants to reach personal goals and cross the grand finish line under the Arch again this October. We encourage participants to make their race even more meaningful by supporting one of these great charity partners."<br /> <br />The 2021 race calendar is available and registration is open at www.hartfordmarathon.com. For more details on the HMF Community Partner Program, contact beth@hartfordmarathon.com.<br /> <br />About the Hartford Marathon Foundation<br />A nonprofit organization founded in 1994, the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) mission is to promote healthy living through fitness and physical activity for people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, gender identities, orientations and experience levels, and to use HMF events to support charity, sustainability, tourism and economic growth in communities. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Foundation organizes more than 30 annual races, including the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon and youth training programs. For more information, visit www.HartfordMarathon.com and follow on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter at @runHMF and Instagram at HMF_Events. <br /></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-91083605680955804332021-05-12T12:15:00.004-07:002021-05-12T12:58:46.829-07:00Course updates: Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon<p>We have been busy planning every detail to ensure a safe and memorable return to the most exciting day in Hartford - race day!</p><p>The <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon" target="_blank">Eversource Hartford Marathon</a> showcases the revitalized riverfront of
Hartford and East Hartford with breathtaking views of the Connecticut
River and classic New England charm of Old Main Street, South Windsor. <br /><br />This
year, the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon will run with the marathon
for the first 11.5 miles before heading back downtown and through the
iconic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.<br /><br />Check out the marathon course
fly-over video with highlights to look for along the route, including
the Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Dillon Stadium, the historic
Colt Building, the East Hartford Riverfront and the historic homes along Old Main Street, South Windsor:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/74XqdoUjOaU" width="320" youtube-src-id="74XqdoUjOaU"></iframe></div><br /><br />Check the 13.1 mile half marathon fly-over video <a href="https://youtu.be/5UTUJFnAfvY" target="_blank">HERE</a> and read up on the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ehm_21_covid_mitigation_plan.pdf" target="_blank">COVID-19 Mitigation Plan</a> for the details on all of the safety measures planned. <br /><br />Remember, some very important things haven't changed - like the excitement of lining up at the start with the palatial backdrop of the Connecticut State Capitol. And, the jubilation of running through the grand finish, under the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch lined with an array of gorgeous autumn mums. <br /><br />New this year, the presence of the locally designed Black Lives Matter mural welcoming finishers on Trinity Street provides an important symbol of racial justice to unite around. We run together, as equals, and we're proud to celebrate everyone who reaches their goal on this glorious finish line on October 9.<p></p><p></p><p>We hope to see you there! Register today at www.hartfordmarathon.com</p><p><br /><br /></p><br />Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-11482171521514722792021-04-29T06:33:00.002-07:002021-04-29T11:02:28.801-07:00Triathlon registration is open!
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXiRiMKfjdoHx5uXwrirTX5iVcvU3vfGkE9AaEPsfiDrYb8WEOwuW2tqYHdZl1b_E3dl9x_IWfhkYsMAXJAnOYI2Il70rBZKOzBC2JQtFLWLXETJaot0THfzvM8U5D26FwU3z-RlSIs9U/s1163/NianticBayTri_logo.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="1163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXiRiMKfjdoHx5uXwrirTX5iVcvU3vfGkE9AaEPsfiDrYb8WEOwuW2tqYHdZl1b_E3dl9x_IWfhkYsMAXJAnOYI2Il70rBZKOzBC2JQtFLWLXETJaot0THfzvM8U5D26FwU3z-RlSIs9U/s320/NianticBayTri_logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After a year away from producing the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/niantic-bay-triathlon/">Niantic Bay
Triathlon</a> and the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/womens-triathlon/">Women's Triathlon</a>,
we are so ready to get back to it this summer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As with all of our 2021 race planning efforts, a ton of attention to
detail is being paid to public safety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Triathlons are innately complex events with a balance of timing, traffic
flows and lots of measures to make them smooth and safe for participants,
volunteers and spectators in a typical year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This year, expect the return of those efforts with the added level of
COVID-19 mitigation strategies to spread out participants and reduce contact
points.</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRx60zYGITjBI-yzT38BKmowxMCPNxpBiIfCOkVoHQnbW987u1zEPJfbDzuzxupOHyk-0SRE4wPrfJzVGV9PDUOBj5gVOsIgkXx9OcI1Bspf4tpgx66Y0_Ue8A-aeFzFv4rweYa2gfpHw/s1276/HMF_WomensTriathalon_Logo18_White_bckg.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="1276" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRx60zYGITjBI-yzT38BKmowxMCPNxpBiIfCOkVoHQnbW987u1zEPJfbDzuzxupOHyk-0SRE4wPrfJzVGV9PDUOBj5gVOsIgkXx9OcI1Bspf4tpgx66Y0_Ue8A-aeFzFv4rweYa2gfpHw/w281-h133/HMF_WomensTriathalon_Logo18_White_bckg.png" width="281" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Those necessary efforts will force us to reduce capacity,
