Racing to Save Lives

Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

First, Thanks a ton to everyone for your support and donations...It is truly appreciated!!!

Over the last year and a half I've been running regularly around our neighborhood. Now I've decided that I'm ready to challenge myself and run a marathon. I felt it would be an excellent opportunity to do this event for a cause - that is why I've picked Team in Training.

All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of Marla Azriel's (Steph's best friend) younger brother Christopher Julio Rivera who had leukemania. Christopher was born on July 20, 1980 in Mountain View, CA. Christopher's courageous seven year struggle with Leukemia was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He died peacefully at the age of 25 on September 14, 2005

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Chris was no stranger to overcoming obstacles. Chris was born with Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes developmental delay. Despite his handicap, Chris had a wonderful ability to communicate and connect with people. He was a terrific asset at any party because he would fearlessly walk up to strangers and strike up a conversation. This was exactly how I first met him. Steph, my wife, brought me to a party where I met Chris. I'm pretty shy and quiet within a room with people I'm not familiar with. Chris sat down and struck up a conversation with me, and we talked for a very long time. I'll never forget how comfortable and welcome he made me feel.

I am asking that you support my effort in Team in Training by making a donation and helping advance LLS's mission.

I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!

I will be running the full Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon on June 27, 2009.

Training update:

14.Feb: Training is going along well. This last week has been anything but normal but I was able to get 2 days of skiing in and 2 runs (not counting the one I will do later today). Steph is out of town this weekend, so I need to get a babysitter to watch the boys while I run.

11.Mar: Two weeks ago I had a chest cold which slowed me a down a bit but the last few runs have been strong. We are now entering the strength phase and the Saturday runs are getting longer (90 minutes or greater). This is new terrritory for me.

22.Mar: Training continues to go well. I felt good during the 9.5 to 10 mile run yesterday (98 minutes). Now we are in the strength phase so we are starting more serious hill work outs.

17.Apr: Training has been fun. I'm definitely noticing the difference in my performance - I'm feeling stronger.

15.June: The marathon is right around the corner. I've done runs up to 18.38 miles. Now we are tapering off to give our bodies time to heal and recover before race day. I'm excited and nervous!

29.June: I completed the marathon. Thanks to everyone for supporting LLS and my training.

Training Log

17.Jan.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 48 minutes

18.Jan.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 47 minutes

20.Jan.2009 4.0 miles flat run, 39 minutes

23.Jan.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 49.75 minutes

24.Jan.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 47.30 minutes

27.Jan.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 49 minutes

29.Jan.2009 4.0 miles flat fun, 40 minutes

31.Jan.2009 4.1 miles mostly flat run, 41 minutes (Saturday TnT Training)

01.Feb.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 46.5 minutes

03.Feb.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 48.7 minutes

05.Feb.2009 2.5 - 3.0 miles flat run, 30 minutes.

07.Feb.2009 6 hours of snow skiing

08.Feb.2009 3 hours of snow skiing

10.Feb.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 48 minutes

13.Feb.2009 4.6 miles hill run, 47 minutes

14.Feb.2009 6.0 miles slightly hilly run, 62 minutes

17.Feb.2009 4.2 mile hill run, 46 minutes

20.Feb.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 48 minutes

21.Feb.2009 7.0 mile flat run, 68 minutes

22.Feb.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 50 minutes

For the next week I was sick with a chest cold.

1.Mar.2009 4.0 mile flat run, 42 minutes

3.Mar.2009 3.0 mile flat run, 30 minutes (very windy)

5.Mar.2009 4.3 mile flat run, 43 minutes

7.Mar.2009 8.0 mile flat run, 90 minutes

8.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 49 minutes

10.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 47 minutes

12.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 46 minutes

Picked up new shoes on 13.Mar.2009 - Asics GT 2140

14.Mar.2009 9 mile flat run, 92 minutes

16.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 48 minutes

17.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 48 minutes

20.Mar.2009 3.0 mile flat run, 32 minutes

21.Mar.2009 9.5 mile run, 98 minutes

22.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 50 minutes

24.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 50 minutes

26.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 48 minutes

28.Mar.2009 8 mile flat run, 76 minutes

29.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 48 minutes

31.Mar.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 50 minutes

2.Apr.2009 4.0 mile flat run, 40 minutes

3.Apr.2009 10 mile flat run, 100 minutes

6.Apr.2009 4.0 mile flat run, 39 minutes

9.Apr.2009 4.0 mile flat run, 42 minutes

11.Apr.2009 11.5 mile flat run, 110 minutes

14.Apr.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 48 minutes

16.Apr.2009 4.6 mile hill run, 47 minutes

18.Apr.2009 13 mile flat run, 130 minutes

20.Apr.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 49 minutes

22.Apr.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 49 minutes

23.Apr.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

25.Apr.2009 13.9 mile flat run, 140 minutes

28.Apr.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 47 minutes

29.Apr.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

30.Apr.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 46 minutes

2.May.2009 11.66 mile flat run, 112 minutes

4.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

6.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

7.May.2009 3.9 mile hill run, 42 minutes

8.May.2009 15.10 mile flat/hill run, 160 minutes

12.May.2009 4 mile flat run, 40 minutes

13.May.2009 4 mile flat run, 40 minutes

14.May.2009 4 mile flat run, 40 minutes

15.May.2009 4 mile flat run, 40 minutes

16.May.2009 11.24 mile flat run, 111 minutes

18.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 45 minutes

20.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 49 minutes

21.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 45 minutes

23.May.2009 12.09 mile flat run, 116 minutes

25.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 47 minutes

27.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

28.May.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 47 minutes

30.May.2009 18.38 mile flat run, 187 minutes

2.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 49 minutes

3.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 51 minutes

4.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

6.June.2009 10.47 mile flat run, 107 minutes

8.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 47 minutes

10.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

11.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

13.June.2009 8.5 mile flat run, 90 minutes

15.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 48 minutes

18.June.2009 4.4 mile hill run, 49 minutes

20.June.2009 6.9 mile flat run, 68 minutes

22.June.2009 3.9 mile flat run, 41 minutes

24.June.2009 2.1 mile flat run, 21 minutes

27.June.2009 26.2 mile marathon, 5 hrs 13 min!!!!