october 11 - Hartford Marathon Foundation

OCTOBER 11
2014 INSIDERS GUIDE TO
WHAT POWERS OUR
M A R AT H O N
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H A L F M A R AT H O N
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Thank You!
Welcome
THE NEW
NU HARTFORD
MARATHON
APP IS HERE! Download Today!
BETH SHLUGER
RACE DIRECTOR
Looking out at the starting line of the NU Hartford Marathon and the sea of faces—over 30,000 faces—it truly takes your
breath away. Each and every one of those faces has their own story created by unique backgrounds, experiences and lives.
But all of those faces share one common bond: they were brought together for this magnificent event, an event made
possible by people who have given their time to help others. The key to the success of the NU Hartford Marathon rests in our
volunteers who give generously and genuinely of their heart and soul to make it all work.
Welcome to a truly energized race week
experience! Whether you live in the area,
have joined us before or this is your first
NU Hartford Marathon as a runner,
volunteer or spectator, this guide will
provide you all the ins and outs!
Thank you for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example of selflessness. The credit
for the good deeds contributed by this event firmly rests with our dedicated volunteers.
Discover 20 must-see sites in the area,
race-day spectator parties in South Windsor
and HMF staff’s favorite local haunts. Learn
about the origins of the post-race Harpoon
Beer Garden and how the food operation in
Bushnell Park re-fuels 15,000 finishers.
Understand more about the evolution of
women in running. Meet a team of runners
so inspiring you will want to come out to
Bushnell Park just to witness their finish
and shake their hands.
In addition to detailing race specifics for
participants, we hope to provide you a
glimpse inside all that makes the NU
Hartford Marathon revered by tens of
thousands each year.
With the support of our new title sponsor,
Northeast Utilities, we have committed to
Children, Charity, Community and Health
in more ways than ever before. Thank you
for doing your part to make it all happen
and welcome to the 2014 NU Hartford
Marathon and Half Marathon.
The NU Hartford Marathon app
is now available in the iTunes and
Google Play app stores!
Always at your fingertips: the NUHM
Schedule of Events, Registration
Information, Event Information, FAQs,
Maps, recommendations for what to
do Around Town, Photos, Videos and
the latest Hartford Marathon Facebook
and Twitter news. All Free! Download today
to maximize your
race week experience.
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Schedule of Events
Pre-Race Festivities:
Race Day:
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7:00 pm /// FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Spirit of the Marathon II
Spotlight Theatre, Hartford
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9:30 am
HMF FitKids In School
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
11:00 am Health & Fitness Expo
XL Center, Hartford. Closes at 7 pm
6:00 am Gear Check
Bushnell Memorial Hall, Capitol Avenue
11:00 am Registration & Packet Pickup (Last chance to register!)
XL Center, Hartford. Closes at 9 pm
7:00 am Meet Our Pace Leaders.
Bushnell Memorial Hall, Capitol Avenue
7:55 am WHEELCHAIR START
MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
8:00 am RACE START
MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K
Finish Line Expo & Post-Race Festivities
Bushnell Park
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Yoga for Runners
Bushnell Park (rain location:
Downtown Yoga, Hartford)
11:00 am Health & Fitness Expo
XL Center, Hartford. Closes at 7 pm
6:00 pm One Mile Friday
Hartford, CT
11:00 am 6:30 pm Pasta Supper The Hartford Club
Registration & Packet Pickup XL Center, Hartford. Closes at 7 pm
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND MORE…
Find it on the NU Hartford Marathon app,
now available FREE in the iTunes and Google
Play app stores!
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Whether you’re running on Saturday
or just want to see what all the
buzz is about, join us for One Mile
Friday. It’s the perfect shakeout
opportunity for runners…and an
exciting way to get in on the action
for more “casual” competitors.
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Commitment
UTC is proud to support the Hartford Marathon Foundation
and its role in bringing people together while promoting fitness
in our community.
Learn more about our commitment to the community at
utc.com/makethingsbetter.
NU Hartford Marathon Highlights 2014
MAIN STREET, SOUTH WINDSOR
B Y M A RY A N N E C H U T E LY N C H
REVOLUTIONARY WAR HEROES / HAUNTED HOUSES –
You heroic runners going the full 26.2 miles will run the
same route French General Marquis de Lafayette’s officers
raced down in 1778, while his headquarters were in South
Windsor. The French officers entertained themselves with
betting and horse racing, with the races starting at
Lafayette’s house on Main Street.
If you want to mail a postcard from
the oldest, continuously-operated Post
Office in the country, you can drop it
at mile 17, at the East Windsor Hills
Post Office, where the first post rider
arrived in 1783. This is the turnaround
point back to Hartford. Diagonally
across from the long, white Post Office
is the three-story Watson House, which
paranormal investigators have explored
for evidence of Little Mary, who is
believed to haunt the building. The
house is being restored to its 1700s
origin to serve as a Bed and Breakfast
site, which you can explore for your
own close encounter.
The three-story, red-brick Union School,
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now owned by the town Historic Society,
has also been investigated for poltergeists, and voices have been recorded
there at night. You pass it shortly after
Mile 13 as you enter South Windsor or
catch it on your right along Mile 20 as
you head back to Hartford.
Scottish Dancers in the living flesh
and traditional, wool kilts, spin reels
to entertain marathon runners on Main
Street. Rain or shine, they welcome
sweaty runners to jump in and spin
with them. They perform their reels on
the lawn of the First Congregational
Church, one of the oldest church
societies in the nation. Don’t miss
the sheep grazing behind the post
office and the horse farms and pastures
behind the historic sights.
On the opposite side of Main Street are
several homes built in the 1700s. Look
behind the spacious lawns, and you
will see the remains of the summer’s
tobacco and corn plants. Many homes
are wrapped up like presents with
chrysanthemum flowers, corn stalks and
pumpkins surrounding their columned
porches, and autumn leaves cheering
in brilliant yellow, orange and crimson
shades from the canopy they provide
overhead.
These homes are party headquarters
and premier viewing stations for family,
friends and fans of marathon runners.
Main Street is an intimate, old country
road where you see and smell the coffee
in the fans mugs, the bacon on at an
outdoor brunch buffet, and burgers on
the grill. “It’s a beautiful part of town,
especially in the fall,” and, “It’s flat,”
says Matthew Reed, South Windsor’s
Chief of Police. The town will be out
full force this year, as the Chief’s wife
Kathleen runs her first marathon.
Rock on!!!
This is an out and back stretch in which you see the lead runners on their way to the finish
line as you head to the turnaround point. Remember as you leave Main Street for the infamous
Mile 21, that like Lafayette’s officers, you are running for entertainment, right?
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Iconic
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HARTFORD:
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The Wadsworth Atheneum:
Celebrated as the
country’s oldest public art
museum, the Wadsworth
features 50,000 amazing
pieces of American and
European art with a series
of rotating exhibits.
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Connecticut Science
Center: A beautiful addition to the Hartford skyline
with its “flying carpet” style
roof. There’s something for
everyone inside, from the
adventure-filled KidSpace
to interactive exhibits
focused on space exploration, energy, planet earth,
health and local habitats.