which directly impacts the budget to produce both of the triathlon events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This doesn't mean services will be skimped on
or swag will disappear, we remain committed to provide the high quality
experience you have come to expect from HMF.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It will, however, prevent us from providing any group or specialty
discounts or extending deep discounted registration-opening prices. Late
registration will come at a premium so register early to secure your spot in
the limited field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are hopeful as the weeks and months move on, a sense of
normalcy will settle back in and that race planning can again inspire big goals
to achieve. Quiet weekends at home give way to squeezing in days of double training
time around work travel obligations or the packed schedules of busy families once
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The way it should be.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Register now or learn more about the Niantic Bay Triathlon
(August 8), Women's Triathlon in Farmington (September 11) and the calendar of
HMF Events at www.hartfordmarathon.com/hmf-events/</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3BjqcSHiOIu1-l24welZ9yZ36_0lot-pIazjbbtqJ1b0AQzuSmcR3xLnf49uJwTLdnEVZSGLOhCWyg9T5rtKD1un5KNnhMgiU46gKeOeeyFYi6VyWrAXu0a0GxeN_DfGWnxdd4UNGvI/s1200/DS5_9661.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3BjqcSHiOIu1-l24welZ9yZ36_0lot-pIazjbbtqJ1b0AQzuSmcR3xLnf49uJwTLdnEVZSGLOhCWyg9T5rtKD1un5KNnhMgiU46gKeOeeyFYi6VyWrAXu0a0GxeN_DfGWnxdd4UNGvI/w400-h266/DS5_9661.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /> </p>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-45711829820774511472021-02-02T13:13:00.001-08:002021-02-02T14:09:08.296-08:00Kicking off 2021 with 58,812 miles in January!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclmYTNJwTTIErb0AkRRy91tzmqKo4Di3wMzru1pzB9t1x-jPaOJW0zYTE-2xEbQiFqxDwDmN6KiZar05aFRUu15Mf1aDNfZE1hnfqeAiUDj4hPF9P4pkfgse7mmSYJhXfGOXTTynbDik/s2048/tj+%2526+steph+team+be+happy.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclmYTNJwTTIErb0AkRRy91tzmqKo4Di3wMzru1pzB9t1x-jPaOJW0zYTE-2xEbQiFqxDwDmN6KiZar05aFRUu15Mf1aDNfZE1hnfqeAiUDj4hPF9P4pkfgse7mmSYJhXfGOXTTynbDik/w260-h195/tj+%2526+steph+team+be+happy.JPG" width="260" /></a></div>What compels you to get out of a warm bed or bypass your favorite Netflix binge to put on layers of workout clothes and be active every single day in January for three weeks straight? We learned some really interesting tidbits about participants in the Jack Frost Challenge last month that keep us inspired!<br /><br />For TJ McKenna, a Boston University professor who logged the highest activity in the Challenge (481 miles!), a goal to do at least 10 miles for every hour spent in a Zoom meeting was just the beginning. He and his wife both participated in the Jack Frost Challenge and they run in honor of Lindsay, his sister-in-law, as part of Team Be Happy and the Lindsay's Legacy Foundation. Last year, they donated and shipped more than 600 face shields to those most in need and raised $10,000 for the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Health. The Challenge gave him a reason to tackle multiple long sets everyday and keep up training for triathlons.<br /><br />Celeste Fong, who followed closely with an impressive 477 miles, wanted to start the year by pushing herself far outside her comfort zone. She appreciated a January challenge like this to motivate people to turn a goal into a habit. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYtttbD-yA5JAbMBzD8l4088T9OVGFm4vmc-5aGOJzsnjmUFIYi2nYssp3Y45ajx7ZwcWaGVAhYxqzqzG6vH0NcV8-UGRycR_4iUivfPxx90USBzJyuOI88X6hEnKRwdOv9m-g42s1Pw/s3088/image0.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYtttbD-yA5JAbMBzD8l4088T9OVGFm4vmc-5aGOJzsnjmUFIYi2nYssp3Y45ajx7ZwcWaGVAhYxqzqzG6vH0NcV8-UGRycR_4iUivfPxx90USBzJyuOI88X6hEnKRwdOv9m-g42s1Pw/w200-h267/image0.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><blockquote><i>"I’ve seen the sunrise almost every single day. I’ve spent tons of miles walking and hiking with my mom. I’ve also explored a bunch of new trails. It’s been a fabulous month in so many ways."</i></blockquote>While TJ and Celeste racked up impressive mileage, the volume of people committed to their goal was remarkably inspiring:<br /><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Of 1,012 in the challenge, an average of 820 participants submitted each of the 21 days</li><li>17,230 total activities were submitted</li><li>58,812 miles of activity were logged by the community</li><li>3.41 miles per submission was the average<br /></li></ul><p>Jose Lugo committed to a 10K a day and early on had to strategize his time to run or walk 6.2 miles with warm-ups and cool downs around his full-time work schedule. He also paid more attention to the daily weather forecast than ever before! A frequent HMF race participant, Jose misses the competition and appreciated being able to follow the <a href="https://events.hakuapp.com/events/14db56f89bd256771298/event_results" target="_blank">leaderboard</a> to get in the spirit of it more, compelling him to log more January miles than he ever has.<br /></p><blockquote><i>"The pandemic made me realize that I'm not meant to be indoors for a long period of time. The Challenge gave me goals and the fact that I surpassed my goals this early in the year gives me a great sense of satisfaction."