By Peyton Heller
Particular Olympics Massachusetts Growth Intern
Why Particular Olympics? Katelin’s reference to Particular Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) began about 7 or 8 years in the past when one in every of her shut mates, who has a son with Down Syndrome, satisfied her to become involved. Katelin started slowly with fundraising then participated in an LETR run in addition to a polar plunge and he or she was hooked. She continued to become involved and volunteer extra, and now years later, right here she is operating the Falmouth Highway Race as a part of the Particular Olympics Massachusetts Xtra Mile crew. Operating since she was 14 years outdated and already finishing about 6 races this yr, this race provides to her complete of over 100 races that she has participated in.
Katelin believes Particular Olympics means inclusion and one thing for everybody. She thinks that sports activities, comradery and teamwork are issues that everybody ought to get to take pleasure in, and he or she loves how Particular Olympics actually emphasizes that.
Rising up in Pembroke, MA, Katelin works at Avidia Financial institution because the Assistant Vice President of Social Media and Model Communication. Since Avidia has been a very long time companion and sponsor of SOMA, Katelin has plenty of alternative to work with SOMA and their completely different occasions, such because the Polar Plunge and the Match of Champions. Not too long ago, Katelin has accomplished her first half marathon which has made her much more excited to run the 7-mile Falmouth Highway Race. Between her pump up track, ‘Transport as much as Boston’ by Dropkick Murphy’s, her motto, “Preserve optimistic about all the pieces” and her husband and two finest mates attending the race to cheer her on, Katelin is greater than prepared.
Making ready for her race, Katelin runs about 4-5 instances per week together with her runs starting from 3 – 10 miles specializing in the longer distances on the weekend. With such a love of operating, Katelin hardly ever struggles getting herself prepared for a run and plans on specializing in how nice she is going to really feel after it’s accomplished. Katelin loves the outside and actually enjoys how she feels throughout a run. Katelin is set to shorten her time throughout this race, so should you see her operating, you should definitely cheer her on!!
Better of luck on race day, Katelin!
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