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Connecticut Old State
House: Facts and exhibits
on Hartford and Connecticut
history abound! Come for
the history, stay for a twoheaded calf, Mark Twain’s
bicycle, and dozens of other
eccentric pieces.
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The Restaurant On 20:
Enjoy a meal or glass
of wine at this exquisite
Hartford restaurant. Overlooking the city from the
20th’ floor, this is perhaps
the most special, luxurious
dining experience in town.
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Mark Twain House &
Museum: Samuel
Clemens called Hartford
home, and the Mark
Twain House is a sight to
behold in the Asylum Hill
neighborhood. Take a tour
and learn all about Twain’s
writing and more in this
magnificent Gothic-style
mansion.
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Elizabeth Park: On the
West Hartford line,
Elizabeth Park boasts
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rose gardens with 800+
rose varieties. Relax while
enjoying a meal at the
park’s Pond House Café
and enjoy the fall foliage!
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Firebox: Farm-to-table
restaurant with a rustic,
yet upscale vibe and
seasonal New American
cuisine. Even the cocktails
are “farm to bar” using
local herbs and produce.
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Real Art Ways: Calling
all contemporary art
buffs! Scope out the
galleries at Real Art Ways,
a community-centric
arts organization that
showcases talented up
and coming artists and
hosts an indie film house.
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Jojo’s Coffee: An excellent
independent coffee
roaster in downtown
Hartford with cozy spaces
for meetings and relaxation.
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La Petite France: As the
name suggests, a step
inside the bakery is reminiscent of a Parisian café with
freshly baked croissants,
colorful macaroons, rich
espresso and a selection of
sweet and savory crepes.
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Rizzuto’s: A rustic Italian
eatery with gourmet
brick oven pizzas, houseinfused liquors, small plates,
and a sizeable wine list. The
patio is second to none!
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Vinted: A trendy,
sophisticated wine bar
in Blueback Square, Vinted
serves an eclectic menu
of small plates, a creative
cocktail list, and 68 wines
by the glass.
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West Hartford Reservoir:
A runner’s delight,
the reservoir is home to
3,000 acres of woodlands
and trails, plus 30 miles of
paved and gravel roads.
Each fall, the NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon courses guide runners
through beautiful cities and suburbs in the heart of Connecticut. For what seems
like endless miles, the paths weave through towns studded with iconic landmarks,
stunning historical architecture and renowned local eateries. Hartford, West Hartford,
East Hartford and South Windsor provide attractions, eats and entertainment for
marathoners and half marathon runners alike—here, we give you a treat for each mile.
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Noah Webster House:
Check out the Noah
Webster museum for a peek
into the childhood home of
the man who created the
first American dictionary!
EAST HARTFORD:
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Wickham Park: More
than 250 enchanted
acres of gardens, woodlands,
picnic spots and recreation
areas on the East Hartford
and Manchester line. This
gorgeous town park features
an aviary, sports facilities
and much more.
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Founders Bridge:
With lovely views of
the Connecticut River, the
Founders Bridge promenade
is a scenic walkway between
East Hartford and the
capital city.
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Olde Burnside Brewing:
As East Hartford’s
premier craft brewery, Olde
Burnside is known for its
flagship beer, Ten Penny
Ale, along with a range of
other popular local brews.
Take a tour and visit the
beer garden, open every
Saturday.
and breakfast specials, this
roadside eatery is worth a
lunch stop.
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Pho501: This popular
Vietnamese restaurant
features a wonderful selection
of comforting pho soups and
other Vietnamese specialties.
Stop in for an authentic,
soul-warming lunch!
Rentschler Field: Home
to the University of
Connecticut Huskies football
team, Rentschler is a
40,000 seat sports and
entertainment stadium in
East Hartford. Catch a game
when you’re in town!
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Augie & Ray’s Drive In:
This East Hartford
eatery has been a familyowned institution since the
1940s. With its simple
menu of hot dogs, burgers,
milkshakes, fried seafood,
Nevers Park: What
could be more relaxing
than exercising along to the
sounds of nature? Beyond
its scenic ponds and woodlands, Nevers Park provides
a series of exercise stations
throughout the park.
Sawadee Thai: This
hole-in-the-wall Thai
restaurant has gained a
loyal following over the
years for its spicy Pad
Thai and sizable selection
of Southeast Asian curries.
Voted best in the Hartford
area!
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Mill On The River:
Dine with a view in
this remodeled grist mill
overlooking the river!
Upscale, modern American
cuisine pairs with an
excellent wine list for an
opportunity to dine out
in style.
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South Windsor
Wildlife Sanctuary:
For a peaceful getaway,
the wildlife sanctuary is a
great spot for bird watching,
enjoying the amazing views
and taking some time to
relax. Take a walk through
the scenic trails and savor
the natural environment
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Foster Family Farm:
From pumpkin picking
to corn mazes and hay rides
Foster’s shows why autumn
in New England is so great.
There’s even a petting zoo!
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Nomad’s Adventure:
From laser tag to
arcades, bowling, bumper
cars, rock climbing and mini
golf, Nomad’s is the premier
family friendly adventure
destination in Connecticut.
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Society: Escape for an
afternoon into CT history
with the museum’s extensive
Connecticut-related collection of manuscripts, printed
material, artifacts and images that document social,
cultural, and family history.
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Hartford Baking Company:
The cozy, light filled cafe
is perfect for a relaxation
break—HBC serves Stumptown coffee and a great
selection of sandwiches
and baked goods.
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Cuvee: An upscale
champagne lounge
in West Hartford with a
selection of bubbly cocktails
and gourmet small plates.
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watering hole in the
West End neighborhood, this
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The Bushnell: Catch a
show at this elaborate
1930s performing arts
center; it’s one of Hartford’s
many gems celebrated for
its cultural impact and rich
Art Deco interior style.
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Hartford’s premier
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Bushnell Park Carousel:
Now celebrating its
100th year, this lovely
antique carousel is just
$1 a ride, perfect for a
fall afternoon in the park.
The Green Teahouse:
The Green Teahouse
offers more than 100 varieties
of loose tea, plus tons of
to-go options including iced
tea, tea slushies, tea lattes,
and Bubble Tea. They even
host traditional Chinese tea
ceremonies!
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Sailor’s Arch: A distinguished Civil War
memorial commemorating
4,000 Hartford residents
that served in the war.
This Gothic Revival style
arch is a true Hartford
landmark and the first
permanent triumphal arch
in the country.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
House: Sharing a lawn
with the Mark Twain House,
visit the Harriet Beecher
Stowe Center to tour Stowe’s
home and learn more
about her life, writings
and societal impact.
Black Eyed Sally’s: Live
music pairs with southern
barbecue and Cajun cuisine
in an eclectic blues bar
atmosphere.
dining and shopping district
with dozens of boutiques,
restaurants, and convenient
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Playhouse On Park: An
intimate professional
theater on Park Road with a
focus on the West Hartford
community. Check out their
production of Othello while
in town for the marathon!
