AARC Runners Blog

Go to Any Length running group

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:12:44 GMT

Inaugural run Saturday, November 1, 20148:00 – 9:00 AM (rain or shine)Wissahickon Valley Park

This running group is open to anyone who wants to get or stay sober. We are a group of recovering people who enjoy running with others in recovery. We welcome beginning and experienced runners. No matter how fast or slow you go, you will not run alone! The point is fellowship and healthy living in sobriety.

Meet at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park, near Northwestern Avenue and Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill.

We will start promptly at 8:00 AM and break into two groups:Beginning runners: gentle warm up, then a 1-mile run at a slow pace, then stretching and talking about beginning a running routine. Experienced runners: up to 5-mile run on packed gravel (round trip to Valley Green Inn and back on Forbidden Drive) at an easy pace.

When both groups are back together at the start, we will have a few minutes of open sharing, followed by a traditional closing. Afterwards, Bruno’s Restaurant (Northwestern Avenue and Germantown Avenue) is a great place for fellowship over coffee or breakfast, at your own cost. Contact LetsRunSober@gmail.com

2015 Bucks County Half Marathon Discount Code

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:49:09 GMT

For an awesome discount, use this code AARC or click this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-bucks-county-half-marathon-tickets-7026072171?discount=AARC to receive $5 off of registration! To find out detailed information and view past events, visit www.buckscountymarathon.com.

Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k DISCOUNT CODE for the Ambler Area Running Club

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:32:21 GMT

Use the code "10OFF" for $10 off registration when checking out here: http://www.oktoberfestrace.com/page/show/1094344-register-here-for-the-

Dirty Dash and Foam Fest Discount Codes

Sun, 11 May 2014 01:12:54 GMT

The race director of the Dirty Dash and the Foam Fest have extended a discount code for club members!

The Foam Fest 5K is on May 24th, http://5kfoamfest.com/Location/Index/58?gclid=CK-krrnbz70CFZRr7AodUH8Akg

The Dirty Dash 5k is on June 7th, https://www.thedirtydash.com/race/philadelphia

The discount code is RUNNINGCLUBS and it can be used on both races.

Or use AMBLER321 for $10 off the Foam Fest.

Also, the first two club members to respond to me by e-mail (president@aarclub.com) can get a better discount!

Kugel Ball 5K Discount Code

Sat, 10 May 2014 16:29:10 GMT

Race details:
Race Day June 7, 2014
5k begins @ 8:35 am
Family Fun Run begins @ 8:15 am
Race day registration begins @ 7 am
Early bird discount: $20
Family fun run: $10
www.kugelball5k.com

Please e-mail president@aarclub.com for the code and form.

Trenton Half Marathon & 10K Discount Code

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:04:26 GMT

The Trenton Half Marathon & 10K is on Saturday November 8th. The race director has extended a 15% discount on registration to the club: CLUB2014

Boston Marathon Runners

Sat, 29 Mar 2014 18:49:27 GMT

The Ambler Gazette would like to interview folks that will be running in this year's Boston Marathon. If interested, please e-mail me at president@aarclub.com and I'll forward the contact info to you.

Back on My Feet 5 Miler Discount Code

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:43:26 GMT

Date: Saturday March 29, 2014
Time: 8am
Place: West River/MLK Dr on the side of the Art Museum
Register today at http://philadelphia.backonmyfeet.org/event/philly5miler

Use the code RUNNER5 for additional 15% off!

Broad Street Run - Fairmount Park Conservancy - Entries Available

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:55:45 GMT

From the mailbag:

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Hello Ambler Area Running Club,

Hope this finds you very well!

Are you or any runners you know planning for the Broad Street Run (May 4th, 2014)? If so, we are pleased to share this exciting opportunity with you:

Don’t just run in the park, run FOR it!

The Fairmount Park Conservancy is offering GREAT perks (VIP packet pick up at Philadelphia Runner in Center City, 10% off at Philadelphia Runner from Feb 1-May 5, a ticket to our 2014 GLOW in the Park event and FPC Membership, and MORE) along with guaranteed entry into the Broad Street Run for all of our participating Park Champion runners.

Funds raised will go directly into the restoration and improvement of the historic Belmont Plateau trails that have been so important to so many runners over the last several decades.

We invite you to join our team and help us spread the word with your community. Please let me know if you have any questions at all!

