Team Rwanda

TEAM RWANDA will be participating in the Chicago Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon on August 2. Faith Church has partnered with World Vision to support the work taking place in Rwanda, Africa.

If you would like to financially contribute to this effort, please mail a check to Faith Church and mark it TEAM RWANDA in the memo line. We will make sure your donation is credited toward TEAM RWANDA and you will receive a receipt for your donation.

If you would like to volunteer passing out water and cheering the team on during the Saturday group run/walks, email teamrwanda2009@yahoo.com to get involved.

TEAM RWANDA Communications

Week 12: You did it! Taper your training and get ready for race day!
* We have chartered buses to the race on Sunday morning. We will leave promptly at 5:00am. If you would like a ticket email teamrwanda2009@yahoo.com.
* Pick up your race day packet on Friday night or Saturday at McCormick Place in Hall C.
* Try some Rwandan coffee in the Faithful Grounds Coffee Shop.
* Pre-race pasta dinner on Saturday, August 1 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm at Faith Church. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
* Volunteer to help out at the World Vision water station on race day!
* Visit Karaba, Rwanda in October to see the impact that TEAM RWANDA and Faith Church has had on the country!
* Stay connected with TEAM RWANDA on facebook, twitter, and the team blog.
* Purchase a Team World Vision orange shirt.

Health Beat

Week 12: Race Day Do and Dont's
Week 11: Eating Before a Run
Week 10: Staying Injury Free
Week 9 Hydration
Week 8: Rest
Week 7: Ten Tips for Staying Cool
Week 6: Shin-Splints
Week 5: Blister Prevention
Week 4: Cross-Training
Week 3: Running Style
Week 2: The Importance of Stretching
Week 1: Proper Footwear

Team Member of the Week

Week 12: Mel Prium
Week 11: Beckie Hayes
Week 10: Dawn Beezhold
Week 9: Bill Venhuizen
Week 8: Amanda VanNoort
Week 7: Carla South
Week 6: TJ Slager
Week 5: Lee Carter
Week 4: Emily Valerius
Week 3: Michael Dec
Week 2: Deana Wilson
Week 1: Jody Bosman

There are four different training programs to choose from. Please select one that matches your skill level.

> Walking

> Beginner

> Intermediate

> Advanced

If you have any questions, contact teamrwanda2009@yahoo.com.