A note from Coach Lauren Rapacki: I met Ruth in early February of 2013 in my first spinning class at Next Generation Personal Fitness (NGPT), in Bloomington, IN. I noticed her because quite honestly she was kicking my butt! I joined the gym because I was going through a difficult transition in my own life (in Indiana no less, very far away from my family), and suddenly I was alone for the first time in years and looking for a fresh start. However, my world began to change when Ruth (left in pic), and her now wife Amy, befriended me. Simple stated: An unassuming invitation for coffee and chatting after spin class at a local Starbucks formed a friendship between the three of us that I cherish… read more about Ruth and Lauren’s story… click here.
Ongoing: T-shirt Sales
Running for Ruth T-shirt Sales coming soon! T-shirts will be $20/each and unisex sizing. Limited running shirts will be available for $26/each (mens and ladies sizing). Cash or check only. We expect shirts to arrive the week of September 15. They will be available for sale at NGPT or through Lauren Rapacki and Jaimie Schwartzman.
Sept. 20: HOOSIERS OUTRUN CANCER and Dine & Donate at BuffaLouies
Join thousands of runners and walkers in supporting the fight against cancer in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, October 20. TEAM NGPT and many others will be there supporting and Running for Ruth. T-shirt details to be announced soon! Register to participate - click here. After the race and all day, visit BuffaLouies at The Gables and mention Ruth or Hoosiers Outrun Cancer with your order for 15% of your sales to go towards Ruth’s treatment expenses.
Oct. 4: RIDING FOR RUTH - Donation SPIN Classes with Coach Lauren Rapacki
Come saddle up, and then stand up to cancer by literally Riding for Ruth. Ruth Chapman has been an avid spinner at NGPT for quite some time and so only fitting that it’s our turn to ride for her. There will be two spinning options available: a strength ride at 6am or an endurance ride at 11am; two qualities much needed and demonstrated by those battling the disease and in support role. The suggested donation for the class is $20. Please bring cash or check on the day of the ride but reserve your spot online ASAP. All proceeds from the rides will be donated to our local NGPT warrior, Ruth Chapman, to help her with medical expenses, as she continues in own fight to stand up to cancer! Register here
Oct. 18: RUNNING FOR RUTH - Indianapolis Marathon
Coach Lauren Rapacki is literally running for Ruth. Her determination to support Ruth in a meaningful way started by committing to running a marathon this fall in Ruth’s honor. Visit the gofundme site (coming soon) to read more about this journey and to donate your support in Lauren’s effort to raiser $5000.