Thanks so much and have a lovely weekend!
Sara

PS – In case you’re new to us, The Fairmount Park Conservancy works as a collaborative partner to lead and support efforts which preserve and improve the Fairmount Park system in order to enhance the quality of life and stimulate economic development of the Greater Philadelphia Region. These efforts include capital projects, neighborhood park stewardship and programs throughout the 10,200 acres of Fairmount Park. Learn more about what we do here.

Sara Hirschler : Marketing and Membership Manager

Fairmount Park Conservancy
1617 JFK Blvd. Suite 1670
Philadelphia, PA 19103
T: 215-988-9361
F: 215-988-9335
shirschler@fairmountparkconservancy.org
fairmountparkconservancy.org
facebook.com/fairmountparkconservancy
#myphillypark

Virtual Race for Leukemia and Lymphoma

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:44:38 GMT

Greetings,

I am a member of a Team in Training team running and fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We are hosting a Virtual Race to raise money towards our team fundraising goal of $50,000. All participants will receive a medal (the photo is above). I am contacting you to see if you and members of the Ambler Area Running Club would be interested in participating.

We would appreciate your sharing this event with your readers/subscribers/mailing list/facebook fans. If you wish to form a team and have your own specific web address for registration, please email me at relentless4raegan@gmail.com. We are encouraging participants to create teams to honor the memory of a loved one lost to cancer or to virtually connect with a team who cannot physically run/hike/bike/walk together, but would love to do so virtually.

Below is a short blurb you can post, or write your own:
Team in Training team Relentless 4 Raegan is hosting a Virtual Race to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Register online for $30 at http://relentless4raegan.pulsemob.com/team/18706/r4rvirtualrace.

Thanks for your help! If you have any questions, please contact me at either this email or the one mentioned above.

Go Team!
Lynette Austin

Women's Running Clothes Wear Test

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 01:55:48 GMT

Here's a unique opportunity for a few of the women in the club to wear test some running clothes! Just let me know if you're interested and I'll respond to her.

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Hello -

I am the marketing director for a small women's compressionwear start-up, Aspaeris (http://aspaerispivotshorts.com). We've sponsored the Hartford Marathon for the past two years and the NYC and Philly marathons last year and are looking for running groups to try our shorts and capris and give us feedback. We can offer your running group 1-2 pairs of product and also a promo code for your entire running group if they wish to order.

Our shorts and capris are specifically designed to help improve running performance by improving running form, preventing injury, and speeding recovery. With our patent pending banding system, our shorts act like built in kinesio tape without restricting movement.

Please let me know if your group would be interested in trying a pair or if you have any questions!

Thanks!
--
Kari Ricigliano
Marketing Director
Aspaeris
a brand of Samara Innovations
@aspaerispivot
203.314.1068

Runner's Survey

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:57:09 GMT

From the mailbag:

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Dear Running Club Administrator,

I am a Senior Honors student at Bryant University, completing my capstone research project. Like you and your members, I am a runner, and I am interested in the relationship between running, and a personality trait called "grit."

Angela Duckworth, an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, defines grit as “perseverance and passion towards long-term goals.” The question I am trying to answer is if running is an indicator of grit, or do gritty people run? What is the relationship, and how do running and grit build upon one another?

I would appreciate it greatly if you could help me in my research. Below is a link to a short survey which allows me to explore the relationship between running and grit. Would you please send this survey to members of your organization? You can help me explore the relationship between grit and running. The results of this study will not only help my academic efforts, but also contribute to a greater understanding of running psychology.

All individual survey results will be kept completely confidential. There is no obligation to participate. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions at rvakil@bryant.edu

Link to the survey: http://surveys.questionpro.com/a/t/CQiiTZMqUX9

All the best, and happy running!
-Rohan Vakil

Bucks County Half Marathon Discount Code

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:40:31 GMT

The race is a beautiful scenic race on April 14th, 2014 through Tyler State Park located in Bucks County, PA. The race will be featured in the April edition of the Runner's World magazine. Some of the great race amenities include disposable chip timing, technical race t-shirts, die-cast medals for every finisher, overall and age group awards, and much more! If you are excited to run in the Bucks County Half Marathon, use this code AARC or click this link https://bcmarathon.eventbrite.com/?discount=AARC to receive $10 off of registration! To find out detailed information and view past events, visit www.buckscountymarathon.com.

North Penn 5K - Teams & Individuals

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:14:30 GMT

The North Penn 5K that is coming up on May 21st and has both individual age group award divisions AND TEAM DIVISIONS. The TEAM scoring works like high school/college cross-country where a 5 person team score is calculated based on your combined placement. This is a GREAT opportunity work together with family and friends and try to win a TEAM award.

