We hope everyone is enjoying time with their loved ones!
Bank of America, the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon, is planning to hold a photo shoot in late January for their 128th Boston Marathon marketing campaign. They are looking for a small number of athletes who reside in the Greater Boston area and are available on January 21st or January 22nd (exact time & location TBD) to apply and potentially be selected for this campaign. If you are interested, and meet the criteria above, please complete steps one and two below:
On behalf of all of us here at the Brigham, we want to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you once again for running with us this year.
The Brigham Running program will be taking time off this holiday season to spend with our friends and family! We will not be accessible from 2pm Friday, December 22 until 8am on Tuesday, December 26 and from 5pm Friday, December 29 until 8am on Tuesday, January 2. Make sure to check out the runner portal for all your needs. If you have an urgent question, please call/text Ally (857 523 8052) or Ali (857 505 1225) .
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally, and Caroline
P.S.Reminder: If for some reason your plans change and you are not able to participate on the team, please let us know by January 1, 2024. After January 1, 2024, you will be responsible for your fundraising commitment, regardless of if you are able to run or not in April.
It was great seeing so many of you on Saturday for the first group training run!! This Saturday’s run on 12/23 will be another six – ten mile run that starts at Joint Venture Physical Therapy (533 Commonwealth Ave in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8AM. Doors will open at 7:30AM and Caroline will be there, so make sure to make to introduce yourselves! Please call/text Caroline at 617 763 4657 if you need any support Saturday morning.
Be sure to check out Coach John’slatest emailor his website 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 Saturday’s training run!
Reminder: If for some reason your plans change and you are not able to participate on the team, please let us know by January 1, 2024. After January 1, 2024, 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 12 and continue bi-weekly through Friday, April 5.
Fundraising Tip of the Week
As everyone gets ready for their New Year resolutions, think about 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 into a studio by you and ask if they would host a charity class to benefit your run. It’s a great way to bring multiple networks together to raise funds and build awareness about Stepping Strong.
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.
Don’t forget to send us your photos!
Stretching/preparing to run, training/running outside & inside, in your Stepping Strong gear, and selfies & “point-of-view” shots are encouraged! Email to marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or text to 857 523 8052!
Brigham Running Team Holiday Hours
The Brigham Running program will be taking time off this holiday season to spend with our friends and family! We will not be accessible from 2pm Friday, December 22 until 8am on Tuesday, December 26 and from 5pm Friday, December 29 until 8am on Tuesday, January 2. Make sure to check out the runner portal for all your needs. If you have an urgent question, please call/text Ally (857 523 8052) or Ali (857 505 1225).
You are now just 17 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, 12/16, with Coach John. Teammates will embark on a six – ten mile run that starts at Joint Venture Physical Therapy (533 Commonwealth Ave in Kenmore Square, Boston) at 8AM. Doors will open at 7:30AM and you will have access to a changing area and water.
Make sure to wear your Stepping Strong hat and be ready for a group photo that we will take 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. Please make sure to introduce yourselves so we can get to know each and every one of your incredible teammates! Also, don’t forget to join us afterwards back at Joint Ventures for bagels and mingling! If you haven’t already and plan on attending, RSVP by clicking HERE!
Be sure to check out John’s website or his latest email for more information and to keep up to date on the training schedule.
Send Us Your Photos!
One of our favorite perks about marathon season is seeing our runners enjoying their fundraisers, training runs, our team gatherings, meetings, and events! Please share your photos with us, no matter if you are near or afar, to be featured in a slideshow over marathon week and be re-posted on Stepping Strong Center social media, including but not limited to, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
To feature as many runners as possible, we are counting on YOU to collect your photos! The deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 10, so please, email your photos to marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu, by then! If easier, you can also text them to Ally at 857-523-8052. Examples of photos we would love to see are:
Pictures with you repping team swag (hats, t-shirts, gear when it arrives)
Holding our team poster, you received at the first team meeting (if you want one, email us!)
On training runs solo/with teammates/with your running buddy(s)
Group shots at your fundraising events/with your supports
Make sure to stop by Marathon Sports, located at 671 Boylston Street, Boston, before 6pm TOMORROW to stock up on all your marathon gear! There will be a 15 percent discount (excluding electronics and items that are already marked down) for all Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team runners, just mention you are a member of our team.
If you are unable to make it to the store, buy online! Please use the code STEPPINGSTRONG15 at checkout up until 12/10 at 12pm. This code is only for members of the Stepping Strong team and should not be shared with family members or friends. The code is limited to one use per customer.
