WE WANT YOU AS AN AMBASSADOR
Set a goal, choose a cause, and take us on your journey. Let’s go further together.
Are you ready to inspire and be inspired? Do you dream of crossing the finish line knowing you’ve made a difference? If that sounds like you, then you might just be our next Elite Ambassador!
We’re on the hunt to sponsor passionate individuals of all abilities ready to embark on a different kind of fitness journey that has greater impact. Whether you’re eyeing your first 5K, gearing up for a new distance, or have other health and fitness goals, we want to sponsor and empower you to share your story and motivate others along the way. As a RUN Ambassador, we ask that you share your stories with your local athletic communities and globally in our Facebook Group.
We select our ambassadors based on their passion for living a healthy, active lifestyle and their sphere of influence. If you’re an enthusiastic runner, cyclist, walker or all-around inspiring person, we want you to represent us. Apply to be our ambassador today.
Meet Our Elite Ambassadors
About Amy
My favorite part about running is meeting like-minded individuals and the relationships that I’ve built throughout the years. I’ve participated in RUN to Change Lives’ last two challenges and have been impressed with the positivity and sense of community. I’ve enjoyed the opportunities to contribute and learn from others. The feedback has been uplifting and everyone is such an inspiration! I would be honored to represent and promote RUN to Change Lives while I continue to grow as an athlete! And absolutely have fun doing so 🙂
About Angel
I live in Texas and enjoy running, trail running and hiking. I have been running consistently for 3 years and counting! I enjoy the half marathon distance the most. I am also a rowing instructor and love to motivate people to become their best, inside and out. Inspiring people through my fitness journey and messages makes me feel good. I enjoy making people feel included, and sharing good, genuine energy with them.
About Anupam
I’m based out of Greater Noida (a suburb of New Delhi) in India and am a Solutions Architect. I began a fitness regime in 2017 and added cycling and running in 2019. I’ve never looked back and it’s part of my DNA now to be active and try to be a better me today than yesterday. Running changed my life. That gives me confidence that it will change (and is changing) others’ lives for the better too, in many spheres of life – work, sport, family, anything. I recently completed something I have been wanting to do for years – a 100 km run! I completed it in 12 hours and am looking forward to doing more such runs in the future! I wish for people to know their hidden potential and begin seeing challenges as opportunities, not obstacles. As an ambassador for RTCL, I hope to have an international medium and the support to drive home my core message of “you can do it.”
About Mr. Bill
Minnesota needs a Rep!!! I’m a Husband to Jean, Dad to Drew & Jessica, Pastor of Student Ministries at Grace Church in Roseville, MN. I Love Jesus, People & Fun! LIVIN’ Life 2 the Full!
About Chris
I was losing myself about 5 years ago, failing marriage, overweight, depressed and close to diabetes. I started cycling to work and exercise biking, and lost 3 stone. My job role changed and I couldn’t cycle so a friend suggested couch to 5K and I signed up to raise money for a charity on a fun run. I haven’t looked back. My mental health has improved along with my physical health. I’m so much happier now, and love encouraging others to improve their lives.
About Corinne
I am half French (was born in France and my mom is French) and half American (dad is American) and am bilingual. I have travelled to and lived in Europe, Southeast Asia and many U.S. States. I served 13 years in the US Air Force before moving to Colorado in 1993. I am a fitness enthusiast and just simply love to move! I love the feeling of staying healthy and being the best version of myself, and if I can help others along in my journey, then I will have been successful in promoting a healthy lifestyle in addition to living one!
About Crystal
Being an ambassador for RUN to Change Lives is like giving back to the exact thing that has changed my life. I would like to be able to encourage others to use running as I do, to relieve stress,to keep the mind happy,and to give one the much needed confidence to continue living their best life. My experience even as a new member of the virtual events has been a positive one, and has inspired me to encourage others.
About Carrie
I live in Wales with the hubby and my 2 boys. I’m a full time teaching assistant as well as an avon rep but also have many hobbies. I love to craft, I love being outdoors and I love cooking too. I started running last year to help my mental health. I never liked to before but now I’ve found I really love it and it really helps my depression. I would love to inspire others on their running journey as I am hoping to train this year for a half marathon.
