June Newsletter

Hello Team members!  We hope that you’re having a wonderful and safe beginning of your summer and that training is going well for you as you prepare for your fall races. Don’t forget, we still have Marine Corps Marathon, ING New York City Marathon, Virginia Beach Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and Philly Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon bibs available. For more information, please visit: www.teamhopeforthewarriors.org.

Marine Corps Marathon

The highly anticipated 2013 Marine Corps Marathon is less than four months away and we couldn’t be more excited! Here is some important information regarding this great Team weekend.  Not registered yet? We still have a few bibs available and they’re going fast! To register, please click here.

 

Registration Confirmation Email

Soon after you submit your registration form to Courtney Gately, you will receive your registration confirmation from the Marine Corps Marathon.  If you have not, please be sure to check your spam folders. If you wish to transfer or defer your bib, you must do so via the Marine Corps Marathon website. The deadline to transfer and defer your bib can also be found on the site. Please click here to begin your transfer or deferment.

 

Team Hotels

Great news! Team Hope For The Warriors® now has a room block for the Marine Corps Marathon weekend! Not only do you get to run with the greatest Team members around, but you can also stay in the same hotel! We have room blocks in the following hotel:

Courtyard Arlington Crystal City / Reagan National Airport

2899 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 549-3434
Website: http://tinyurl.com/6yjeqa
Pricing: $159 night before the race

Marine Corps Marathon Pre-Race Dinner Party

YOU are invited to the Team’s pre-race dinner party on Saturday October 26^, 2013. The time and location are still being planned but mark your calendars and join us for a fun filled evening with great food and great company!

Team Tent – Charity Hill

Not only are you invited to join us for our awesome Team Pre-Race Dinner Party, but you are invited to join the rest of the Team at our Team tent on Charity Hill in between the Iwo Jima & Netherlands Carillon. Stop by in the morning for some energy boosting breakfast and Team camaraderie. Leave your bags at the tent during the race so they will be safe and secure.  Be sure to make your way back to the tent after the race as well for a tasty lunch celebration and a well-deserved free massage. That’s right, a free massage! You can’t get much better than getting pampered, enjoying some yummy treats and spending time with the greatest Team members around!

ING NYC Marathon

We still have bibs available for the 2013 ING NYC marathon.  Don’t miss the chance to raise funds and awareness for wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen while running in the world’s largest marathon!  By committing to raise $3,500, you will help our mission in restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.

To register, simply click here to get started.

 

FYI- the ING NYC marathon is requesting that all charity partner participants register through their fundraising platform called Crowdrise, for all fundraising.  PLEASE NOTE:  There will be a two-step process to register.  You will get a confirmation email from us after registering at the link above with directions on how to register and fundraise through the Crowdrise fundraising platform.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Duerr at sduerr@hopeforthewarriors.org

Tri-Slip Triathlon

On June 16, the Team was in Bayshore, NY for the Trislip Super Sprint Triathlon. Warrior Team member Manny Jimenez won first in his age group while Warrior Team member and first time Traithlete Steve Siwulec with Community Team member Patricia Knecht won second place in the mixed relay! Way to go Team!

Training Tip From The DC Road Runners

Training While On Vacation
As we head into prime vacation season, getting your miles in is important. Training through vacation is one of the hardest parts of this marathon training program. While on a vacation with friends and family, think of running as your time for yourself, even if you are travelling.  If your vacation schedule gets so hectic that you can’t get a full run in, get out there and get in a few miles.  Even a 20 minute run helps in maintaining your conditioning.  And, if you know that you can’t get your full long run in, talk to the coaches to help you adjust the schedule accordingly. We want to make sure that you don’t get injured by taking too much time off and then jumping right back in!

Fun Summer Fundraising Idea

Dog Wash

Almost everyone has a dog or loves dogs, so why not pamper these adorable pooches.  This event can be held in the parking lot of your community school or local grocery store or anywhere there is a concrete surface and a water supply. For this event you may want to rally up a few extra volunteers to make sure your Dog Wash runs smoothly. A great way to do this is to set up stations for each step of the dog wash; wash, rinse, and dry. A fun way to add a little extra sparkle to your event is to get bows and bandanas for the freshly pampered pups. This is really inexpensive. You can purchase ribbons and fabric at hobby stores or even any department store at a reasonably low cost. A fun way to maximize your event is to have a snack bar not only for the owners, but for the dogs too! For the owners you can have bottled water, soda and snacks. For the pups you can create small dog treat bags, an assortment of bones or even some donated toys.  You may also want to join up with another great cause like your local dog rescue to maximize publicity and funds. Be sure to have all dog owner’s present vaccination records beforehand, participant safety is key in making this a successful fundraiser.