Pepe’s Pizza: Pepe’s is
Connecticut’s iconic
New Haven style pizza; this
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From the filmmakers who brought you the award-winning documentary Spirit
of the Marathon comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spirit of the Marathon II.
Featuring the personal journeys of a new cast of seven athletes as they
run the iconic streets of Rome, Italy, the film also includes interviews with
marathon greats such as Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe, Frank Shorter
and many others. An entirely new running adventure, Spirit of the Marathon II
expands on the first film looking further into this legendary event, its
significance in people’s lives and ultimate impact on society.
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ARPOON BREWERY will greet
runners and fans at the finish
line party in Bushnell Park with
a donation of 60 kegs of their
three best beers. Runners can relax
with friends and family inside the
Harpoon beer garden, marked off with
red Harpoon fencing and two, red,
Harpoon pop-up tents. Every runner
is given an entry tag with their race
number entitling them to one
free brew, and fans can join race
participants through a cash bar inside
the garden. The Hartford marathon
crew knows how to manage an event
well, says Harpoon’s Jessie Cox.
“They run a really tight ship. They
check people at the door, take their
tickets, and give them wrist bands.
It’s wonderful to work with them.”
“Hartford dresses it up with hay
bales and multi-colored flags,” and
tables and chairs for runners to
unwind, celebrate their personal
achievements and swap race tales,”
says Bob Fitzgerald, editor and
co-publisher of New England Runner
Magazine. “It’s an impressive display,”
and “Harpoon, more than other
breweries, supports runners.”
7:00 p.m.,
Spotlight Theatre, Hartford
As the largest craft brewery in New
England, Harpoon Brewing sponsors
100 events a year, and on race day
will serve their flagship, best-seller
Harpoon IPA, UFO white, and
Harpoon Octoberfest.
Tickets: $10 in advance;
$12 at the door. Purchase at
shophartfordmarathon.com
Host for the special NU Hartford Marathon premiere screening will be Roger
Robinson, one of the film’s featured “marathon greats.” Former Boston and
New York age-group record-breaker, Roger is a celebrated running author
and historian, who was commissioned to write the tie-in book, Spirit of the
Marathon: the Challenge and the Journey. The voices of Roger and his
wife, legendary women’s running pioneer Kathrine Switzer, provide several
sequences in the film’s commentary. Roger Robinson will introduce the film and tell how it came
to be made, and will be available from 6pm to meet and
greet audience members. Copies of the DVD Spirit of the
Marathon II and the book Spirit of the Marathon: the
Challenge and the Journey will be on sale at special prices
before and after the screening. Day out with friends!
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The Hartford Marathon Foundation,
founded in 1994, coordinates over
30 athletic events across the state of
Connecticut and Rhode Island. The
Foundation is committed to taking all
possible measures to reduce its carbon footprint on the
planet while promoting, educating and encouraging
participants, volunteers and spectators to do the same.
In keeping with these beliefs, the NU Hartford Marathon
is dedicated to making race participant’s experiences as
eco-friendly as possible.
Find out more about our
GREENING EFFORT!
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Another way HMF involves kids is
through the Jeff’s Running Partners
program. Students ages 10-17
complete the full marathon as a relay
team, accompanied by their teachers,
coaches and parents. Each child runs
a portion of the marathon and all
team members come together to cross
the finish line, earning finisher medals
in front of cheering crowds.
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On Tuesday, October 7, in the Final
Mile Event at Rentschler Field,
students who complete 12 miles or
25 miles through the school program
will run their last 1.2 “Final Mile.” They will cross the official finish line,
receive a finisher’s medal and then
celebrate their accomplishment at
the World of Fitness, an interactive
fitness-themed expo.
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Children aged 2–11 can register
for their own HMF FitKids fun
run race distance of 100 yards,
¼ mile, ½ mile or 1 mile. The
start and finish is located on Elm
Street by the Pump House in
Bushnell Park. All participants
will receive finisher medals and
“Super Kid” capes.
For students in 4th through 8th
grades, the HMF FitKids in School
program provides a longer-term goal
for students to participate in their
schools to support the fight against
childhood obesity. Students train
together to complete a marathon,
covering 26.2 miles in 6 weeks. Students from Cromwell, Farmington,
Middlefield, West Hartford, South
Windsor, East Hartford, Windsor,
Vernon, Hartford, Middletown,
Uncasville, Windsor Locks, Enfield
and CT Home Schools will be
participating in 2014.
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As runners and race producers, setting examples and
facilitating others to live healthy, active lifestyles is our
mission. More than 5,000 children participate each year
in various HMF FitKids programs. We encourage you to
bring your children along on race day to experience the
excitement of earning a medal amidst an energized crowd
full of participants celebrating goals achieved.
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The HMF FitKids program motivates and energizes kids
to participate and feel the great sense of accomplishment
when they cross the finish line of their own race.
THE ROUTE
START HEADING WEST ON CAPITOL AVE. TURN
RIGHT ONTO BROAD ST. TURN RIGHT ONTO
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TURN LEFT ONTO PEARL ST. CONTINUE ONTO
AMERICAN ROW. TURN LEFT ONTO MARKET ST.
IT BECOMES REV. MOODY OVERPASS. TURN
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VAN DYKE AVE/CHARTER OAK AVE. TURN RIGHT
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CROSS THE FOUNDERS BRIDGE, EXIT RIGHT.
TURN LEFT ONTO PITKIN ST. TURN RIGHT ONTO
MEADOW ST. TURN RIGHT ONTO HARTLAND ST.
TURN RIGHT ONTO EAST RIVER DR. TURN LEFT
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FOLLOW GREAT RIVER PARK PATH SOUTH AND
EXIT TURNING RIGHT ONTO EAST RIVER DR.
HEADING EAST. TURN RIGHT ONTO RIVERVIEW
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MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL. TURN RIGHT ONTO
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Aiello Inspiration Team
Mike McCabe
Joseph Pietrzak
Molly Sweeney
Committed and
dedicated to the
needs of his
community, Mike
embodies the NU
Hartford Marathon’s
theme of “Charity,
Children, Community
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& Health”. A board
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member of the
Boys and Girls Club
of Westfield and
volunteer coach at the high school,
he serves as captain of the police
department. Mike started a running
club where he coaches and mentors
runners. He always provides support
with genuine kindness to everyone
around him.
Joe was diagnosed
with stage 2 prostate
cancer at age 50
last August. An advocate for children’s
interests in his town,
a youth sports coach
and chairman of a
JOSEPH
memorial scholarship
5004
fund in his nephew’s
honor, Joe cares
greatly for his
community. After completing a 10K
goal race last month, he will run
his first half marathon in Hartford to
inspire others to keep fighting.
A 19-year-old junior
at Assumption
College, Molly has
overcome significant
set-backs but keeps
coming back stronger. In 2009, she
was involved in a
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serious car accident
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requiring two
major surgeries
and extensive physical therapy. Recouping from this to
eventually become the captain of her
cross-country team senior year, she
was sidelined again with seasonending illness. She bounced back
more determined until a second car
accident prior to her freshman year at
college. Molly continues to persevere,
moving on to become a collegiate
athlete and using the setbacks as
motivation to become the best she
could to inspire others. She’s running
the NU Hartford Half Marathon as a
celebration of life, good health and
overcoming obstacles.