About Danielle
I started running during lockdown 2020. I completed ct5k. I started running virtually with another girl and we motivated each other. We have now trained to do a half marathon which I will be completing in a few weeks. I have a marathon planned for next year. I have done the 3 peaks (Yorkshire) hiking and total warrior obstacle course. I went from doing nothing active to be really active. I have been able to come of my anxiety meds as a result. Exercise has helped me be the best mum I can be for my 3 year old. I like to motivate others to achieve what they didn’t think was possible. Posting my activities keeps me accountable and makes me proud of them. I would like to inspire someone starting out and help them believe they can achieve something more.
About Jason
I am from Los Angeles, California and now reside in Long Beach. I have an eight-year-old son who is my entire universe. I enjoy running, crossfit and cycling. I started running in 2020, during the pandemic, and it has completely changed my life. Before I found running, I felt as if the world was against me and that I didn’t have anything to offer to others. I was just idling through life. Now I’ve done a 180, and feel worthy of myself and others. I would never have thought I could inspire people but running has made that possible. I now get messages from family, friends, and followers about how inspiring I am and I’m completely enamored by the feedback. It’s given me a reason to be a better person overall. Being an elite ambassador for RTCL is an opportunity of a lifetime. I look forward to spreading positivity and motivation to others. My time here has just begun and I’m ready for any challenge life has to offer.
About Jason
I am a U.S. Army Veteran that currently works on steam sterilizers and ultra low freezers. I love woodworking and all kinds of art. I have created a passion for running and my passion for running has grown significantly since I quit smoking in September of 2019. My inspiration to change my life to a healthier lifestyle is so that I can break generations of self destruction and be a positive role model to those who look up to me. I enjoy challenging myself in everything I do. My current goals is to run 100 miles every month in the year of 2021. I have challenged myself to sign up for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and I am looking forward to continuing the practice of BJJ for foreseeable future. Most importantly I love spending time with my beautiful Wife, my amazingly talented son, and my two crazy dogs. I am dedicated to leading them to be the best version of themselves.
About Karen
The name RUN to Change Lives alone captured my attention at first. Since joining the Facebook page I realize that the message promoted and also the efforts of the team reflects that of the name. (Promoting healthy life styles and encouraging others as well to do the same in an effort to improve/save lives). I strongly believe that healthy eating habits and exercise/ running/ walking can improve/save a life 
About Karen
I enjoy running, trail running, cycling and triathlons. In 2018, I lost 2 stone through Slimming World and wanted to find something to compliment my weight loss. Since lock down, I haven’t looked back. I am over 600 days into a consecutive running streak. I work in a school for children with special educational needs and I recently qualified as a teacher. Running helps my mental health, and I love the great outdoors. Running has taught me to never give up and always strive to be the best version of myself.
About Kelsey
I felt so alone in my running journey. I was shy and anxious to post anything about my journey, my weight loss, or my set backs. Plenty of people in my life support my running, but are quick to tell me to stop. I fell in love with the people in this group. They are so supportive and inspiring to so many. I love that everyone are at different stages in their fitness journey, and no one cares! They support you no matter what you do. That type of love and support is something I have been looking for and would be proud to be associated with.
About Kim
I’m a child of God, pastor’s wife, boy mom of teenagers, special needs mom, and college student working toward my exercise science degree in my 40s. Life is good. I love encouraging and motivating others. I started my fitness journal in my late 30s and I want people to understand it’s never too late to begin!
About Laura
I am passionate in my belief that running positively impacts lives. I started running as a teenager and ran competitively in high school, college and beyond. Running has been a mainstay of who I am and in addition to keeping me healthy, it has helped me through all of life’s toughest challenges! I am proud also to have seen my own commitment to running rub off on several people over the years (friends, nannies, my own children!). Since becoming aware of RUN to Change Lives, I have been in love with the message RTCL promotes and I am honored to be able to support the RTCL mission as an Ambassador. I am dedicated to fitness and health, mental and emotional well-being, kindness and faith, compassion and community, creativity and finding joy. I seek to contribute to this community in all those realms.
About Meagan
I want to share my journey to help others in finding/continuing their path in how running/walking and truly being active is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. The journey within and the different strides and changes you make to which can also impact others. Small simple goals can becoming life changing ways and motivation others can gravitate to. Many people already know me in the community and across the Denver Metro area – and it’s time to expand that outside of baseball and for something that’s truly close to my heart differently.
