giving rise to action; staying fit and sane through running
Chicago Marathon training begins the week of June 6! Tim joins to discuss what participants can expect from CARA’s summer marathon training program, advice for first-timers as well as seasoned marathoners, and his own running and marathon experiences.
More info about CARA Summer Marathon Training: https://www.cararuns.org/summermarathon
Contact Tim: Tim@CARARuns.org
Instagram: @coachtimbradley @cararuns
Carrie Cihasky represents Team PAWS. We discuss the mission and impact of the largest no-kill shelter, the benefits of running for Team PAWS, overcoming the “fundraising is out of my comfort zone” fear, and her own journey as a charity runner.
For more on Team PAWS: https://my.pawschicago.org
Inquiries regarding running for Team PAWS: TeamPaws@pawschicago.org
Find PAWS on all socials @pawschicago and @teampawschicago
Valerie Jencks discusses coming back to running after cancer, battling “long-haul COVID”, training for her first marathon at 60, and why she’s running for Gilda’s Club Chicago.
Valerie’s Team Gilda Fundraising page: https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/3636697
Valerie’s Professional website: https://www.valeriejencks.com
Valerie’s Ted Talk Link: How to Rewrite History
Run for Gilda’s Club Chicago to ensure that anyone impacted by cancer is empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. For more information, please contact Rebecca Peters: rebeccapeters@gildasclubchicago.org.
Coach Denise Sauriol – 127 time marathon finisher, author, and coach – talks with us today about the importance of the first marathon, having a coach, and over coming obstacles. We discuss giving back to running, Girls on the Run (she’s a founder of the Chicago chapter!), the power of charity running and the diversity among the shared experience as a runner.
BOOK: Me, You & 26.2: Coach Denise’s Guide to get YOU to YOUR First MarathonInstagram: @marathonwhispererWebsite: http://run-for-change.com/
Jim Marrese, Director of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives with Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, discusses the 135-year-old organization’s critical mission, their “Heroes,” and my new role as manager of this 250+ member strong endurance sports fundraising team.
To learn more about Mercy Home visit the website (https://www.mercyhome.org). For more information on becoming a Hero go to: https://marathon.mercyhome.org/chicago2022/ or email me at marcon@mercyhome.org.