Last Friday morning we enjoyed a great five mile fun run with Stroehmann out in Horsham, Pennsylvania. BoMF piled into a few cars to drive north where we were greeted with birthday balloons and hats to celebrate our upcoming 4th birthday! Despite it storming through the night, we enjoyed perfect running weather.
It was a smooth 2.5 miles out and then 2.5 miles back on the power line trail. We were able to enjoy the quiet air and green foliage that sometime seem rare in Philadelphia proper. Carlos finished up his run by skipping through the finish line and Esterlina crossed while dancing and clicking her heels. Everyone was greeted by “Grampa” and with water at the finish line.
We enjoyed some post race birthday cake and breakfast with the good people of Stroehmann. We are so thankful for their enthusiasm and incredibly generosity. Not only did the company make a donation to BoMF, they also hosted a Sneaker Day. It was wonderful to see so many associates in sneakers supporting us and helping us achieve our mission. We can’t wait to see them again for 20in24 (and you for that matter)! If you haven’t already done so, either register to run or volunteer at the 4th Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24, www.20in24.com.
Do you want to make a difference while doing something you love? Back on My Feet has the perfect opportunity for you!
We have partnerships with dozens of the most popular races in the United States, so those who wish to make their racing experience more meaningful can FundRace for Back on My Feet. As a FundRacer, you will receive guaranteed entry into the race and several other great benefits, such as free training; e-mails with training tips, inspirational stories and more; race day VIP amenities; an exclusive Back on My Feet FundRacing shirt and gear; a personal fundraising website; a fundraising kit to help you reach your goal and much, much more! Specific benefits vary slightly from event to event, so click on the links below to learn more.
2011 FundRacing Opportunities:
March 20 – New York City Half-Marathon
March 26 – SunTrust National Marathon - SunTrust matching up to $20,000 raised, see link for more details!
April 10 – Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
April 10 – Washington, D.C. George Washington Parkway Classic
May 1 – Blue Cross Blue Shield Broad Street Run (Philadelphia)
May 7 – OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indianapolis)
May 20-21 – Ragnar Relay Series New England
June 4 – Ruckus Boston
June 10-11 – Ragnar Relay Series Chicago
June 18 – Baltimore 10-Miler
July 16-17 – The Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 Race Event
August 14 – Falmouth Road Race (Boston)
August 14 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
September 11 – The Nation’s Triathlon
September 16-17 – Reach the Beach New Hampshire
September 23-24 – Ragnar Relay Series Washington, D.C.
Oct. 9 – Bank of America Chicago Marathon (registration opens Feb. 1, but you can pre-register today with BOMF!)
October 30 – Marine Corps Marathon
Nov. 6 – ING New York City Marathon
For more information on these races and more, please contact Robert Nonemacker at robert@backonmyfeet.org.
A month into registration for the Fourth Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 this July, we couldn’t resist but to share these classic Running Superfan commercials.
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Remind you of the Lone Ranger at all!? Check them out below.
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Registration is NOW OPEN for the 4th Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 Relay Challenge, Lone Ranger Ultra Marathon, Midnight Madness Run & Pajama Loop to be held July 16th and 17th, 2011 in Philadelphia.(We warned you last week!)
Get involved in one of the four parts of this exciting race event along the famed Schuylkill River of Philadelphia:
Congratulations to our 2010 Lone Ranger winners Serge Arbona and Sabrina Moran.
See all the race results here. See photos from the 20in24 here and media coverage here.
Registration will open this Monday, Nov. 8th at 9 a.m. EST for the 4th Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 Relay Challenge, Lone Ranger Ultra Marathon, Midnight Madness Run & Pajama Loop to be held July 16th and 17th, 2011 in Philadelphia.
Get involved in one of the four parts of this exciting race event along the famed Schuylkill River of Philadelphia:
Congratulations to our 2010 Lone Ranger winners Serge Arbona and Sabrina Moran.
See all the race results here. See photos from the 20in24 here and media coverage here.
Despite daytime temperatures in the 90s, two ultra marathon course records fell at the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 Race Event, which also proved to be the largest yet.
More than 2,000 people converged on Lloyd Hall near Philadelphia’s picturesque Boathouse Row for the 24-hour event over the weekend. Roughly 1,400 of them were runners prepared to take on the 8.4 mile Schuylkill River loop in one of several races. The event raised $250,000 for Back on My Feet, the running-based program to combat homelessness.
Serge Arbona, 45, retained the Lone Ranger crown, besting 250 other ultra marathon participants to win his third 24-hour distance title, breaking his own course record by running 146.75 miles.
“I pushed myself harder this year,” said Arbona, of Parkville, MD. “I hope to be back and do the same next year.”
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During the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24, six Baltimore runners had one brilliant idea: to eat a Philly cheesesteak from a famous shop after each loop they ran.
These six brave souls are Peter Jackson, coach for Back on My Feet Baltimore team MCVET, Jon Lange, a Baltimore Station team non-residential member, Patrick Sullivan, a team American Rescue Workers non-res, Mike DiJulia, team leader for THUMB, Patrick Range, ARW team leader, and Craig Lindemann, a BSTAT non-res.
Read their story, as told by Patrick Range, below:
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Ultra-marathoner Juliane Holz got a lot of attention during the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24.
Holz, who ran 89 miles last year and 76.104 in 21 hours this year, did interviews with NBC 10, CBS 3 and KYW 1060 News Radio because of her goal to break 100 miles, experience volunteering with Back on My Feet Philadelphia’s Ridge Avenue team and, sure, her sunny disposition.
Because we wanted a little insight into running for 24 hours, we spoke to Holz, too. Below, she shares her experience with us on video before, during and after the race.
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Lots of photos, media coverage, tweets, Facebook mentions and conversation circled around the Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24.
We also found a smattering of video clips that we didn’t put anywhere else. So below, find a roundup of some video extras of the weekend.
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The Third Annual Stroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 race event could not have been a success without the generous support of dozens of corporate partners, friends and supporters.
We proudly displayed their banners and welcomed their staffs and representatives at this weekend’s event. We’d like to take another chance to thank them all and offer some specific highlights below.
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