Westfield, MA
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Erin Henderson
Afton, WY
We have teamed up with Aiello Home Services again this
year to honor some extraordinary runners as part of the
Aiello Inspiration Team. This year’s selection committee
was tasked with the difficult decision of selecting just 10
nominees out a large pool of amazing stories.
Please meet the members of the 2014 Aiello Inspiration
Team participating in the NU Hartford Marathon and Half
Marathon. These individuals truly do embody this years
theme of “Charity, Children, Community & Health.”
Linda Ambard
Michelle Currier
A military wife and
mother of five with
a lifelong dream of
running a marathon
in all 50 states,
Linda vowed to her
husband before he
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was deployed to
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Afghanistan to finish
her quest. Tragically,
he did not return
home from duty. Linda ran through the
heart-shattering loss and continues
to run today to honor her husband
and all those that cannot. She will
keep her promise to her husband on
October 11, running her 50th state.
A special education
teacher, Michelle
has motivates
colleagues to run
and leads dozens
of students in Jeff’s
Running Partners at
the NU Hartford
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founded and coaches the school’s Unified Sports Team,
which allows children with disabilities
to enjoy sports with their peers. Michelle serves as a volunteer guide with
Achilles International, an organization
that partners able-bodied runners with
disable athletes.
Hanscom Air Force
Base, MA
Manchester, CT
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A 37-year-old
mother of 12, Erin
started running five
years ago as a way to get in shape.
She barely made it two miles around
the block on her first run. Today, she
runs 80-100 miles a week, with a
goal of qualifying for Olympic Marathon Trials. Running helped her lose
80lbs and find a new
part of herself—athletic, strong, tough,
brave, determined and confident. She
draws inspiration from all 12 of her
children, from her youngest 5-year-old
adopted son with special needs to her
eldest 19-year-old daughter in college.
Lillie Johnson
Manchester, CT
Considering herself
an unlikely candidate
to be running
marathons, Lillie has
always felt actions
speak louder than
words. Training
and completing
marathons at 42 has
been a motivator for
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her great personal
reward while raising
four healthy, athletic
children, coaching volleyball and
tennis and teaching. Lillie is Teacher
of the Year at Wilcox Tech HS this
year and continues to inspire with her.
Dudley, MA
Hebron, CT
Kelly Pabilonia
Tolland, CT
When she started
as a social worker in
Hartford Hospital’s
Emergency Department trauma area,
Kelly put on 40lbs
using comfort food
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grief and emotion
of the job. In
December 2011,
Kelly tried to run 2 miles on a treadmill
as an alternative coping mechanism
and was instantly hooked. She
encourages co-workers to run through
some of their stress too and has taken
her healthy lifestyle home—to inspire
her two sons. She is preparing to run
her first marathon this October.
FOLLOW THEM!
With the NU Hartford
Marathon app, now
available FREE in the
iTunes and Google
Play app stores!
Carlos Quiles
New Britain, CT
CARLOS
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Described as
“a motivator, a
celebrator and an
inspiration”, Carlos is a Paralympic
athlete who placed top six at the
2014 US Paralympics Track and Field
Championship 100 meter dash. Carlos
serves as the Mentorship Program
Coordinator and Program Specialist
for Hospital for Special Care’s Adaptive
Sports Program, which gives people
living with disabilities the opportunity
to achieve their goals and lead
independent lives. He gives greatly
of himself, through the CT Spokebenders Wheelchair Basketball Team,
the Tri-State Wheelchair Athletic
Association and for the Disability
Specialist Program at Manchester
Community College.
David Zagaja
Wethersfield, CT
Last summer,
David’s brother-in-law
Roy was placed on
the waiting list for
a kidney transplant.
Seeing Roy on
dialysis treatments
and knowing that
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the average wait for
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kidney transplant
is approximately 6
years, David made
the decision to be Roy’s living donor
and was a perfect match. Undergoing
transplant surgery last November,
David had saved a life and a family.
Less than a year later, he will be running the NU Hartford Half Marathon.
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START: Kevin McCarthy, National Anthem Singer
MILE 1.5: Christopher John, Acoustic Rock
MILE 2.0: Powerstation Events, DJ
MILE 3.5: Bloodbrothers Band, Rock & Blues
MILE 4.5: Powerstation Events, DJ
MILE 5.5: Christopher John ,Acoustic Rock
MILE 6.0: Powerstation Events, DJ
MILE 6.5: The Loundon Boys, Acoustic Rock
MILE 8.0: Mike Provenzano, Acoustic Rock
MILE 8.5: Jake Pezzulo, Bagpipes
MILE 10.5: Ryan and Sam, Acoustic Rock
MILE 11.0: Alvin Carter Trio, African Drummers
MILE 12.5: Kenny Mehler, Rock
MILE 13.5: Joel Blumert, Acoustic Blues
MILE 15.0: Kiss 95.7 FM, Pop DJ
MILE 15.5: High Strung, Folk Rock
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MILE 16.5: Geoff Matesky, Solo Guitar
MILE 17.0: Robin O’Herin, Delta Acoustic
MILE 18.0: Geoff Matesky, Solo Guitar
MILE 19.0: High Strung, Folk Rock
MILE 19.5: Kiss 95.7 FM, Pop DJ
MILE 21.0: Joel Blumert, Acoustic Blues
MILE 22.0: Various Seagulls, Rock & Roll
MILE 23.0: Alvin Carter Trio, African Drummers
MILE 23.5: Ryan and Sam, Acoustic Rock
MILE 24.5: G ene Donaldson & The Stingrays,
Rock & Roll
MILE 25.0: The Loundon Boys, Acoustic Rock
MILE 25.5: Christopher John, Acoustic Rock
POST-RACE: John Fries, Blues Rock
MILE 2.5: Victor Luna, Latin DJ
MILE 3.5: Victor Luna, Latin DJ
MILE 4.0: The Roadrunners, Rock & Country
MILE 5.0: Country 92.5, Country DJ
MILE 6.0: Roadrunner, Rock & Roll
MILE 8.0: Rick Beaulieu, Bagpipes
MILE 8.5: Powerstation, DJ
MILE 9.0: Little Ugly, Rock
MILE 11.0: Rob Ruby & The Sundance Kids,
Funk Band
MILE 11.5: Alvin Carter African Drummers,
African Dummers
MILE 12.0: Tim Gysin, Rock & Roll
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NEW ENGLAND’S FINEST
Class of 2014
/// MASTERS TO WATCH (AGE 40+)
MIKE GALOOB, Peace Dale, RI — Winner of
the US Masters 10K Championship, New Balance
Masters Mile in 4:23:48, and three straight
USATF-NE championships at 10M (53:58), 13.1M
(1:10:44) and 5K (15:31).
