While we are preparing for this race – which is the first marathon in our GFNY Endurance Sports Series – many of our ambassadors are in full preparation mode with us, so that they are in their best shape and are ready to Be A Pro for A Day by the time race day rolls around.
One of our GFNY Florida Sebring Marathon ambassadors is Valerie Williams. Read her journey to GFNY marathon below:
I decided to run GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring and become an ambassador, for several reasons. My husband got me hooked on the GFNY brand several years ago and I know that every event they host – it’s top notch.
When I found out that they were expanding their market to include running, I was convinced this was a marathon I’d be willing to lace up my shoes and commit to training for. On top of that, it’s a Boston Qualifier, flat and fast course! It’s been over 10 years since I’ve qualified for Boston and over 5 since I’ve run a marathon… so this will – no doubt – be an uphill battle. But, I’d love to end my marathon running career with a bang and get this one last BQ run in. I’m absolutely positive that the GFNY course + support will make this event one to PR/BQ on and definitely a race to remember!
– Valerie Williams
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GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring ambassador Valerie is working hard and looking forward towards his marathon on October 24, 2021.
GFNY athletes from Indonesia to Chile rode and ran to celebrate GFNY and their passion for sport.
On Sunday, August 15, the second annual GFNY Day was celebrated by thousands of cyclists and runners worldwide. GFNY Day started in 2020 to bring the community together for a day of celebration and to help fill the void of missed races around the world. On GFNY Day, athletes put on their GFNY gear and rode and ran with their clubs, groups or alone and tuned into the GFNY Day live show streamed on social media.
Group rides and runs were held in locations such as USA, Mexico, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Portugal, Brazil, Panama, Ecuador, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. The co-host of GFNY’s YouTube show, Gruppo, ex pro-cyclist Luis Lemus was joined by over 130 cyclists in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
GFNY’s Chris Geiser orchestrated a bombastic two hour live broadcast with interviews and news about all things GFNY. Interview guests included Olympic medalist and living legend Nelson Vails, who will be participating in no less than three GFNY races this season. GFNY 2019 World Champion Jill Patterson checked in to talk about her plans for GFNY Ecuador and GFNY Italia. GFNY founders Lidia and Uli Fluhme discussed the benefits of joining a GFNY camp and hinted towards a long list of new GFNY events for 2022. And many of the local GFNY organizers gave an inside view on their races in Jerusalem, Mexico, Uruguay and France. On social media, the hashtag #GFNY was in hot use as GFNY athletes shared videos and snapshots of their rides and runs.
“With GFNY Day we are aiming to celebrate our amazing GFNY athletes,” said GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “I got goosebumps seeing the excitement for GFNY from Asia over to the Middle East, to Europe, North America and South America. We’re so grateful for all the support we’re getting from cycling and running communities and individual athletes in literally all corners of the world. It’s very humbling and helps us get through these tough times.”
Mark your calendar for GFNY Day 2022 and register for free at gfny.com/gfny-day
About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series
GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing, planning and organizing events. The global endurance sports brand hosts multiple events throughout the year around the world on five continents.
Working with partners around the world to deliver a first-class experience, GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series puts their athletes first.
Cycling
20 plus events around the world. View the 2021-2022 calendar here
Riders get to BE A PRO FOR A DAY ® by competing against others, themselves and the clock in a personal endurance challenge.
Top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Racer Corral at every GFNY World event.
GFNY World Championship NYC
The 10th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 15, 2022. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. Athletes take on a challenging 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee to compete against each other, the clock and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.
While we are preparing for this race – which is the first marathon in our GFNY Endurance Sports Series, how exciting! – many of our ambassadors are in full preparation mode with us, so that they are in their best shape and are ready to Be A Pro for A Day by the time race day rolls around.
One of our GFNY Florida Sebring Marathon ambassadors is Lizzy Morales. Read what motivates her below:
“This year I’m motivated by the fact that races are slowly coming out of being virtual! Nothing beats the race atmosphere and those finish line feels! I’m looking forward to not only being an ambassador for GFNY Sebring but seeing where I can push my limits to this training cycle.”
– Lizzy Morales
GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring ambassador Lizzy is working hard and looking forward towards her marathon on October 24, 2021.
Les coureurs participant et visitant le GFNY Alpes Vaujany sont tenus de présenter au moins l’un des éléments ci-dessous et l’inscription à la course.
un certificat de vaccination complet valable 7 jours après la dernière injection un test PCR ou antigénique négatif datant de moins de 48 heures. Pour éviter tout stress de dernière minute, veillez à prendre votre rendez-vous à l’avance. En outre, il est obligatoire de présenter une preuve de la date à laquelle le test a été effectué. À la page 10 de ce guide, vous trouverez un aperçu des lieux de test COVID disponibles à proximité du lieu de l’événement.
ou un test PCR ou antigénique positif datant de moins de 6 mois (et de plus de 11 jours) attestant que la personne a déjà développé la maladie et est donc naturellement immunisée.
