Hartford Marathon Foundation Unveils Team HMF 2016

The Hartford Marathon Foundation is pleased to announce the final selection of members for Team HMF in 2016. This group of 17 women and 13 men represents runners from diverse backgrounds and age groups. They come from throughout the southern New England area and represent a wide range of experiences. From health and fitness professionals to parents and teachers, their motivations differ but they share the passion to live healthier, be stronger and help others. The members of Team HMF are eager to inspire and encourage their peers.

The majority of members are returning from 2015. Members were chosen based on their race experience, social media activity, community involvement and commitment to spreading HMF’s mission. Team members will embody the mission through efforts to promote health, fitness and enjoyment throughout the regional running community.

As ambassadors, members will be seen racing in Team HMF uniforms, participating in awareness initiatives and sharing perspective on HMF events through their personal experiences, all in an effort to encourage athletes of all abilities to get out and run.

Team HMF 2016:

Sarah Bourdeau, East Haven, CT

Marc Cerrone, Pomfret Center, CT

Stacey Clark, East Berlin, CT

Amie Conner, Wethersfield, CT

John Coppola, Middletown, CT

Jeanne Corey, Winsted, CT

Alberto Cortes, West Hartford, CT

Nichole Donzella, Windsor, CT

Stephanie Gagliardi, East Hartford, CT

Sue Hayes, Newington, CT

Robyn Hollister, Glastonbury, CT

Scott Hollister, Glastonbury, CT

Wendy Ku, Farmington, CT

Tony Labriola, Southbury, CT

Adam Lippencott, Hartford, CT

Marty Maldonado, Unionville, CT

Kimberly Markey, Kensington, CT

Elizabeth Mashiak, Middletown, CT

Kristina Miner, Newington, CT

Ryan Morgan, Wethersfield, CT

Katie Ouellette, Barkhamsted, CT

Diane Perry, Bloomfield, CT

Eric Pouliot, Fiskdale, MA

Carlos Quiles, New Britain, CT

Elanna Rubenstein, Bristol, CT

Susan Rubenstein, Simsbury, CT

Dwayne Taylor, Windsor, CT

Chris Trotta, Longmeadow, MA

Kevin Vallez, Ellington, CT

Jesse Wanzer, Glastonbury, CT

“We are looking forward to another year working with such an enthusiastic, diverse and inspiring group of local runners. We are thrilled to have their help in promoting the importance of an active lifestyle to new and experienced athletes,” said Beth Shluger, CEO and Executive Director of the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “The Team this year is comprised of both new and returning members who were hand-picked based on their ability to personify the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s commitment to creating a healthier, more active community.”

Team members will train and race in Team HMF apparel, post updates and photos through social media channels, participate in race-day initiatives and other group activities and compete in races throughout the region.

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 Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon Foundation organizes approximately 42 annual athletic races, including the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, and training programs for young runners. For more information, visit www.HartfordMarathon.com and follow on Facebook at HMF Events, Twitter at @runHMF and Instagram at HMF_Events.