Team divisions include:
- Male
- Female
- Mixed Male & Female

Team awards are 5 KNIGHT BOBBLEHEAD TROPHIES (One trophy for each member)

The TEAM registration is available at the link below.

https://www.runtheday.com/registration/race_info/22088

ODDyssey Half Marathon Discount Code

Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:31:33 GMT

The 5th Annual ODDyssey Half Marathon will held on 08JUN2014 at the Please Touch Museum in Philly. If you register by 15FEB2014 use code EARLYBIRD to get $5 off the registration. http://www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com

Also, please let me know if you are going to run it as groups get certain benefits depending on size.

Jim Lombardi

president@aarclub.com

Nominations for Spring Elections

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:15:52 GMT

Would you like to be more involved in the leadership team of the Ambler Area Running Club? Here’s your chance! The elections for the Board positions will be held in March at the Spring General Meeting, and nominations need to be made by end of 2013 in preparation. You can nominate yourself or someone else who would like to run for a position.
Terms are 1 year. Positions include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 3 Directors-at-Large.

There will be one vacancy: our current Secretary, Bonnie Baker, is term limited and
the position will need to be filled.

Descriptions can be found at http://aarc.shuttlepod.org/hidden_page

E-mail your nomination to: president@aarclub.com

2014 Gay Games in Cleveland

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:27:45 GMT

From the mailbag from Bob Szwajkos:

Greetings.

I am an “alumni” runner with Shawmont Running Club in Lafayette Hill PA although I now reside in Newtown PA adjoining Tyler State Part and close to the Delaware River Canal paths where I put in most of my running. I was forwarded a copy of the “Rest Stop” Memo for the upcoming Philly Marathon. I am running the Half, hopefully. I defer to the LONG distance runners for the benefit of this facility. Thank you for the invitation.

I am also a member of the Philadelphia Frontrunners which is celebrating its 30th Year. Organized as an LGBT organization, we welcome all runners. Its base is in Center City.

I am also serving as Chair of Team Philadelphia for the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland/Akron which will open August 9, 2014. This is the 9th Games and will host more than 10,000 athletes from around the world in 32 sports, rodeo, golf, band and chorus. We welcome all athletes to join in this event. All information is on the WEB.

Please extend this information to your members and if any are interested in the Games, please have them contact me.

We are also reaching out to all of the area running clubs to join together to improve and enhance running and to better organize for registration, etc with the “major races”. We are also affiliated with the ODDyssey Half Marathon in June and the Trenton Double Cross this month.

Team Philadelphia is a federation of LGBT and ally athletes with 12 sports, Rodeo, band and chorus with more than 1,200 participants in its programs which operate 12 months a year. We are affiliated with Arcadia University, Mazzoni Center, William Way Center and numerous other organizations.

Again, if more information is requested, we would be happy to provide it. Thank you for sharing this information.

Bob Szwajkos

--
Robert Szwajkos, Esquire (mailto:RSZ@curtinheefner.com)

Saturday, October 19, 2013 is "Build-a-Trail Day" in Blue Bell

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:38:54 GMT

Volunteers are needed for "Build a Trail Day" from 12 to 4 pm on Saturday, October 19 in Whitpain Township's Wentz Run Park. The trail will connect the park to Union Meeting Road to the benefit of our community. Most of that distance is on Township property, as you can see on this map. (Map: Wentz Run Park Nature Trail Extension).

This follows up on the December 2012 effort shown in this video. AARC volunteers that day were fantastic! We need to keep working to extend the trail to benefit runners and walkers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RLHGQ-uXFCw

Volunteers will help to clear brush and limbs, line the trail with fallen logs, spread wood chips, and fill ruts and holes with gravel or dirt. Bring your own lopping shears, yard rakes, shovels, wheel barrows and gloves. We are also looking for volunteers with carpentry skills to help build a temporary bridge.

This will be a "shovel ready" day with the potential to make a big difference in the walkability of Whitpain Township for families and employees in local businesses. Please help us spread the word -- and the wood chips !

This event is sponsored by the Whitpain Township Park & Open Space Board. If you can volunteer, please call or text or email me. Tax-deductible donations, and contributions of snacks and drinks for the workers would also be appreciated.

Susan Mudambi
Chair, Whitpain Township Park & Open Space Board
Call / text: 215-588-8230
Email: susan.mudambi@temple.edu or mudambifamily@yahoo.com

Rothman 8K Challenge!

