Brigham Running Team Holiday Hours

The Brigham Running Program will be taking time off this holiday season to spend time with our friends and family! We will not be accessible from 2pm Tuesday, December 24 until 8am on Friday, December 27 and from 5pm Tuesday, December 31 until 8am on Thursday, January 2. Make sure to check out the runner portal for all your needs. If you have an urgent question that cannot wait, please call/text Ally (857 523 8052) or Ali (857 505 1225).

Fundraising Tip of the Week

As everyone gets ready for their New Year’s resolutions, think about hosting a workout class to help tackle your fundraising efforts! Nowadays, many cycling, yoga, and fitness instructors are willing to donate their time for a cause. Reach out to your favorite teacher or stop by a local studio and ask if they would host a charity class to benefit your run. It’s a great way to bring multiple networks together, raise funds, and build awareness about Stepping Strong.

Fundraising Check-In Calls

Our team is hosting fundraising check-in calls throughout the marathon season to support YOU! While not mandatory, these are a great chance to check-in with us and make sure you feel prepared for your marathon fundraising. CLICK HERE to sign up. Calls will start on Friday, January 17 and continue bi-weekly through Friday, April 4.

Saturday Training Run

Reminder that tomorrow’s run will be a six – ten mile run that starts at Joint Venture Physical Therapy (660 Beacon St. in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8am. Doors will open at 7:30am and Caroline will be there, so make sure to introduce yourselves if you haven’t already! Please call/text Caroline at 617 763 4657 if you need any support Saturday morning.

As always, make sure you check out John’s website and his latest email for more information and to keep up to date on the training schedule. Make sure you are signed up to receive weekly email updates from Coach John, which are separate from our emails, to keep you informed, educated, and motivated for this season’s Boston Marathon training. Click here to subscribe to his newsletter.

Don’t forget to submit your photos on the Runner Portal after the run!

Please submit your photos HERE! Stretching/preparing to run, training/running outside & inside, in your Stepping Strong gear, and selfies & “point-of-view” shots are encouraged!

Offline Donations

As we approach the end of the year, we kindly remind you that offline donations may take 4–6 weeks to appear on TeamRaiser fundraising pages. While you’re welcome to inquire about the status of a gift, we appreciate your patience as our team diligently works to process all donations and ensure they are reflected online. Thank you for your understanding and support!

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline

Withdrawal Deadline Reminder: If for some reason your plans have changed and you are no longer able to participate on this year’s team, please let us know by January 1, 2025, so we can withdraw you and fill your spot with a waitlisted runner. After January 1, 2025, you will be responsible for your fundraising commitment, regardless of if you are able to run or not in April.

It’s TIME! We are reaching out to secure your gear selection and sizing for the 2025 Boston Marathon by this Monday at 5pm.

CLICK HERE to pick a wicking singlet OR wicking t-shirt for race day, your jacket size, and your mailing address.

• Important Notes:
  • Deadline: Monday, December 23, at 5pm.
  • Specs: To help with sizing, please review the following charts:
    • Page 1: Singlet
    • Page 2: T-Shirt
    • Page 3: Jacket
  • Mailing: Gear will be mailed by the end of January / beginning of February. Please keep that in mind if you are moving, traveling, will be at school, etc. and provide a safe and secure address.

Want to add your name to your race day gear? Now you can! PERSONALIZE your Race Day Gear!

• When: Now through January 30 at 5pm
• How: Visit the Superior Store to purchase personalized race day gear.
  • $74 additional cost covered by the runner (includes shipping).
  • For questions, contact Justin at jn@superiorpromo.net.
  • Important Note: Singlets and t-shirts will not be shipped personalized. If you order personalization:
    • Try on your gear first when it arrives.
    • Use the return label included in your package to send the item back to Superior by Thursday, February 19. If you need a different size personalized, please email jn@superiorpromo.net that you are returning a size X and will need a personalized size X sent back.
    • Your customized gear will arrive during the first week of March—just in time for the longest run on March 22!