About Melissa
Hello! I am a mother of three (teens!), wife and dog mom. My kids are my life, and they challenge me daily! When I’m not busy with home life and my consulting business, I am passionate about fitness and helping others. I’ve been in the fitness industry for nearly 10 years, and while not actively teaching, I am a NASM certified personal trainer. I have been thrilled and grateful to be a part of this amazing running group! What started for me as a cool t-shirt design in April 2020 – QuaRUNtine to Change Lives – has turned into an awesome part of my daily life. I have touted RTCL to my friends and family, as a running group that gives back, and I love being part of something that is bigger than myself.
About Liz
At the beginning of 2020 I set a goal for myself to start running more and to support that goal I committed to signing up for one 5K/month. We had just been in the area a few months so I joined a running group. Then we all know what happened (COVID, but come on, you don’t think I gave up, do you?). That running group didn’t last but instead I found this amazing group of people locally and joined in on the virtual events and the RTCL Facebook group. The whole community of Run to Change Lives is supportive, encouraging and genuine – all attributes I strive for.
About Melissa
My fitness experience began nearly 27 years ago when I learned that I had the choice to include fitness in my life or not. I chose fitness and it has been a part of my life every since. My first attempt at fitness was to just get moving & so I began walking and that progressively led to running, something I never thought I would be passionate about. And, here I am!! There have been up’s & down’s throughout my journey, though the number one thing is that fitness has stayed in my life and so it will continue. There is so much gained through fitness, health, strength, motivation, experience, inspiration, mindset, community, engaging with like minded people and so much more. Fitness helps me to be a better person and I enjoy helping others to learn, find, refine, rejuvenate, etc. their fitness journey.
About Paula
I am a runner mama of two and a wife to an amazing, hardworking husband! I work as a daycare provider from my home and being with kids has always been my passion. This job helps me stay active. We all know that kids do not sit still for long! I am in love with anything and everything running and hope to run a marathon one day. Being an ambassador for RTCL means so much to me. I see how running has impacted so many people’s lives in the best of ways!
About Ragan
I’m a RTCL ambassador because I love bringing people together! I love the support and encouragement others bring to a team or group of people! We cannot do life alone, everyone needs someone in their corner and I think this group does just that. Running truly does change a person’s life!
About Rik
I am the #humanetchasketch® & I use GPS to sketch words, phrases and names. I am the first runner to Sketch at least 1 name in all 99 Iowa counties!! I run because if my son Armstrong who passed away from brain cancer in 2009 at the age of 3. I believe my running has helped change lives, starting with mine.
About Sarah
My running adventures really didn’t take off until I discovered Run to Change Lives. The monthly challenges, and contributions to the community, are very motivating and inspires me to try to do better than I did the day before, either as a runner or a member of my community.
As an ambassador for Run to Change Lives, I’m hoping to inspire other mothers in the running community.
About Stewart
I love to run it’s my way of escape especially over the trails over Cannock Chase which is my local running beauty spot. I ran the London Marathon in 2019 and have a tattoo to commemorate it as well as other tattoos which are a story of my life. I love to try different things in terms of outside activities like axe throwing, paddle boarding I do still have a long board surfboard and skateboard which I still use. I would like to become an ambassador to help motivate people to get out there and do some exercise not just for your athletic health and to get fit but also for their mental health. I never ran 4 years ago but a health scare was enough for me to get my butt into gear.
About Steve
Since joining the original QuaRUNtine challenge in April with Run to Change Lives, I have been impressed with how the group has grown and the incredible support we provide each other. Jason and Gina do a great job in organizing the events and keeping things coordinated. I think RUN to Change Lives is a great way to combine my passion for running with the goal of doing good in our communities and doing our part to make the world a better place.
About Akeem
I started off as a swimmer at an early age and dabled in diving and lacrosse for a little bit. Once I graduated from college I wanted a shot back at swimming but it wasn’t in the cards at the time. I was able to get into running and it proved to be very therapeutic during some really stressful times and gave me a renewed confidence in myself as a person. I have seen the positive impact that my and others’ RTCL posts have made in others lives. It’s amazing how one word can truly pull someone from a dark place and push them harder. It is especially amazing when I personally am not feeling that great about myself but someone finds motivation from me. I want to be able to do that for others and just be a friend as well. A kind word and good effort go a long way.