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:30:30 GMT

From the mailbag:

Hello!

Philadelphia has been redefining what a great Marathon can be since 1994. Each year since then, the city hosts one of the country’s premiere Marathons along with a weekend-long series of events to celebrate both the run and the runners every November. This year, we celebrate the Philadelphia Marathon's 20th Anniversary, from 11/15-11/17, and expect to welcome over 25,000 runners.

We are bringing the 8K Group Challenge back this year! We invite run clubs, fitness centers, local businesses, colleges/universities, corporations, and non‐profit organizations to sign up a group (5 or more) to run in the Rothman 8K.

Each participant receives a discount on registration, when registering with a group of 5 or more ($35.00 until 10/15 - $10 discount - and $40.00 from 10/16 to 11/1 - $5 discount). Participating groups will have the chance to win awards and prizes for Fastest Group, Largest Group, and more! To sign a group up, please email philly.race@yahoo.com .

The 8K takes place on Saturday, November 16. Start time is at 7:30am. All participants receive an 8K shirt, refreshments, and a finisher certificate. More details at: http://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/races/rothman-institute-8k.

We hope you will join us!
Business + Community Outreach Team
Philadelphia Marathon 2013

Treadmills!

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 21:53:30 GMT

Looking for some good information on treadmills? The folks over at Review.com have dedicated many hours examining and evaluating over 90 different Treadmills. Based on a number of data points, they were able to narrow that list down leaving us with 19 standout Treadmills. Industry expert Andre Ashley and their research team conducted a thorough review of each of those options, evaluating 68 different features. The end result was a data-driven, non-biased rating for each of those treadmills.

You can see the guide, reviews, and ratings here: http://www.reviews.com/treadmills/

Also, if you're looking to take that step from running on treadmills to running a 5K, check out "A Guide to Take You From Treadmill to 5k" http://www.treadmillreviews.net/a-guide-to-take-you-from-treadmill-to-5k/

RRCA's Club Running Magazine

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 01:06:41 GMT

New addition to the website! "Club Running" is the complimentary publication for the household members of the RRCA and can be found in the Running Info menu.

2013 NYC Marathon

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:13:49 GMT

From the mailbag:

Hello,

I’m reaching out to you from the American Cancer Society’s endurance team, DetermiNation. Due to the cancelation of the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, we’re left with several unfilled spots for the upcoming 2013 Marathon on November 3rd. We’re reaching out to running clubs out of state and would like to invite any of your members to run the New York City Marathon with our team. We are a charity team, so there is a fundraising requirement involved, but our program director is willing to lower fundraising minimums and extend deadlines for anyone that signs up before the September 15th deadline. All DetermiNation team members will receive a personal fundraising page, as well as a fundraising mentor and a personal go-to coach to assist with both fundraising and training. We also offer benefits like race day access to VIP tents at the start, coaching support along the course, and pre and post race events. If you’d like any more information to pass on to your runners, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Thanks,

Lisa Hermes | Recruitment Chairperson

Eastern Division | American Cancer Society

http://determination.acsevents.org/

Running for Answers 5K Discount Code

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:06:33 GMT

Hello Ambler Area Runners,

The Running For Answers 5k run, walk, and kid’s fun run is coming up on September 29.

Register today and save $10 with the code phlrunners!

Spots are filling up fast and we promise:

· A beautiful, certified course!
· All proceeds going to DTRF, a great cause!
· Post-race food and entertainment!
· Fun activities for kids including a superhero fun run!

Feeling extra competitive? Grab 2 extra friends and setup a team!

REGISTER TODAY at runningforanswers.com and use the code phlrunners for extra $10 off!

Sebastian
sebastian@runningforanswers.com
runningforanswers.com

AlterG Antigravity Treadmil

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:18:21 GMT

From the folks at Philly Rehab Fitness:

Hello!

I apologize if I am contacting the wrong email address with this, but it didn't seem to quite fit in contacting any of the other listings on your website.

My name is Samantha Faulhaber. I represent Joy Carey, a corrective exercise specialist with an MS in Rehabilitation Science, Certified Personal Trainer and sports performance coach. We work together under Philly Rehab Fitness. Joy specializes in helping people with gait and movement issues, and we recently acquired an AlterG antigravity treadmill to help clients. The treadmill uses unweighting technology to allow running or walking between 20 to 100% of bodyweight and is used by the NFL, NBA, and top NCAA teams. We are the only AlterG in Philadelphia available for public use. The treadmill not only makes it easier to examine stride and footfall (there are three cameras analyzing stride from different angles, and at lighter weights stride is longer and lighter) and therefore improve running for any athlete, but really helps in recovery to lower body injuries that can't handle full weight. Many of our clients are Parkinson's patients who use it to do basic walking movements they can't do the motions of at full impact. We've also had triathletes in the machine just to push their training.

