AUGUST 28, 2024 – East Hartford, CT – Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) welcomes Runna as the featured training app partner for HMF Events, including CT’s premier race, the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on October 19, 2024. The HMF community can support their race goals with customized plans through Runna to support the journey to their next finish line. To familiarize with the functionality and unlock personalized running plans, participants can access Runna through a free 2-week trial through HMF.
“We are proud to support participants of all experience levels and abilities to join us at events, and Runna’s customizable training app is a great enhancement to support their journey,” said Josh Miller, president of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “With eight weeks until Connecticut’s biggest race day, we want to empower Eversource Hartford Half Marathon participants with additional tools to support their training and get physically and mentally prepared. We also encourage more people to tap 5K training, whether to achieve their first race goal, spur a return back to running or support whatever personal goal they have for themselves.”
Participants in the Eversource Hartford Half Marathon can join in-progress training to ready themselves to finish under the glorious Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Hartford on October 19. Those looking to participate in the Charity 5K in Hartford can join the 8-week training plan to get race ready for their first 5K, or to improve upon their performance, and those returning to running can get set up to start the 6-week customized plan.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Hartford Marathon Foundation as the training app provider. At Runna, we’re committed to empowering runners of all levels with the tools they need to achieve their goals, and this partnership allows us to bring our innovative training solutions to an even broader community,” said Ben Parker, Runna cofounder and Head Coach. “We look forward to supporting Hartford Marathon Foundation participants every step of the way, from their first training run to crossing the finish line.”
To introduce participants to the benefits provided with the Runna training app, details are available for a free 2-week trial on the HMF Support Hub. The online resource also includes support tools, training guides, injury prevention and recovery tips and nutrition/hydration guidance for the community.
Runna training subscriptions will be available for remaining 2024 races as well as available when the 2025 race schedule opens. Learn more about the schedule of HMF Events at www.HartfordMarathon.com. Follow the conversations on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter/X at @RunHMF or Instagram at HMF_Events.
About the Hartford Marathon Foundation
The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be healthy and fit. Located in East Hartford, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon Foundation organizes more than 30 annual athletic races, including the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon and training programs for youth runners. For more information, visit http://www.HartfordMarathon.com and on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter/X at @RunHMF and Instagram at HMF_Events.
About Runna
Runna is your personal running coach with tailored plans to achieve your goals, whether you’re aiming for a faster 5k or your first marathon. We go the extra mile in helping you develop every aspect of your running including:
· 5* rated personalized training plans that sync with your favorite fitness devices
· Holistic coaching including strength, nutrition and injury management advice
· Support from our global in-app community and world-class coaching team
