SPARK Your Sole Virtual Race Series
Registration
Have you been struggling to get the motivation to run consistently? Spark off your summer and get back your running fitness with this special race series! In the wake of COVID-19, SPARK Physical Therapy and Lift Your Sole are collaborating to coordinate a virtual race series to keep you motivated and running this summer even if in person races are cancelled!
5k: $18 Virtual Race Date June 25th- June 28th
Registration ends June 21st
10k: $18 Virtual Race Date July 16th- July 19th
Registration ends July 12th
Half Marathon: $18 Virtual Race Date July 30th- August 2nd
Registration ends July 26th
($50 if you sign up for all 3 at the same time)
Sign Up
Payments accepted through Venmo, PayPal, and credit card
1. Email: duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
2. Text “SPARK Your Sole” to (203) 376-6514
3. PAY HERE via PayPal by clicking THIS LINK
Frequently Asked Questions:
How Do I Run A Virtual Race?
You pick your course of that distance and you will have that 4 day window to pick a day to complete the race distance (Thursday to Sunday).
You can run, run/walk, or walk these distances to help keep you healthy and fit this summer!
What Will I Get By Signing Up?
1. The motivation to continue moving forward in your health during this global pandemic
2. Success of completing a 5k, 10k, or 13.1 after these trying times
3. Running motivational magnets, stickers, and temporary tattoos donated by Lift Your Sole
4. Exercise mini bands donated by SPARK Physical Therapy so you can strengthen those all important hip muscles!
5. Award Winner Prize Package for the top male and female in each race that will include:
Running specific surprise goodies from SPARK Physical Therapy and Lift Your Sole, gift certificates to Multisports Academy Gym and Woodbridge Running Company
Sketch of the SPARK Your Sole race medal combining all 3 medals into the SPARK logo!
The back of the SPARK Your Sole race medal is a magnet that can be used individually
6. Last but certainty not least…Raise some needed funds for 3 worthy organizations and causes that could use our help during this pandemic and economic crisis. 100% of the proceeds for the virtual races above the cost for materials to put together the medals will be donated to 3 organizations:
5k Race Proceeds: Multisports Academy (MSA)– was founded with a focus on promoting personal fitness and individual empowerment within southern Connecticut. MSA specializes in Small Group Training, Personal Training & Triathlon Coaching. This hub is the fabric in our local running and triathalon community in the surrounding New Haven region.
10k Race Proceeds: Woodbridge Running Company would like to help our local New Haven community by supporting the Elizabeth Celotto Child Care Center which helps teenage parents remain in school and achieve academically. This program helps support the emotional, cognitive, social and physical development of teenage parents and their children in the New Haven community. Watch THIS VIDEO to see what this amazing program has accomplished.
Half Marathon Proceeds: National Center for missing and exploited children
When Does Registration Close?
5k: Registration closes June 21st
10k: Registration closes July 12th
Half Marathon: Registration closes July 26th
How Much Does It Cost?
$18 for each race ($50 if you sign up for all 3 at the same time)
Click the video below to watch the LIVE interview with Lisa describing the race series within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group
Questions?
Connect with Duane or Lisa!
Text or Call Duane (203) 376-6514
Email: duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
Lisa Tatun:
Website: liftyoursole.com
Email: customerservice@liftyoursole.com
Facebook Page: Lift Your Sole
Instragram: @liftyoursole_
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Do you want to know more about our SPARK Physical Therapy running injury clinic or our healthy runner evaluation to get you on a specific plan to PREVENT any running related injuries as you run to stay healthy during COVID-19?
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CLICK HERE to read and listen to all of Matt’s running shoe tips!
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Click THIS LINK to hear Brett’s 3 Tips to help get your children more active!
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I know I have! Personally I’ve had this issue in this beginning of this coronavirus crisis trying to balance life, family, work, and staying active. We all had big goals for 2020 and spring races, now that the plan has changed we can’t let ourselves dip into a place we don’t want to go! In this blog article, I got you covered on how you can stay active and fit with these 3 tips I learned during the COVID-19 crisis.
Click THIS LINK to learn about my 3 Tips to boost your confidence with your home workouts during this difficult time.
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I hope these resources help you stay active, stay healthy, and just keep running through COVID-19! Be safe and well my friends!
Warmest wishes,
Duane
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