E D I TE D F R OM N E W E N G L A N D R U N N ER , WR ITTEN B Y B O B FITZG ER ALD , PU B LISH ER
BYRNE DECKER &
ANDY SPAULDING
The half marathon fields will, as always, be crazy fast. The men’s
marathon features seasoned performers and some break-out
new faces as well as the best Masters field to date. The women’s
marathon field is loaded, the deepest and fastest you’ll find in
the Northeast outside of Boston & New York Marathons.
SARAH BARD, Somerville, MA — Entered Hartford 2013
with 7-straight PRs and finished in 2:43:16—just missing a
Trials qualifier by 19 seconds. At this year’s KeyBank Vermont
City Marathon, Sarah placed 2nd in 2:45:19 and set a PR at
2:45:26 at Boston.
SARAH BARD
ERICA
JESSEMAN
KATIE EDWARDS, Glastonbury, CT — 5th place finisher
in 2013. Won the 2012 Harrisburg Marathon (2:57:58). The
mother of three ran 2:45:29 at this year’s Boston Marathon.
EMILY D’ADDARIO, Farmington, CT — Age 23, ran 2:57:11
last year and in 2014 registered a 1:24:58 at Boston’s Run to
Remember Half Marathon.
KAREN BERTASSO, Scotia, NY — Set PRs this year in the
5K (17:43), 10K (36:38) and half marathon (1:18:28). She ran
2:50:01 marathon last year and aims for mid-2:40s at Hartford.
PAT & KATIE MOULTON
FOLLOW THEM
With the NU Hartford
Marathon app, now
available FREE in the
iTunes and Google
Play app stores!
KATIE (TREWORGY) MOULTON,
Providence, RI — Ran the Hartford
half for three straight years from 20102012 and placing 3rd, 4th and then
2nd in 2012 in a PR 1:18:05. Since
marrying Pat Moulton, she stepped up
to the marathon and has run 2…and
won 2…the last in a PR 2:55:48 at the
Cape Cod Marathon in 2013.
KAREN BERTASSO
DENISE SANDAHL, Bow, NH — Winner of this year’s USATF-NE 5M Championship, also the 5th woman at Mt. Washington
and ran a PR 2:54:13 at this year’s Boston Marathon.
LAURA BRUSTOLON, Lawrence, MA — Ran 2:56:32 at
Boston in 2013 and recently won the Ocean Beach Run 11.6M for
a 5th time­– 1:10 flat (6:01 pace).
DENISE SANDAHL
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MARY-LYNN CURRIER
MEGHAN LOUT,
Colchester, VT —
A wildlife biologist with
three past marathon wins
and the winner of this
year’s Stowe 8M.
ANNIE PAREDES,
Westfield, MA —
Ran her first marathon in
Hartford in 2010. She ran
3-flat at Boston this April.
DIANE SENECAL,
Wakefield, RI —
A 41 year-old mother of
three and a full-time
Nurse Practioner, Diane
ran a 3:02:48 as 3rd
Master last year.
MARY-LYNN CURRIER,
Burlington, CT —
Just turned 50 and ran a
recent Boston-Vermont
City double of 2:59:10/
3:00:53. She will be
making her 14th straight
marathon appearance at
Hartford on Oct. 11.
CONNIE GRACE,
Hopewell, Jct., NY —
Owns the NEF 50+ record
of 3:05:11 from 2012
and returned last year
for another stellar
performance and
divisional win in 3:06:25.
MATT PELLETIER
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE, Manville, RI & MARTIN TIGHE,
Providence, RI — Tighe, 56, was the marathon’s top Senior last
year (on his birthday!) with a time of 2:41:12. Last year at age 49,
Lawrence ran 1:16:10 to place as 3rd Master in the half marathon.
MATT PELLETIER, West Greenwich, RI —
Placed 3rd in 2013 and 2nd last year in 2:21:22
following lost training time after an infectious
spider bite. Could the third time be the charm?
ERIC MACKNIGHT, Clifton
Park, NY — Eric posted a big
marathon PR here last year to
place 3rd in 2:22:21.
SCOTT MINDEL, Ballston Lake, NY —
19th at Boston in 2012 and 1st New Yorker at
Boston last year in 2:22:25. This March at the
windy Shamrock Marathon (VA) Scott placed
4th in 2:25:39.
TYLER
ANDREWS,
Concord,
MA — Won
the Boston
TYLER ANDREWS
Run to
Remember Half Marathon three
straight years culminating in a
course record of 1:07:02 in 2012.
OZ PEARLMAN, NYC — Oz ran a PR 2:25:24
in 2013 and won a 3rd New Jersey Marathon
title this year in 2:29:24.
SCOTT LESLIE, Rutland, MA — Winner of
the 2010 Providence Marathon in 2:35:48, and he crushed that with
a 2:26:43 showing at Hartford.
PAT MOULTON, Providence, RI — Winner of the inaugural NEF
program in 2008 with a 2:21:49 performance and came back to win
again in 2009. Pat ran 2:15:35 in 2006 and then 2:18:35 at the
2008 US Olympic Trials Marathon. Running Cape Cod last year with
wife, Katie, he competed with what turned out to be a less than fully
healed (ruptured) spleen, gutted
it out and still won for his 8th
marathon title.
DEREK & THOMAS RAMMELKAMP, Miller Place, NY
— Twin 24-year-old brothers,
both ran for Wagner College
from 2007-2011. Now training
together, look at around 2:25 for
Thomas while Derek is hedging
his bets to a “sub 2:30.”
JEFF WADECKI, Ledyard,
CT & WILLIAM SANDERS,
Wethersfield, CT — Jeff
placed 2nd in the 2012
Providence Marathon (2:28:36)
and won this year’s Colchester
Half Marathon in 1:12:01.
Sanders ran the Hartford Half
Marathon in 2011, placing 4th
in 1:07:52. In 2013, he ran his
first marathon at Hartford in
2:32:03. He owns the Hartford
5K record of 14:55.
/// GRAND MASTERS (AGE 50+)
/// MEN’S HALF MARATHON
/// MEN’S MARATHON
/// WOMEN’S MARATHON
ERICA JESSEMAN, Scarborough, ME & HILARY DIONNE, Charlestown, MA
— In her debut marathon in 2011, Erica won Hartford in a Trials qualifying 2:45-flat.
At 22, she was one of the youngest competitors at the 2012 US Olympic Trials Marathon
in Boston. Battling injury, she placed second to Dionne at Hartford in the fall of 2012
and then roared back last year to win in a New England’s Finest (NEF) record 2:38:13.
Dionne was just a few seconds off her Personal Record (PR) in 2nd at 2:39:40. Both
had easily eclipsed the 2016 Trials ‘B’ (2:43) standard. Dionne, who had won in 2012
in 2:40:35 (an 8-minute PR) clinched the ‘A’ (2:37) standard
with a 2:35:08 at Boston this April (Jesseman ran 2:42:32).
BYRNE DECKER, Yarmouth, ME — Six-time
Maine Marathon winner, 2:33:36 at Boston this year.
ANDY SPAULDING, Freeport, ME — Ran 2:27 at Hartford
2013, 1:14:59 at the New Bedford Half Marathon.