We are interested in helping as many people as possible through the treadmill and I'd was wondering if we might be able to reach out to your running group, especially with its great reputation. We are looking for any opportunity to spread the word about the AlterG. Time on the machine is bought by the minute and is distributable among any number of athletes, making it perfect for individuals or groups to purchase.

A few pages if you'd like to learn any more about us -
www.phillyrehabfitness.com
www.dropbydropjoy.wordpress.com
www.facebook.com/AlterGPhilly

Please don't hesitate to email or call. 717-519-7289 is Joy's number, but initially it would be best to go through me at 443-365-6000.

Thank you,
-Samantha Faulhaber

Run Now Wine Later 5K Discount Code

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:16:08 GMT

Discount Code "RNWL2013" saves $5 at http://www.runnowwinelater5k.com/

Philly.com Best Places to Run

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:25:46 GMT

Hello!

Philly.com is putting together a collection of the region’s best places to run, and we were hoping you and your running club would help us in this endeavor. We will be creating a Running section on the site that houses recommended trails and running club profiles to let readers know a bit more about your club and how they can join.

The routes are not limited to those the club runs regularly; we welcome personal favorites of your members, too! If you or any of your members would like to share your favorite routes with us, please send:

- The route: Turn-by-turn directions and (ideally) a link to the route mapped on MapMyRun.
- Suggestions for shortening/extending the route
- Terrain: Road/sidewalk, path, trail, etc.
- Setting: Waterfront, residential, woods, downtown, etc.
- Any amenities nearby: Water fountains, bathrooms, parking, bike racks, etc.
- What makes the route special

If possible, please send your recommendations to abaker@philly.com by Sunday, July 28.

Thank you for your time. We hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Amanda Baker
Managing Producer, Health & Classifieds
Philly.com
801 Market Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19107
O: 215.854.2277
abaker@philly.com

Philly Drenched 5K Discount Code

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:23:58 GMT

Hello,

My name is Natalie and I am helping to organize a new themed fun run coming to Philadelphia on August 17th.

It is called the Drenched 5K and is all about summer fun and getting families active together.

Participants run from dry to "drenched" through different water zones and at the finish is a huge water balloon fight and summer party!
The event benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and kids 5 and under run FREE and kids 12 and under get a great discount!

We'd love to invite your members out to the run. Use the code PHILLYSPLASH and you will get $10 off of each registration.

Thank you!

Natalie Jones
D5K Team

Runner's World 2013 Half Marathon & Festival

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:21:56 GMT

The Runner's World 2013 Half Marathon & Festival is looking for clubs to register and compete for the Largest Team and Fastest Team awards. Any volunteers to organize this for the club?

Ambler Area Running Club,

The Runner’s World Half & Festival is back in Bethlehem on October 18-20, 2013! We would love for Ambler Area Running Club to participate and represent your club on the course alongside other running groups.

The weekend will include instructional seminars, live music, running films, a prerace dinner with the Runner's World editors, kids races, a 5K and 10K race, a half-marathon and more!

Six awards will be given out this year – three for the largest teams and three for the fastest teams. The fastest teams are determined by combining the top two male times and top two female times from each team. Team members are still eligible for individual awards and age group awards.

To further encourage friendly competition, the fastest team will have their team name engraved on the Runner’s World Cup, making its debut for our 2013 race.

In preparation for the race, Runner’s World will be hosting free training runs led by Bart Yasso and the Runner’s World editors at the Upper Saucon Park Rail Trail – 3231 Preston Lane, Center Valley, PA. (Just behind Copperhead Grille and across from the Southern Lehigh Library.) The dates/times are as follows:

Saturday, July 27th at 7:00am
Sunday, August 11th at 7:00am
Saturday, August 24th at 8:00am
Sunday, September 15th at 8:00am

Multiple distances and paces will be advertised for each run; however, we also encourage you and your team to simply join and run at your own distance and pace.

