Team Hope For The Warriors® Members,
Team
Hope For The Warriors® registration is rolling for many popular fall events!
Our bibs for the Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon 10K, Army
Ten-Miler, and TCS NYC Marathon are going fast. If you, or anyone you know is
interested in competing in these events on Team Hope For The Warriors® register
quickly as we have limited bibs for each race.
Below are the
confirmed dates and races for 2015
Army Ten Miler*
Marine Corps Marathon*
Marine Corps Marathon 10K
TCS NYC Marathon
*Handcycle friendly race
Fundraising Tip:
Let
friends and family know who and what they are supporting by donating. Share
your personal story of why you're supporting military families. Also, share a Hope
For The Warriors® blog post with your supporters so they can see the
impact of their donation. Keep supporters updated on your training and
fundraising progress as you approach race day.
Training Tip:
Now that it’s summer time, the days are longer and the temperature is
higher. Consider these tips for warmer weather training:
- In humid climates, the coolest part of the day is at dawn. In less humid climates, the coolest part of the day is in the evening time. If you cannot run in the coolest part of the day, pick a shady course to keep yourself out of the sun.
- Acclimate yourself to the weather. Start slow if you haven’t been in the heat for a while and increase your time outside as you progress weekly. On days when the temperature is really high, consider keeping your workout indoors or go for a swim.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You will lose water and electrolytes faster in the warmer weather. Drink more water than the recommended amount in order to replace the amount of water you lose through sweat. Be sure to get water from all the water stations during races or keep water with you as you train.
- Be sure to give yourself at least one day of rest each week. Take some time off so your body can recover. Without rest, you will be more prone to injuries and negatively affect your progress. Spend the day with family and friends to enjoy the summer time.
Team Member Corner: Nelson Pacheco
Written by his daughter, Isabella Pacheco, as Nelson is currently
serving in Afghanistan on his 5th tour. Both Isabella and Nelson
will be running the 2015 TCS NYC Marathon this fall.
My dad, Nelson Pacheco, has been active in the Air Force for
the past 33 years and continues to serve his country selflessly, now on
his 5th tour. He is a man of great spirits, full of joy, and proud to serve in
the military. Running on Team Hope For the Warriors® is one of the many ways my
dad helps our men and women who are fighting for our country. He runs with
a spirit of devotion and care for our soldiers. He has been running for the
past 20 years and introduced me to the great sport. Running is not only a sport
to my father and I, but also a way we help provide for the needs of service
members and give attention to great organizations like Hope For The Warriors®.
My dad volunteers and devotes himself to others, which I’ve admired throughout
my life. He is my role model, my loving dad, and an inspiration to many. I
salute my dad and all the warriors who protect our way of life.
Program Information:
Team Gear:
There are new items coming soon to the online store, including a
sleeveless Team jersey! As a member of our Team, you can save 10% on all online
store items. As you train, be sure to proudly wear the Hope For The Warriors®
logo so that people know the reason for your hard work. Visit www.hopeforthewarriors.org/store and use the discount
code TEAMH4W.
Charity Navigator:
For
the fourth year in a row, Hope For The Warriors® has received a four-star
rating on Charity Navigator. This exceptional rating, achieved by only 8% of
the nonprofits they evaluate, highlights Hope For The Warriors® financial
responsibility to the service members, military families, and families of the
fallen we support. Team members can continue to ask people to donate towards
fundraising goals with confidence! We invite you to view their latest evaluation of
our efforts on the Charity Navigator website.
A Warrior’s Wish®:
This
year, Hope For The Warriors® will grant 11 wishes to support service members,
veterans, and military families. The nature of these Wishes will vary in scope
from business, fitness, financial, and outdoor-related. The enrichment process
will continue long after the Wish is granted to promote stability within the
lives of these heroes and their families. As the Wishes are granted we will
share the stories in the upcoming newsletters. Learn more about A Warriors Wish®
For
more information please contact Steve Barto at sbarto@hopeforthewarriors.org.
Port Jefferson Dragon Boat
Race Festival:
Hope For The Warriors®
will have a team in the 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Race Festival at the
harbor of Port Jefferson Village, NY on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 9 A.M. Please
visit http://portjeffdragonracefest.com
for more information or contact Jennifer Friedel at jfriedel@hopeforthewarriors.org
if you are interested in participating
with Hope For The Warriors®.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Series:
The Rock ‘n’ Roll race series has teamed up with everydayhero
as their official fundraising platform. You can now run in any Rock ‘n’ Roll
event and raise funds for Hope For The Warriors! Beginning March 1st,
every race participant will be asked if they want to fundraise on behalf of
their favorite cause during the race registration process. When you
register and are asked to choose your charity, pick Hope For The Warriors® and
you will automatically be given a Rock ‘n’ Roll everydayhero fundraising page!
USA Track & Field
(USATF):
Hope For The Warriors® is now a USATF Organization and if you are also
a USATF member you can now run for Hope For The Warriors® as an organization!
Furthermore, you can compete in the USATF championships. For more information
please contact Steve Barto at sbarto@hopeforthewarriors.org.
Educated Running, Form 101:
Educated Running, Form 101:
Check out the video of Team Hope For The Warriors® member reviewing her running form. She worked with running coaches and discussed a number of easy ways to improve running form through body posture, cadence, foot-strike, and more at NYC JackRabbit.
Run For The Warriors®:
Registration is now open
for the following Run For The Warriors® events:
- 4th Annual New Bern Run For The Warriors® Register
- 6th Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors® Register
- 5th Annual Harmon Meadow Run For The Warriors® Register
- ASA Sponsored Run For The Warriors® Register
- 8th Annual Long Island Run For The Warriors® Register
For the complete list of
races visit www.runforthewarriors.org,
check back frequently for more registration pages coming soon.
More Athletic Events Around the Country:
HyVee Pinky Swear Kid’s Triathlon:
For more information please visit: http://www.pinkyswear.org
Representing the Team:
Be sure to shoot us an email with your race schedule and where you will be wearing your Team jersey. Each time you wear your jersey, you help our mission to restore self, family, and hope. Feel free to share photos and special stories too!
Important Links For Social Media:
Twitter use #TeamH4W
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