TOP: DEREK RAMMEL-KAMP,
BOTTOM LEFT: JONNY WILSON;
RIGHT: WILLIAM SANDERS
NICK WHEELER, Portland,
ME — 1:09:26
CHASE PIZZONIA, Bronx,
NY — 1:09:56
ROB GOMEZ, Portland, ME
— 1:07:16 at the New Bedford
Half Marathon
KEVEN O’NEIL, North
Kingstown, RI; JEFF
HOWLEY, Providence,
RI; DAVID JOHNSON &
JESSE REGNIER, both
Northampton, MA — Are
all solid 1:09:30 to 1:10:30
performers who’ll add depth to
what is always a solid field.
/// WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON
CARLY DION
CARLY DION,
Biddeford,
ME — Finished 8th last
year in 1:21:10
SYBIL SHAPIRO, Clinton,
CT — Won the inaugural
Harvard Pilgrim Middletown
Half this April in 1:21:30.
MARY PARDI,
Falmouth, ME
— 44, owns the
NEF 40+ record
of 1:20:57
(2011). Last
year she
ran 1:21:28.
MARY PARDI
CARRIE BOVA CORBETT,
Wallingford, CT — 26, a
former UConn runner, won Half
at the Hamptons (1:22:50).
MAUREEN BURNS, Hamden,
MA — 54, 3-time winner of the
Senior division with a best of
1:32:03.
MARY CAMIRE, Wakefield,
RI — Since turning 60, is
undefeated in her division.
JO MARCHETTI, Newington,
CT — 71, is the former
Veterans NEF record holder
and ran 2:01:36 at the 2014
Cheshire Half Marathon.
/// HALF MARATHON: THE NEF FAVORITES
JONNY WILSON, Falmouth, ME — In 2012, Jonny dueled with the Ethiopian frontrunners, going through 10 miles in 50:22. From miles 10 to 11 his legs were numb, yet
he held for 3rd in 1:06:24.
JONAS HAMPTON, Hartford, CT — Former U of H 10,000m record holder, ran
1:06:43, placing 4th (1st US). This year he’s run 4:19 for the mile on the track.
MEGAN HOGAN, Saratoga Springs, NY — Age 26, Megan sprinted past Ethiopia’s
Pauline Wanjuri to win last year by 7-seconds in 1:13:19, qualifying her for the 2016 Trials.
MEGAN HOGAN
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To the running community, the collaboration between
the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) and Fleet Feet
Sports has always seemed like a natural partnership.
While a passion for running has always been their
common ground, the joint sponsorship has strengthened
in recent years to bridge the gaps between running,
training, and building the athletic community.
Located in West Hartford Center,
Fleet Feet is the area’s premier store
and resource for athletic footwear and
apparel, making it an essential stop for
local runners. “We’re not just a shoe
store—we’re a starting place,” says
co-owner Stephanie Blozy. “We’re really
a resource for anybody motivated to get
out there and get fit.”
Since taking over Fleet Feet Sports in
2008, sisters Stephanie and Carrie
Blozy have gone beyond the emphasis
on retail and continue to support the
Hartford Marathon Foundation’s races
and overall mission.
“Little by little we grew the sponsorship
into something more,” Stephanie says.
“Now we host joint training programs on
opposite days—the Hartford Marathon
does theirs in Glastonbury, and we do
ours in West Hartford. It’s great to offer
them in both locations to make it convenient for more people to participate.”
Training programs are hosted throughout the year, from programs for 5k
novices to first time marathon runners.
“One of our biggest training programs
is for the O’Hartford 5k; we usually
have around 150 people signed up
for it,” says Stephanie. Training
programs consist of coached group
runs with guidance on proper form,
as well as additional optional runs
throughout the week.
While working to connect customers
with training programs and HMF
races, the Fleet Feet team provides
additional support through in-store
promotion, social media, and the store
newsletter.
“I love what the Hartford Marathon has
done to support the community—if we
can help them build their registration
base, it makes [our partnership] that
much better,” says Stephanie. “When
we work together to create excitement
about the races, we might originally
get a mom training for her first 5k
to sign up—but then she gets her
husband and daughter on-board and
word spreads from there.”
Beyond the training programs, Fleet
Feet Sports also provides a location
for HMF race packet pickup, which
enables runners to experience the store
firsthand while they prepare for their
race. “We did that for the Iron Horse
half marathon and the Red Dress Run;
the packet pickup worked well because
we also have an annex space where
runners can ask questions” to experts
in the field.
With more than 32 races each year,
it’s safe to say that Fleet Feet Sports
and the Hartford Marathon Foundation
keep pretty busy with no sign of slowing down soon. “It’s a cool reciprocal
relationship where [Fleet Feet] can
help with product, shoes and location
and HMF is able to provide that race
experience,” says Stephanie. “It’s a
great partnership where we can help
each other out and grow the running
community.”
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it any place we need to pick up prepared food, then as food
deliveries come in, they get stored in the refrigerator truck
overnight and parked next to the food tent,” she explains.
When race day arrives, two identical food tents are assembled
with two service lines each. “It’s all about streamlining
operations and making the most of our space, time, and
volunteers,” Ellen says. Seasoned volunteers and newcomers
alike pitch in to ensure an efficient process throughout the
day, with long-term volunteers taking the lead to manage the
tent. Morning and afternoon shifts of sixty volunteers apiece
take place from 7am-11am and 10:30am-2:30pm, with an
additional shift of twenty focused solely on the grilled cheese.
Food Operations On Race Day
BY E MI LY CAHI L L
Each October, thousands of runners flock to Connecticut’s capitol city to participate
in the Hartford Marathon races. Over the course of twenty-one years, the marathon
has grown astronomically in its number of runners and spectators for the marathon,
half marathon, and 5k races. Such large groups call for a staggering amount of
snacks, fruit, soups and sandwiches to greet the exhausted runners at the finish
line, which begs the question, who manages all this food?
It’s a collaborative effort spearheaded by Ellen Smith, who has worked with HMF
in varying capacities for the last fourteen years. While she still wears many hats by
coordinating the Elite Athlete team and the organization’s charity program, Ellen
also takes the lead on food tent management for race day.
ELLEN S MITH (RIGHT )
It’s her seventh year running the food operations for
the Hartford Marathon, a project that begins each
summer to facilitate vendor communication, donations,
and volunteer coordination. This year, the food tents
will serve the classic comfort combination of grilled
cheese and tomato soup in addition to a variety of fruit
and snack options. In 2013, staff and volunteers served
more than six thousand sandwiches and 135 gallons
of soup, numbers that are likely to be surpassed this
time around.
Here’s a look at some
of what it takes:
VOLUNTEER HOURS
PORTABLE TOILETS
339,200
PAPER
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Once the ingredients are either
purchased or donated by generous
vendors, the task of preparing, transporting and organizing is at hand.