</i></blockquote>For John Bornhorst, a friendly face at HMF finish lines in a normal year, the Challenge forced him to get out and complete a 5K a day. The option for indoor or outdoor activities was an initial draw, but the added challenge of managing the winter weather kept him outside to log his miles. He also encouraged a colleague and newer runner to use running and aerobics to successfully keep moving in January.<br /><br />Congratulations to all Jack Frost Challenge participants and to the 21 winners of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JincjfVj8S0YfgdYNfRiNx1QHcLmkUn/view" target="_blank">Daily Prizes</a> from Fleet Feet West Hartford! All winners were contacted by email directly about claiming their prizes.<br /><br /><p></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703346022345885083.post-14694611208047398262021-01-25T11:49:00.000-08:002021-01-25T11:49:12.831-08:00$513,000 raised for charity in 2020<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">2020 was a tough year, no doubt. Thankfully, there was also quite a bit of good stuff to be proud of - thank you for making it all happen...<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Hartford Marathon Foundation Inspires Community Giving, <br />Fosters $513,000 in Participant Donations in 2020</span></b><br /><i><span style="font-size: medium;">With road races halted for the pandemic, non-profit creates new ways to encourage runners </span></i><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) pivoted its 2020 calendar of road race events to create virtual races, challenges and engagement programs for runners and walkers to keep active for physical and mental health benefits. In the process, the non-profit race management company fostered $513,122 in donations from participants to support local causes. Additionally, HMF collected almost 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food donations to benefit community partners, including FoodShare, Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown and the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Bank.<br /><br />As the Foundation releases its <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/hmf-events/" target="_blank">2021 race calendar</a> and opens registration for its signature annual event, the <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/eversource-hartford-marathon/" target="_blank">Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon</a>, operations staff is assessing all aspects and scenarios to address event safety. Currently, a short-term refund policy is in effect to provide customers assurance of their registration investment while the logistics and safety procedures for the October 2021 event are thoroughly detailed. Attention continues to be paid to community support initiatives that can be tied to 2021 virtual events, challenges, hybrid races and in-person events.<br /><br />"The generosity, strength and resilience of the local running community inspires us to continue pushing through the arduous tasks of event planning through the pandemic. We're working hard to provide events and programs that encourage people to set and reach different types of goals as we all wait with anticipation for a return to the grand finish line experiences we have proudly delivered for the past 27 years," said Beth Shluger, founder and CEO of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. "We are so appreciative of the participants and the generous sponsor partners that enable us to maintain our dedicated, professional staff and keep our non-profit operations solvent so the community can count on us when we all get to the other side of this."<br /><br />The single largest HMF charity fundraising initiative in 2020 was the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. The virtual "Movement with Purpose" brought the community together to raise $420,712 for local charities with the support of Eversource and event sponsors. In addition, targeted community driven efforts included:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">• $33,200 raised through the June 2020 UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K and 5K to benefit the UConn Health COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">• $18,197 generated through the virtual Johnson Brunetti 5K & OneDigital UnitedHealthcare Kids Fun Run for Hartford's Camp Courant</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">• $7,000 provided to FoodShare in partnership with Stop & Shop for the March 2020 Lucky Run and $5,768 provided to FoodShare through the 12Ks of Christmas challeng</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">• $4,283 raised for the Westerly Hospital Foundation through the Surftown 100 Challenge in September 2020</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">• $2,960 and food donations for the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Bank through the Hartford HealthCare Mystic Half Marathon and 10K<br /><br />Learn more about upcoming events at <a href="http://www.HartfordMarathon.com">www.HartfordMarathon.com</a> and follow the conversations on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hmfevents" target="_blank">HMF Events</a>, Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/runhmf" target="_blank">@RunHMF</a> or Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hmf_events" target="_blank">HMF_Events</a>. <br /></span></span></p>Josh Miller, Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF Events)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861531014308531617noreply@blogger.com0