Cheer Central

Thank you for stepping up to support your My Perfect Marathon athlete!  They have committed to training for and planning a race that is perfect for them, and you will be key to helping make that happen. But you won't be alone!

We offer individual and group calls to assist with planning and resources to help guide and inspire you!!.

Some athletes will want no bells and whistles, maybe just a water stop or two and a (socially distanced) high five at the finish line. Others will be delighted at the prospect of perhaps a chocolate stop, or surprise supporters popping up along the route on race day.

Your role is to understand from your athlete what they want and then make it happen. Some ideas include:

Pre-event:

• Talk with your athlete about when they typically need water, electrolytes or other nutritional support
• What would they ideally LOVE to have along the route: chocolate, bubbles, live music, wet sponges, a sprinkler? The options are endless!!
• Map out stops and secure supplies (we supply pom poms, finish line streamers, signage and other goodies when your athlete raises $500 or more!)
• Recruit others to help join in the fun*
• Support their fundraising efforts by sharing their fundraising page with your network
• Create inspirational and funny course signs

Race Day:

• Be there at the start line to give them a heroic send off
• Take pictures and video throughout the course
• Provide hydration and nutrition support with a smile
• Post to social media throughout the race
• Set up the finish line and be there to celebrate their success