“Yeah! Go Gluten Free Team” were the words of encouragement that were shouted as our Go Gluten Free For Good team ran past spectators at last weekends Corvallis Half Marathon.  The

Gluten Free RN sponsored a team of runners to help raise awareness for celiac disease, and for those who have died or have chronic illness due to undiagnosed celiac disease.

Our team featured 8 fearless and talented runners. This was the first half marathon for many of our runners, yet everyone powered through the course, and finished with incredible times.

Names:                                Times:

Rory Loveland                      1:56:19
Ryan Macauley                     1:57:48
Courtney Nelson                  2:09:07
Ally Klein                              2:23:40
Erin McCarthy                       2:26:10
Samantha Miller                    2:33:21
Nadine Grzeskowiak             2:46:02
Brooke Sinclair                      3:03:45

Nadine and Samantha from the Gluten Free RN office both ran in the race. Samantha and Nadine both have celiac disease, and have gone gluten free for good! Both women credit their gluten free diet for their ability to run and be active. Since going gluten free Nadine has run marathons and races across the world. Her recent accomplishments include Hood to Coast, The Portland Marathon, The Ireland Marathon and many more. This was Samantha’s first long distance race, and after running this one she is hooked. She has already signed up to run two more long distance runs, and is looking for more.

The Go Gluten Free For Good team would not have been possible without our incredible sponsors. Our office would like to extend a sincere thank you to thefollowing businesses for their generous donations, and support: Grass Roots,First Alternative Co-op, Live Well Studio, Element Graphics,Baillie Farms, Blue Monkey Bakery, Debonair Enterprises,and Synergea Chiropractic.

This is not the only race that the Go Gluten Free For Good team is running. Watch out for members of our team at races all over Oregon this year. Some of our upcoming races include; The Epic Relay, Run for the hills, Hood to Coast, The Portland Marathon, and many more!

To become a member of the Go Gluten Free For Good team or to become a sponsor, please contact us through the contact page