Les coureurs peuvent présenter leur pass sanitaire soit sur leur téléphone, avec l’application” TousAntiCovid”, soit en format papier, avec le certificat qui leur a été remis après leur vaccination ou leur dépistage. Pour vérifier les données numériques, il est nécessaire de télécharger l’application TAC VERIF.
Les coureurs qui ne peuvent pas présenter l’un ou l’autre des documents ci-dessus ne se verront pas remettre leur paquet de course lors de l’inscription à la course et perdront leur droit de participer à GFNY Alpes Vaujany 2021 et n’auront pas droit à un remboursement ou à un report d’inscription.
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Riders taking part and visiting GFNY Alpes Vaujany are required to present at least one of the below items and race registration.
a complete vaccination certificate valid 7 days after the last injection
a negative PCR or antigen test dating back less than 48 hours. To avoid last minute stress, make sure you arrange your appointment in advance. In addition, it is mandatory to show proof of when the test was taken. On page 10 of this guide you can find an overview of available test locations close to the event location.
or a positive PCR or antigen test dated less than 6 months (and more than 11 days) attesting that the person had already developed the disease and is therefore naturally immune
Riders can present their health pass either on their phone, with the app “TousAntiCovid”, either in paper format, with the certificate given to them after their vaccination or their screening. To verify the digital data, it is necessary to download the TAC VERIF application.
Rider who cannot present either of the above will not be handed their race packet at race registration and forfeit their right to participant in GFNY Alpes Vaujany 2021 and are not entitled to a refund or entry postponement.
While we are preparing for this race – which is the first marathon in our GFNY Endurance Sports Series(!) – many of our ambassadors are in full preparation mode with us, so that they are in their best shape and are ready to Be A Pro for A Day by the time race day rolls around.
One of our GFNY Florida Sebring Marathon ambassadors is Adrian Fonseca. Read his story below:
“I had great expectations about 2021, I think we all wanted this year to be different, to be better.
For me to realize that GFNY is hosting the Florida Sebring Marathon is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. My motivation for this marathon is my family, we all have struggled this current and past year but my parents always taught us to never give up, that with hard work, discipline and heart, life will give you priceless rewards. That is life and that’s what you get at the marathon finish line.
Thanks and congrats GFNY for this event; cause even in these times that we’re living life can’t be stopped, and you’re helping us to celebrate life.
Be prepared for the GFNY Florida Sebring Marathon because I’m training for you.“
– Adrian Fonseca
GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring ambassador Adrian is working hard and looking forward towards his marathon on October 24.
Cycling clubs enable us to bring that element of camaraderie to cycling, which can help keep us motivated or help push us a little harder during long or hard rides. We’ve noticed a handful of riders from cycling teams registered together for our upcoming race on August 29, GFNY Alpes Vaujany!
Here are the clubs that will be participating:
ASPTT Mulhouse Cyclisme
Firstly, we’ve got 8 cyclists from ASPTT Mulhouse Cyclisme joining GFNY Alpes Vaujany. This group has been around since 1960 and both race and organize road races on the UCI and national FFC calendar. In fact, 35 members of the club will be volunteering at the race in Vaujany! The riders who are participating are most likely getting ready as we speak to tackle the Croix de Fer in the French Alps. This is a very different course than what they are used to in the wonderful yet challenging Vosges, where the newly announced GFNY Grand Ballon will be organized on July 10, 2022.
Joyeuse Pedale Beaujolaise
Besides that, a duo from cycling team Joyeuse Pedale Beaujolaise will be joining the start corrals in Vaujany this summer. This team comes from the beautiful region of Beaujolais, France. Although the area is most known for its wine, this region has great cycling grounds that offer a wide variety of terrains as well as stunning views. Have a great race guys!
Union Cycliste de Cognin
The cycling club UN de Cogin will also join GFNY Alpes Vaujany. This club has been around for over 30 years and comes from the mountainous area of South-East France. It’s safe to say they are used to cycling in the mountains, but will still be challenged by the incredible upcoming course that GFNY Alpes Vaujany has to offer, including the Croix de Fer and Col du Glandon!
Beto Victorio Assessoria Esportiva
Last but definitely not least, a duo from the cycling team BV Assessoria Esportiva will join the race in France on August 29. They will be coming all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! How awesome!
We are looking forward to seeing all of these cycling teams soon and wish them the best of luck at GFNY Alpes Vaujany!