Prior to the race, the soup is heated
by Salute, a great Italian restaurant
adjacent to the park, put into insulated
air pots, then dispensed into serving
cups onsite. Ellen also works with the
students and staff at Howard Cheney
Technical School in Manchester to
make dozens of sheet pans of apple
crisp; the partnership has flourished as
HMF provides the ingredients and the
school incorporates the process into
their student learning. Before the race,
Ellen and her team rent a refrigerated
truck to transport and store all ingredients onsite at Bushnell Park. “We drive
19,000
HOTEL ROOMS
1,200
GALLONS
FINISHER
MEDALS
of
COFFEE
THE NUMBER
OF STEPS EACH
RUNNER IN THE
MARATHON WILL
TAKE TO COMPLETE
THE COURSE.
The average person’s stride
length is about 2.5 feet long.
That means it takes just over
2,000 steps to walk one mile,
and 52,400 steps to complete
the 26.2 mile marathon.
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PANS of
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21,478 GALLONS
Beyond the prepared food, thousands of fruit bowls, energy
bars, bagels and other snacks are laid out in each tent before
runners reach the hot selections. Any leftover food is donated
to a local food bank or soup kitchen following the race,
ensuring that no food is wasted.
“It’s really a system of preparing and making sure everyone
knows their role,” says Ellen. “You have to be flexible but
you have to have a plan.”
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“It’s pretty labor intensive,” says Ellen. “In the back [of the
tent] we have four large propane griddles with tables set
up for sandwich assembly. Some volunteers just layer bread
and cheese on sheet pans, then those trays come over to the
griddles, and we have servers who run in and out of the tents
with the grilled cheese to be served. It’s a constant flow.”
The food tent runs nonstop from around 8:30 in the morning
until 2:30pm.
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Fearless Women
/// OCTOBER 9, 2014
BY MARY AN N E CHUT E LY NCH
3 years and 3 days ago COLLEEN ALEXANDER was run over by a freight truck,
crushing her pelvis, hip and ankle, and draining her of blood. She is in Hartford
this weekend to run the marathon. But that’s not enough for Alexander. She is
doing her run as a fund-raiser for Girls on the Run.
“I want to show young girls that the human spirit is capable of so
many things. The thing is just getting to that starting line.”
At the start line with Colleen will
be Girls on the Run founder MOLLY
BARKER, who has conquered her own
challenges. Barker, a highend athlete who competed
in Hawaii’s Ironman four
times, began running at
age 15, the same time
she began to be a heavy
drinker. She kicked alcohol addiction at age
32, and in 1996, while
working as a substance abuse
counselor, started Girls on the Run to
help girls accept who they are and to
provide them with coping tools via
running games. From the first group
of 13 participants, Girls on the Run
has grown to 130,000 members in over 200 cities
nationwide. Dozens of 8
to 14-year-old girls from
Connecticut’s three Girls
on the Run Councils
are also running various races this weekend,
including the Southeast
Connecticut Council leader,
Sarah Lafayette, who is running her
first marathon.
KATHRINE SWITZER, the legend of women’s running, is also in Hartford for the
21st Hartford Marathon. While running the Boston Marathon in 1967, officials
tried to physically force Switzer off the course. After crossing the finish line,
she went to work “bashing one myth to the next” about the impossibility
of women running distance until the women’s marathon was added to the
Olympics in 1986. Women’s running has exploded to a multi-billion dollar
industry with women now accounting for 56 percent of marathon runners.
“Running has changed their lives profoundly,” says Switzer, whose Boston
bib number, 261, is synonymous with fearlessness. Switzer’s new initiative
261 Fearless is a global empowering movement that connects women though
running and walking events, clubs, training, and inspiring merchandise. “By
the time I finished the race, I had a life plan,” Switzer says. After watching
or running with these fearless competitors, you may have a new life plan, too.
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SWITZER’S #1 TIP:
Just put on your shoes and go.
“In 1967, irate race official Jock
Semple tried forcibly to remove
Kathrine Switzer from the then allmale Boston Marathon simply because
she was a woman. Luckily for Switzer,
the official was bounced out of the
race instead by her boyfriend and
she went on to finish. Switzer was
inspired by the incident to create
running events for over a million
women in 27 countries and led the
drive to get the women’s marathon
event into the Olympic Games (1984).”
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Powerful Stories from
Fearless Women
“I was nine last year,” and “One hill was not fun.”
Kathrine Switzer and Molly Barker
7:00 p.m., Hartford Hilton Hotel
Tickets: $20 (Light supper included)
Join us for an evening with women who
have empowered generations of women
to become runners.
You will be inspired by Kathrine Switzer,
iconic athlete, sports and social advocate,
author, Emmy award-winning and
television commentator. Kathrine is best
known for pioneering the official entrance
of women into the marathon, beginning
in the late 1960’s.
Kathrine will be joined by Molly Barker,
the founder of Girls on the Run. In 1996,
Molly envisioned a world where every
girl knows and activates her limitless
potential and is free to boldly pursue her
dreams. She started the Girls on the Run
program with 13 girls in Charlotte, NC.
Today, nearly 800,000 girls across the
country have been served by the program.
Girls on the Run inspires girls to be
joyful, healthy and confident using a
fun, experience-based curriculum which
creatively integrates running.
You’ll also hear from Colleen Kelly
Alexander. A lifelong athlete, Colleen’s
body and world were shattered when she
was run over by a freight truck in 2011.
You will learn about her remarkable
recovery, her mission to create positive
change and her unbreakable spirit.
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— KARI CRADDOCK
Speaking of Fearless,
MEET THE CHALLENGED ATHLETES.
B Y M A RY A N N E C H U T E LY N C H
STEPHANIE MARQUEZ, 15, competed in
the Paralympic Games in London in
August, representing the United States
in the 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500
meter races. The world record holder
in her division for discus throwing,
Stephanie began training through the
Adaptive Athletes Program at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain,
when she was six. The sophomore at
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing
Arts in Hartford wheeled herself
through the city in the 5K last year,
and is competing again because on the
road in Hartford, “I don’t feel different
from other people.”
KARI CRADDOCK, the youngest of the
HSC’s adaptive athletes to compete in
the 5K, says, “I was nine last year,”
and “One hill was not fun.” But she is
no quitter. Kari’s mother ran the Hartford half-marathon in 2010, a month
before she was diagnosed with breast
cancer. Kari pushed her wheelchair
alongside her Mom, who ran between
chemotherapy treatments. On Mother’s
Day Kari and her Mom Karleen fulfilled
their dream of racing together in the
breast cancer fund-raiser CT Race
in the Park. After completing four
5Ks this year, Kari is ready to tackle
Hartford’s hills again.
Blade runner and triple amputee
CAMERON CLAPP from California will run
the half-marathon as honorary member
of the Hospital for Special Care’s team
of 50 athletes and caregivers, who
represent over 600 athletes served
annually by the HSC’s Adaptive
Athletes Program.
ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL CONNECTICUT
CHAPTER will be represented by 20
athletes whose challenges range from
blindness to stroke to ambulatory
injuries. Erin Spaulding, president of
the Connecticut chapter, is running
the half-marathon to raise money for
racing chairs for Achilles Athletes who
dream of competing someday, but
can’t afford a lightweight chair. The
newly formed Connecticut Achilles
chapter welcomes athletes, supporters
and volunteers to serve as guides
for Achilles athletes living throughout
the state.
sports scene, will host all challenged
athletes before and after the races on
marathon weekend with a tent, secure
storage of equipment and nourishment
in the CHAPTER 126 CHALLENGED
ATHLETE AREA. The Chapter 126
Sports and Fitness Center in Bristol
which opens this fall, is an adaptive
recreational sport and fitness center,
designed specifically for people with
disabilities. The first adaptive recreational facility in the state, it features
adaptive exercise equipment, a gym
for adaptive team sports, and a staff
specializing in adaptive athletics.
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Look to your right
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see your fellow
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river, just crossing
over the 4 mile mark in Hartford.
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EAST HARTFORD ROTARY CLUB —
reaches out to athletes of all abilities
with water cups at Mile 7. “When
runners come, it’s a madhouse at the
water station,” says Neal Cunningham.
“The elite runners come first, and all of
a sudden the mob shows up.” It’s not
a job for the dainty. Water sloshes
erratically out of the cups and splats
off the road when runners grab a
swallow on the run. Volunteers hold
the cups out for runners on the course,
while others madly fill more cups
with water from hoses connected to a
nearby school. Between the waves of
legs rushing by, Rotarians rake discarded
cups off the road to prevent runners
from tripping. “We all work the entire
time. Your clothes get mussed up. You
get a little wet when they are grabbing
We invest in bonds.
The human kind.
the water,” and if it is a rainy day,
you may get soaked to your skin,
says Cunningham, who, with his wife
Rosemary Hogan, and the same group
of Rotarians, has been at the water
station for 20 years.
They arrive at 7 AM to set up eight,
conference-length tables, and fill water
cups until the tables are covered. A
few tables are covered with a sports
drink, which the volunteers also mix
in buckets on race morning. “These
people are active volunteers. You give
them something worthwhile to do, and
they’re ready to jump in,” Cunningham
says. They return for “the satisfaction
of volunteering,” and because, “The
runners are usually very thankful…
Come and expect to have a good time!”
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The NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon Sponsors
Favorite Haunts
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LEFT TO RIGHT: LISA BUTLER, DANIELLE ALT & JOSH MILLER
Each year, the remarkable staff at the Hartford Marathon
Foundation produces dozens of inspiring races throughout
the community. In their downtime, these marathon experts
gravitate to favorite haunts in and around the towns they
live and work in. Local hot-spots abound, from hiking
destinations to drive-ins, happy hour hangouts and
hole-in-the-wall eateries. Here, the Hartford Marathon
Foundation staff share their favorite local haunts for
dining, drinking, running, and relaxing.
IN GLASTONBURY, home to Hartford
Marathon offices, Merchandising
Manager Diane DiBerardino opts for
ice cream at Robb’s Farm to savor a
sweet treat after an afternoon of hiking
in Blackledge Falls. An area staple for
more than a century, Robb’s continues
to make dozens of ice cream flavors
onsite. Among other HMF staff,
Operations Intern Steve Flanagan
agrees that The Spicy Green Bean,
also in Glastonbury, is a top contender
for best local lunch. From Steve’s
lunchtime pick—a chicken salad
sandwich, to weekend breakfast, this
quirky eatery offers dozens of lunch
options and a BYOB dinner with a
menu that changes weekly. In the fall,
a hearty seasonal brunch and apple
picking session at Rose’s Berry Farm in
South Glastonbury is not to be missed.
After a day at the office, you can
find Sponsorship Manager Danielle
Alt scoping out the lively happy hour
scene IN WEST HARTFORD. “I love
the happy hour at Grant’s and Treva,”
she says. “Especially Grant’s smoked
salmon flatbread” topped with arugula
and dill and tarragon crème fraiche.
Danielle and her coworkers also give
a nod to West Hartford’s Bartaco for
its spicy jalapeno margarita and
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cocktails made with fresh-pressed
juices. Down the road IN HARTFORD,
HMF Operations Manager Matt
Anderson relaxes at The Half Door,
a popular Irish Gastropub and local
watering hole in the West End
neighborhood. During Wednesday
evening happy hour, his beloved
Guinness drafts are just $2 a pint.
A short drive away, Hartford’s
downtown Italian restaurant, Salute,
is another celebrated restaurant,
renowned for its gourmet pasta menu
and perfect for pre-race carbo-loading.
IN EAST HARTFORD, the HMF staff
concurs that Main Street’s Pho501 is
a top pick for soup that warms the
soul. As the name suggests, this
Vietnamese eatery specializes in spicy,
steamy, beautifully seasoned pho in
several comforting varieties. For a
quick, satisfying lunch break, Carl’s
BBQ & Jerk, also in East Hartford,
features everything from barbecue rib
sandwiches to jerk pork and curried
goat platters. Its authentic home
cooking and casual ambiance make it
a delightful local haunt.
A stone’s throw from Hartford,
Genevieve Lattimer heads to her tried
and true WINDSOR bakery, aptly
named Get Baked. As Registration
Manager for the Hartford Marathon,
she raves about the ice cream with
seasonal fruit mix-ins, not to mention
the case brimming with fresh baked
goods. Lattimer is also a fan of Bart’s
Drive-in, a Windsor landmark for
sixty-five years with a casual, cozy vibe
that embraces the local community.
IN MANCHESTER, you’ll find Technical
Director Josh Miller enjoying a chipotle
bleu cheese burger with a frosty IPA at
Corey’s Catsup and Mustard—especially
after running or hiking the Case Mountain
trails. Race Director Beth Shluger also
heads to Manchester for a burger at
local landmark Shady Glen. Their
famous fried cheeseburger is her ideal
way to wind down after the annual
Manchester Road Race—especially
when finishing up with a peppermint
ice cream cone. Down IN ROCKY HILL,
Kim Neurath hits up Puket Café for a
spicy dose of drunken noodles and
basil fried rice. As Sales and Marketing Manager for HMF, she’s a fan of
the Thai eatery for its hot and spicy
cuisine. “The more stars the better,”
she says. “I like my sinuses to burn!”
Hole-in-the-wall favorites also abound
off the beaten path, where gorgeous
rural scenery pairs with delicious
dining options. For office manager
Jill Hallet, the “divey, yet perfect”
LITCHFIELD bar Dittos connects with
Bohemian Pizza to provide a range
of gourmet options for the ideal
combination of cheap drinks and
excellent food. Out IN COLCHESTER,
HMF Training Manager Lisa Butler hits
the Airline Trail and then relaxes at
Angelico’s Lake House near Lake
Pocodopaug IN EAST HAMPTON;
its tropical bar “makes you feel like
you’re sitting in Key West.” She also
recommends Sadler’s Ordinary IN
MARLBOROUGH for their excellent
breakfast and family-friendly atmosphere.
HMF STAFF: Danielle Alt, Matt Anderson, John Barresi, John Bornhorst, Lisa Butler, Jen
Clark, Diane DiBerardino, Jess Hallet, Jill Hallet, Tom Hutchinson, Genevieve Lattimer,
Shari Maglio, Josh Miller, Kim Neurath, Sarah Roberson, Beth Shluger and Ellen Smith
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