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline

QPR Suicide Prevention Training TONIGHT!

The Stepping Strong Center invites you, along with any family, friends, or donors, to join Cheryl Lang TONIGHT at 6pm EST for a virtual training on how to empower individuals to intervene and help prevent suicide. We hope you will join us! RSVP for the QPR virtual training by clicking here.

Saturday Training Runs

It was great seeing so many of you on Saturday for the first group training run!! This Saturday’s run on 12/21 will be a six – ten mile run that starts at Joint Venture Physical Therapy (660 Beacon St. in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8am. Doors will open at 7:30am and Caroline will be there, so make sure to introduce yourselves! Please call/text Caroline at 617 763 4657 if you need any support Saturday morning.

Be sure to check out John’s website and his latest email for more information and to keep up to date on the training schedule. Make sure you are signed up to receive weekly email updates from Coach John, which are separate from our emails, to keep you informed, educated, and motivated for this season’s Boston Marathon training. Click here to subscribe to his newsletter.

Teammates at last week’s training run!

Withdrawal Deadline Reminder

If for some reason your plans have changed and you are no longer able to participate on this year’s team, please let us know by January 1, 2025, so we can withdraw you and fill your spot with a waitlisted runner. After January 1, 2025, you will be responsible for your fundraising commitment, regardless of if you are able to run or not in April.

Fundraising Check-In Calls

Our team is hosting fundraising check-in calls throughout the marathon season to support YOU! While not mandatory, these are a great chance to check-in with us and make sure you feel prepared for your marathon fundraising. CLICK HERE to sign up. Calls will start on Friday, January 17 and continue bi-weekly through Friday, April 4.

Fundraising Tip of the Week

Send personalized holiday cards to donors thanking them for their support and include an update on your marathon training. Let them know they’re part of your journey and inspire them to give again in the new year!

Sports Medicine Assistance

If you need an appointment for support with an injury, please click here to fill out our in-take form. Runners are responsible for all costs and will be required to provide insurance information. Please note this form is not to be used for emergencies and if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 immediately. Our sports medicine assistance is different than the complimentary screenings offered by Joint Ventures Physical Therapy.

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline

Keep an eye out for a SPECIAL DELIVERY that will be coming this week. GET EXCITED!

If you have any questions, please contact us at marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu.

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline

You are now just 18 weeks away from your remarkable 26.2-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston. On behalf of countless patients worldwide who suffer from the devastation of traumatic injuries and events, we thank you for supporting the Stepping Strong Center.

As a reminder, Saturday training runs starts THIS SATURDAY, 12/14, with Coach John. Teammates will embark on a six – eight mile run that starts at Joint Venture Physical Therapy (660 Beacon St. in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8am. Doors will open at 7:30am and you will have access to a changing area and water. Be sure to check out John’s website and his latest email for more information and to keep up to date on the training schedule. Make sure you are signed up to receive weekly email updates from Coach John, which are separate from our emails, to keep you informed, educated, and motivated for this season’s Boston Marathon training. Click here to subscribe to his newsletter.

Please note that we will take a group photo right outside the building before you depart! Ali, Ally, and Caroline will be there on Saturday, so please call/text Ally (857 523 8052) or Ali (857 505 1225) if you need any support Saturday morning. After the run on 12/14, join us back at Joint Ventures for bagels and mingling!

Don’t forget to submit your photos on the Runner Portal after the run!

Please submit your photos HERE! Stretching/preparing to run, training/running outside & inside, in your Stepping Strong gear, and selfies & “point-of-view” shots are encouraged!

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Because of YOUR incredible fundraising efforts, a series called “Emergency Responder Trainings,” has enabled The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma to train thousands of people in different emergency situations. The Stepping Strong Center invites you, along with any family, friends, or donors, to join Cheryl Lang next Tuesday, December 17 at 6pm EST for a virtual training on how to empower individuals to intervene and help prevent suicide. We hope you will join us! RSVP for the QPR virtual training by clicking here. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu.

From start to finish,

Ali, Ally, and Caroline