About Lynne
I have been a member of RUN to Change Lives since July 2020 and am continually astounded by what a wonderful group it is – it is SO supportive and friendly, with lots of good advice, and of course the charitable work is absolutely amazing. I am also a coach in the Ask a Coach group. I love helping people and think I can bring my experience, expertise and enthusiasm as a fitness professional and experienced runner to even more people as a RTCL ambassador. I am passionate about spreading the word about how great the running/fitness lifestyle is!
About Valerie
The Run to Change Lives group has been a fixture in my life for more than a year, and I have never experienced such support, kindness, understanding, and care anywhere else in my life except for in graduate school with a group of people studying to be therapists. The community of RTCL is something that I want everyone to have the chance to experience, and if I can use my voice and my example to provide for that, I will be endlessly proud. There are so many possible activities, groups, and causes to choose from with one’s valuable time. and RTCL is the one I’ve felt such a connection to that I am thrilled to contribute and participate.
About Alexa
I started working out at Orangetheory in January 2019 but wasn’t convinced I could actually run until January 2020. My friend convinced me to sign up for my first half marathon that spring, and the rest is history. I was invited to this group when I moved to Colorado and it has been great for encouragement, reassurance, and motivation. I hope to help provide those same things to others that find this group.
About Marissa
I really want to let everyone know that “Yes, you can do this!” You don’t have to be a super runner – super fast, high miles. If you’re putting one foot in front of the other, you are a runner. And walking is ok. Just get up and move, and do it with a smile. I’d love to motivate everyone, and especially our members who may not post as often, but are “lurking.” We know you’re there and you matter too!
Meet Our Elite Ambassador Alumnae
About Scott
I have a passion for running! When you have passion you become successful at whatever you set your mind to. I want to make a difference in the lives of others by using my passion for running. I want to encourage others to accomplish their goals and help them believe that anything is possible.
About Valetta
Besides sharing my love for an active and healthy lifestyle and being a friendly motivator to others, I believe the RUN to Change Lives ambassadors should represent the many different faces and lives that gather here to connect, encourage, and move. We should make sure all our friends feel welcome and supported.
About Erin
I want to share my love and passion for the importance of taking care of your body. I want to inspire others and encourage others to do what they can mentally and physically to improve their quality of live
About Adi
I joined RTCL for the May challenge knowing nothing about the group and within a week I fell in love with the group and everyone in it. I’m a huge people person and the camaraderie of RTCL! I’m passionate about the Vision and want to be a pivotal part of growing our group. I’ve put my whole heart into the group and see it as one big family ❤️ What’s better than that, the answer is nothing!
About Jason
I have a passion to help others and for running. RTCL allows me to bring those together to bring those passions to others. I want to spread the vision of RTCL to as many people as possible in order to build passion for running through service to others.
About Kendra
The energy and encouragement this group provides has proven to be vital to my overall health. I was burnt out from racing and pushing myself to go faster that I didn’t want to really run anymore but didn’t know what else to do. The community has brought me back to why I run. I’ve never been a part of the running community, like many, I just run for fitness, I didn’t think I fit in to the “running world”; RTCL has changed that. We come from all backgrounds, for all reasons, to support and be there for each other. I believe I can be a positive force to the community and provide support to all levels.
About Chance
I have found this group to be very inspirational! It helps keep me motivated and I enjoy motivating others! I’d write more but I’m at 14,000 feet and I can’t feel my fingers… 
About Claire
I love to run and have done any distance from 5km to ultra marathon. I am currently on day 326 of a run every day streak. I also love to sing, love animals and love to cook. I am passionate about the cause and have changed my life through fitness. I used to be 70lbs heavier.
About Alan
I started running 6 years ago. I was 86kg and found that I cannot even cross a single overhead bridge. I was leading a unhealthy lifestyle of impulsive eating and drinking. There comes a day I was looking into the mirror and realised that I need to do something about my life and my health. I started to do brisk walk to get myself accustomed and started running with 1km, 3km ,5km and eventually I can now run 57km at one go. From once a week running to almost daily run. Running has changed me physically and most importantly, mentally. I am mentally stronger, physically fitter. And I have not fallen sick for the last 5 years. I have been active in the running circles in Singapore. I would like to see more people to take up running and help them transform their life and health.
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