We look forward to seeing Ambler Area Running Club represented on the course this year. I've attached the options for participation – you can simply set up your team and have runners register for that team, or there are additional package options if Ambler Area Running Club would like to sponsor your team and cover race entries on the behalf of its runners. Either way, I’m here to answer any questions you may have or to assist you with the registration process.

Please let me know if you would be interested in setting up a time to speak in further detail.

Thank you,

Carly Long
Runner's World
400 South Tenth Street
Emmaus, PA 18098
610-967-7713

How to Register a Team: Team captains should go to www.signmeup.com/89783[signmeup.com] to register their team name and team type. If you do not have a SignMeUp login, create one here[signmeup.com].

Once the team name and type are registered, team captains will see a message in bold red type letting them know that they will be redirected to the main registration form in 10 seconds to register for the event.

Captains should register as a Half Marathon Team Member and select the team name that they created.

How to Join a Team: Select Half Team Member on the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival main registration page. On the next page be sure to select your team name from the dropdown menu.

If you have already registered for the race and would like to join a team, please e-mail us at half@runnersworld.com with your first and last name as well as the team you would like to join.

Philly Marathon

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:20:57 GMT

From the Best Buddies Committee:

Hi Jim,
I am working alongside a great organization, Best Buddies, to help recruit runners for the Philadelphia Marathon. Could you please provide the email below to the Ambler Area Running Club? My information is listed at the bottom should you have any questions. Thank you! Kim.

Imagine a world where you didn’t have any friends. Imagine waking up knowing that everyone you would see that day was a relative, or being paid to spend time with you.
Think about how that would affect your ability to go grab lunch with someone, vent about a rough day, or share goals you have---who would you call? Could you accomplish everything you have alone?

That is an unfortunate reality for many of the 8 million Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities, but you have the ability to change it for the better, right here in Philadelphia.

Join Team Best Buddies in the Philadelphia Marathon on November 17th to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as you strive to complete your running goals! Click here for a first-hand perspective of the Best Buddies program in creating lasting friendships for people with disabilities.

The mission of Best Buddies Pennsylvania, a privately funded non-profit, is to provide opportunities for people with special needs to create meaningful friendships and become an integral part in their communities. There are currently Best Buddies programs in 51 middle schools, high schools, and colleges across Pennsylvania that operate without state or federal funding. These programs help change the lives of all students involved, with and without intellectual disabilities. Best Buddies needs your support to keep these influential programs running!

By committing to join Team Best Buddies and fundraising $600, you are directly sponsoring a one-to-one peer friendship for a person with disabilities for the year; all while accomplishing your personal goal in the half or full marathon. To review the full details and join Team Best Buddies click on the link below.

http://www.bestbuddiespennsylvania.org/philadelphiamarathon

If you decide to join the team, we will help you set up an online fundraising page with your initial registration fee of $35.00 put towards your fundraising goals. Please share this opportunity to join Team Best Buddies with all of your running friends and I thank you in advance for your consideration in joining to support a great organization.

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

Kind Regards,
Kim Haslip
Best Buddies Committee

610-420-7634
Kihaslip@gmail.com

ING NYC Marathon

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:19:34 GMT

From the ING NYC Marathon:

Hi Runners,

Good afternoon! I am reaching out to you today about the exciting opportunity to secure entries into the Sold-Out 2013 ING NYC Marathon. I manage the endurance events for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and we currently have several entries into this race and we are looking for athletes. We know it was a tough race to get into this year so if you know of anyone who is looking for a spot or your running team would like to create a team to race, please let me know! I included details of securing an entry below.

Team Perks include:
· A guaranteed entry into the high coveted sold-out ING NYC Marathon
· Personalizing training plan including NYC based training runs, and 1-1 coaching
· VIP race weekend including a team breakfast, transportation to the start, and a cheer station
· Dry-fit jersey
· Personal fundraising website & support
· NF Hero connection to learn more about the cause

Fundraising Minimum: $3,000

Link to Register: http://ctf.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1049379

*We have created a discount code to use for half off our registration fee which is “runNYC”. Additionally, this fee will increase on Monday July 1st so make sure to secure your spots soon.

We also created a flyer which is attached. Feel free to forward to friends and fellow runners who may be interested.

Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon!

Best,

Suzanne Cannon, NF Endurance Team Manager
Children's Tumor Foundation
Ending Neurofibromatosis Through Research
95 Pine Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005
646-738-8553
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AARC Blog

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:15:21 GMT

Look for members-only posts here! Occasionally I receive e-mail from other race directors offering our club discount codes to their race. I'll post these e-mails here for your benefit.