Orange Laces Nation: Welcome to Orange Laces Nation

Thank you for visiting the official blog for the ING Orange Laces Nation. The purpose of this site is to share information on the ING Run For Something Better Charity, fundraising ideas, marathon training tips and pointers and other important information. There are two ways to fundraise to help kids exercise and fight obesity through running fitness programs. You can support kids as a virtual fundraiser. Or you can fundraise for a race you’re participating in, such as the ING New York City Marathon, the ING Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon, the ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon, or one of several Rock 'n' Roll Marathon races. Click here for a full list of races.

It’s easy, because we provide you with everything you need to raise money for school-based running programs. And you’ll get your own free, personalized fundraising web page and a free online training plan from Active.com.

As the team captain of the Orange Laces Nation, I started out as just an eager runner that wanted to check off my bucket-list running the ING New York City Marathon. I signed up through ING Run For Something Better and became immediately hooked. The organization was incredibly easy to work with, extremely supportive, and the experience and sheer joy I received when accomplishing my fundraising goal and marathon finish. We hope that you share you experiences with us this year as we love to know what we can do to assist in your goals.

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