Still Room to Apply!

The Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon Charity Team still has a limited amount of space available for runners to join our team to fundraise and run in the 2013 Boston Marathon. Visit the "application" page for all of the details.

It's not too late to join the fun and camaraderie!

Welcome to the 2013 FPC Team, Yogi Dani!

 

Dani Bialas, a.k.a. Yogi Dani, grew up and raised her family in Melrose, Mass. After the birth of her second child she re-entered the fitness world as a trainer, eventually starting up the practice of yoga and opening her own studio—Yoga in Me—in Medford, Mass. Dani was a runner in college and through the 90’s ran 5K’s, 10K’s, the Army 10 Miler, the infamous Falmouth Road Race, and numerous half marathons. Most recently, Dani completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.—with an impending hurricane chasing her for 26.2 miles.

Dani gained a fondness for Franklin Park while her son ran high school cross country. She likens the start of a meet on the Playstead to a “Braveheart” style charge. After completing her own BAA Half Marathon with a finish in White Stadium, her love just continued to grow. For more info on Dani visit DaniRunsBoston2013.US. To support Dani’s fundraising efforts, please visit:

Michelle Collier is from New Hampshire and enjoys spending time outdoors and loves the city of Boston. Michelle has hiked 46 of New Hampshire's 48 4000 footers and has played ice hockey on the Lady Monarchs who were the 2011 USA Hockey National Runners up team. Michelle has been a runner since high school and ran a cross country race in Franklin Park and competed in several Boston Road Races and the Maine Marathon. Most recently, Michelle has been competing in Sprint Triathlons and has competed in two National Events just missing representing the USA at worlds in 2011. This year Michelle will be focused on raising money for the Franklin Park Coalition and training for the 2013 Boston Marathon--which she will run on her Birthday. Michelle believes everyone should have a chance to get outside and play in a safe environment.

To support Michelle's run and her goals of giving local kids a safe place to play, please check out her fundraising page at: http://www.razoo.com/story/Fpcmarathoncharityteammichelle.

Welcome to the 2013 FPC Boston Marathon Team, Cindy!

Meet the newest member of the 2013 Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon, Cindy Brennan! Cindy hails from Roxbury and loves Franklin Park--not just because she is a librarian who is into historic preservation and Mr. Olmsted's amazing work, but because it gives her a places to train for cyclocross racing. The Boston Marathon won't be Cindy's first race atmosphere, but it will be her first marathon. Coach Toomey is thrilled to take on the challenge of working with this very fit newbie and maybe, just maybe, convincing her that running is better than biking!

If you want to be a part of the action on the Franklin Park Coalition team, we have a few spaces left. We offer superior support, USATF certified coaching, and a supportive group atmosphere to help carry you through both your fundraising efforts and marathon training. Apply today and contact our team leader, Julie Arrison, with any questions.

 

Spots Are Filling Quick!

If you're considering running the Boston Marathon and want to do it for a great cause with a great training program, please consider the Franklin Park Coalition! See our team application for all details or feel free to contact our Marathon Charity Team Leader Julie Arrison with any questions at julie@franklinparkcoalition.org.

 

Fantastic Fundraising Events in Store!

 

Winter Fun Runs!

 

A dedicated coach...who really will do it all!

 

A huge network of support!

 

A plan to get you to the finish!

 

Indoor track.

 

Team Bonding at its best.

 

Crazy fast runners (as well as crazy average and slow runners!)

 

Atlantic Ocean Ice Baths.

 

Marathon Training Coping.

 

Supported Group Runs.

 

Supporting local music and culture.

 

Supporting youth and athletics in Franklin Park.

 

A race day experience like no other!

 

26.2 Miles of Amazing!

Welcome to the 2013 Team, Margaret!

The newest member of the 2013 Franklin Park Coalition Boston Marathon Charity team is Margaret Newell. Margret hails from East Boston. She is a guidance counselor at Everett High School and strives to set a good example for he students. Because of this, Margaret is very exited to join the Franklin Park Coalition Team this year and to help support efforts to provide families, especially youth, a safe place to run, walk, participate in activities, or just be together. She has been running on again, off again for years and has quite the resume including 12 half marathons, 5 sprint distance triathlons, and 2 Boston Marathons with Wediko Children's Services . When not putting miles on her feet, Margaret likes to spend time with family and friends (particularly if there is a beach involved) and hanging out with her 6 year old Portuguese Water Dog, Buoy.