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Hartford Marathon Foundation Unveils Team HMF 2015
February 13, 2015, Glastonbury, CT – The Hartford Marathon Foundation is pleased to announce the final selection of members for Team HMF in 2015. This group of 17 women and 12 men represents runners from diverse backgrounds and age groups. They come from throughout the southern New England area and represent a wide range of experiences. From coaches and personal trainers to youth running supporters and educators, their paths are different but their passion is shared. Whether life-long or novice athletes, the members of Team HMF are excited to inspire and encourage. Many have been motivated by personal challenges to live healthier, be stronger and help others.
In the second year of the Team HMF application process, nearly 100 runners vied for a spot, many with extensive race experiences, a high level of social media and networking activity, as well as involvement in their communities or with fitness organizations. Members will help inspire peers and their communities as ambassadors of HMF's mission to promote health, fitness and enjoyment for participants of all ages and experience levels. Members will be seen throughout the region racing in Team HMF uniforms, participating in awareness initiatives and sharing perspective on Hartford Marathon Foundation events through their personal experiences.
Team HMF 2015:
Sarah Bourdeau, Milford, CT
Marc Cerrone, Pomfret Center, CT
Matt Cieslowski, Manchester, CT
Stacey Clark, East Berlin, CT
John Coppola, Middletown, CT
Nichole Donzella, Windsor, CT
Stephanie Gagliardi, Middletown, CT
Susan Hayes, Newington, CT
Stacey Head, Rocky Hill, CT
Scott Hollister, Glastonbury, CT
Dani Kennedy, Bolton, CT
Wendy Ku, Farmington, CT
Heather Labbe, South Windsor, CT
Tony Labriola, Southbury, CT
Adam Lippencott, Hartford, CT
Marty Maldonado, Unionville, CT
Kimberly Markey, Kensington, CT
Lanham Marks-Hamilton, Glastonbury, CT
Elizabeth Mashiak, Middletown, CT
Kristina Miner, Newington, CT
Katie Ouellette, New Britain, CT
Diane Perry, Bloomfield, CT
Eric Pouliot, Sturbridge, MA
Elanna Rubenstein, Bristol, CT
Susan Rubenstein, Simsbury, CT
Dwayne Taylor, Windsor, CT
Christopher M. Trotta, Longmeadow, MA
Kevin Vallez, Ellington, CT
Jesse Wanzer, Glastonbury, CT
HMF FitKids Ambassador: Kari Craddock, Trumbull, CT
HMF FitKids Ambassador: Kari Craddock, Trumbull, CT
“We are truly excited to have such a well-rounded, diverse and inspiring team of athletes to represent the Hartford Marathon Foundation at race events and in communities across the area this year,” said Beth Shluger, CEO and Executive Director of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “The incredible response we received to the call for Team HMF submissions is a testament to the local running community’s passion and enthusiasm. With so many deserving candidates, we only wish we could expand the team further.”
New to the team this year is the Team HMF FitKids Ambassador position. The Ambassador will serve as the face of HMF FitKids, a program that allows children aged 2-11 to compete in age-appropriate race distances and earn their own medals at multiple HMF events. The program also includes HMF FitKids in School, a five-week school-based initiative in which students run together to accumulate 12 miles or 25 miles. In early October, they come together with students around Connecticut for the culminating “Final Mile Event” to complete their marathon or half marathon distance.
New to the team this year is the Team HMF FitKids Ambassador position. The Ambassador will serve as the face of HMF FitKids, a program that allows children aged 2-11 to compete in age-appropriate race distances and earn their own medals at multiple HMF events. The program also includes HMF FitKids in School, a five-week school-based initiative in which students run together to accumulate 12 miles or 25 miles. In early October, they come together with students around Connecticut for the culminating “Final Mile Event” to complete their marathon or half marathon distance.
Team HMF members will train and race in Team HMF apparel, post updates and photos through social media channels, participate in race-day initiatives and other group activities and compete in races throughout the region.
About the Hartford Marathon Foundation
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 nearly 42 annual athletic events, including the NU Hartford Marathon, and 25 training programs. For more information, visitwww.HartfordMarathon.com , follow us at Facebook.com/HMFevents or on Twitter @runHMF
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