Do you have a Boston Marathon charity team? If so, please take Firstgiving up on our offer for a free fundraising training session.
Many of your runners are more nervous about raising $3,000+ than they are about running the 26.2 miles.
Firstgiving can help alleviate their concerns by attending your kick-off meeting and showing your runners how [...]
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It’s that time of year again where if you’re a runner, you give thanks for your health and celebrate by running a local turkey trot.
This Thanksgiving, some runners have decided to make their turkey trot a little more special by raising money for a cause that is dear to them.
For example, Wayne has raised $2,345 [...]
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This past Sunday, 20 fundraisers, friends and employees of Firstgiving met-up to run around the Charles River in Boston to celebrate World Run Day.
Some of us ran blistering paces, while others walked the 3.8-mile course, enjoying the sunny, crisp fall day. Afterwards, we shared our journeys, caught-up and got to know each other over delicious [...]
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Looking for some inspiration? Meet one of our successful fundraisers, Sarah Lewis. Sarah recently biked 70 miles with a team in the Hope for New York Bike-a-Thon, and has raised over $1,000 with Firstgiving.com. We caught up with Sarah to hear more about her story:
Why are you fundraising?
I am fundraising for Hope for New York, [...]
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Training for a big race takes up a lot of time and can take you away from many loved ones who aren’t putting in the miles with you.
Joni’s Iron tale
As a way to connect with her family and friends who are not training for Ironman Wisconsin, my friend Joni sends a weekly email called [...]
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Back to 12 week marathon fundraising plan>>
It’s no secret. Running with other people make your long runs easier and more pleasurable. Chatting with a running partner definitely makes the time go faster, so your run won’t be as mentally challenging.
The same goes for your fundraising efforts. You are fundraising as part of a team, so [...]
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If qualifying for Boston is not in your cards this year and you really want to run the Boston Marathon – fundraise for a nonprofit.
Next Wednesday, September 3, the 2009 Official Charities List will be posted on the Boston Marathon website.
If you have qualified for Boston, make it even more special. Use this year’s race [...]
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Do the speedwork first, build endurance later
Start with your close friends and family. They’re your core group of supporters, after all. Be sure to communicate why you’re doing this. Maybe you’re particularly passionate about the cause you’re running for, going for a specific time, or trying to qualify for Boston.
Whatever your reason, tell people! Put [...]
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Whether you are training to win or to finish, it takes a lot more than good old determination and willpower to get you through the big day. Having a plan helps you train smart and safe.
The fundraising side of your marathon training takes the same commitment and planning as the physical aspect. The days of [...]
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If you live in the Northeast and you are training for the Boston Marathon (or any other Spring marathon), staying motivated on days like today can be very difficult!
I have been in your running shoes many times. As an endurance athlete (7 marathons, 3 Ironmans, etc) and Run coach for Team Envision (my triathlon team), [...]
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