October 17, 2017 | Lauren Woods - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
UConn Nation Runs Hartford Marathon
Members of the UConn Nation ran the Eversource Hartford Marathon on Oct. 14 to raise funds for the Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health.
UConn Foundation staff also ran the big race. Here is Heather McDonald, Lauren Prause, Rachel Marshall, Abbie O'Brien, and Jen Doak-Mathewson. Plus, Abbie's son Jack O'Brien also ran!
On Saturday, Oct. 14 the UConn Foundation Team of runners finished the Eversource Hartford Marathon’s various races. The runners helped raise thousands of dollars to support the work of UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center’s clinical care and research advancing the fight against heart disease.
Check out some of the photos shared by this year’s UConn Nation runners:
Couples Run
“The half marathon was really an awesome experience,” shared Kerry Cipriani, APRN of the Heart Rhythm Program at UConn Health who ran the race with her husband finishing at 2 hours and 40 minutes. “This was my first ever half marathon and the longest distance I have run to date. While challenging, with increasing distances each week, it was also something that we could do together as a team. While my husband runs almost twice as fast as I do normally, he stayed with me through the race and we crossed the finish line together. Honestly, this experience was one that I will remember with pride for some time.”
Cheering on Mom
“As a nurse practitioner in cardiology, where a lot of our focus is living a healthy lifestyle, it’s always nice to ‘practice what you preach’,” said Kerry Cipriani, APRN of the Calhoun Cardiology Center who was cheered on by her 3-year-old son during the big race as she ran by.
UConn Foundation Team
UConn Foundation staff also ran the big race. Here is Heather McDonald, Lauren Prause, Rachel Marshall, Abbie O'Brien, Jack O'Brien (Abbie's son) and Jen Doak-Mathewson.
UConn Foundation Staff with State Sen. Mae Flexer
Lauren with kids
UConn Foundation staffer Lauren Prause is overjoyed when greeted by her two children as she runs the Hartford Marathon.
UConn Health Volunteers
Thanks to all of the UConn Health volunteers at the gear check station at the Eversource Hartford Marathon on Oct. 14.
Selfie at the Finish Line
UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Christopher Morosky finished his fifth Hartford Half Marathon in 2:01:00. “It was a beautiful race day,” said Morosky. “I saw lots of friends, patients, nurses, and colleagues in the race and lining the streets. The whole thing is really just so much fun, and I was happy to raise a little money for UConn Health with this year's run.”
Heart Attack Survivor Runs with his Cardiologist
"We had a great time," said Calhoun Cardiology Center patient Bill Donovan, heart attack and cardiac arrest survivor who ran the Hartford Half Marathon for the second time with his cardiologist. "Dr. Heiko Schmitt's time was 2:02 and mine was 2:47. We were both happy with our results."
