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So far Deo Jaravata finished 319 races. | See Deo's profile | See Deo's future events

So far Deo Jaravata finished 319 races.
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	Event Date	Event Name	Distance	Time	Age
2011
1	Sun Nov 13, 11	Malibu Marathon (california - malibu)	26.2 mi	04:39:47	46
Malibu Marathon: lots of hills. the first 10 miles is almost flat..running in camarillo. the last 13 miles is scenic..running along pch. i was doing a sub 4 the first half till i slowed down at mile 14. then slowed down more at mile 20. then the worst part was in mile 24. i was light headed and seems like i'll faint. then realized that i was too sleepy. it took me probably 30 minutes the last 2 miles. grrrr.
2	Sat Nov 12, 11	Catalina Eco Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:03:01	46
Catalina Eco Marathon: Due to the heavy rain...they used the alternate course w/ is way easier than the original course. muddy, foggy, cold and hills(but not as bad as the original. out and back course and the last5-6 miles is downhill w/c i love. i ran so fast the last 5 miles. got the second wind. hanged out with yolanda, kat and helen. they made a mistake in my time gave me 4:03 instead of 4:20(something)
3	Sun Nov 6, 11	New York City Marathon (new york - new york)	26.2 mi	03:54:06	46
New York City Marathon: yes..i can still break 4 hours!1 perfect running weather. i love nyc marathon. hopefully i get in again next year. my 5th nyc. took tons of pix
4	Sun Oct 30, 11	Richard Leary 6 HRS (california - irvine)	34 mi	06:00:00	46
Richard Leary 6 HRS: i won this race. good thing a faster runner who lapped me 3 or 4 times left early. probably to watch football.:) ran approximately 1.08 mile-course in William Mason park. i love loops!! btw got bib#22(my maniac number). Thanks sam for this race.
5	Sun Oct 23, 11	La Puente Main Street Run (california - la puente)	10 km	54:12:00	46
6	Sun Oct 16, 11	Nike Women's Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:58:41	46
Nike Women's Marathon: yes...i can still break 4 hours. i wear a hot pink tutu(two-two maniacs#22) borrowed from jessica wabbitz w/ matching pink moebens, pink compression socks and pink cap with a tiara....i had so much fun.....perfect running weather. 3nd in my age group.
7	Sun Oct 9, 11	Long Beach Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:01:31	46
Long Beach Marathon: i love this event. it's getting bigger every year. lots of socal maniacs. i ran the first half faster. then i relaxed from 14-20 miles and said that ill pick up the pace that time. when i reached mile 20, i thought i'll break 4hours...but bonked the last 2.5 miles. darn!!. at mile 23(filipino group) i stopped to take a picture of a lechon(roasted pig). probably i might have a time of 3:59:59.:) i think my 6th marathon with between 4:00-4:02....
8	Sat Oct 1, 11	Chino Hills Trail Run Marathon (california - brea)	26.2 mi	06:42:10	46
Chino Hills Trail Run Marathon: very hot. good thing i registered for the marathon and not for the 50K. lots of climbing. nice to see local runners/friends. love the peeps.
9	Sun Sep 25, 11	Lake Tahoe Marathon (california - south lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	05:39:24	46
Lake Tahoe Marathon: racewalked this leg and took the early start @6:30am( 1.5 hr before the regular start). good decision since it's less crowded. lots of wonderful peeps at the finish(pope beach). i like to stay longer but we need to drive 8hrs back home :(....i might do this race again. ...i love this race!!
10	Sat Sep 24, 11	Cal-Neva Marathon (california - tahoe city)	26.2 mi	04:45:59	46
Cal-Neva Marathon: the easiest of the three but the longest by almost a mile. lots of downhills but a nasty climb around mile 24. cold dip at the end
11	Fri Sep 23, 11	Emerald Bay Marathon (california - south lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:49:26	46
Emerald Bay Marathon: Day 1 of the triple is always the hardest because of the hills near the end plus not used to altitude yet. arrived very late the previous day. nice to meet regular triplers and new ones. the worst part of the course is near mile 8...construction site..yucky fumes.
12	Sun Sep 11, 11	CAR Patriot's Day Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	04:49:30	46
CAR Patriot's Day Marathon: beautiful course along the bike path. not very hot. lots of American flags. my left leg is still bothering me.
13	Sat Sep 3, 11	CAR Run Into Fall Marathon (california - lake forest)	26.2 mi	05:04:01	46
CAR Run Into Fall Marathon: not ready mentally. did not plan to run this race. supposed to be in nj/nyc. but IRENE messed up my plan. walked almost all the last 6 miles
14	Sat Aug 27, 11	Bulldog 50K (california - calabasas)	50 km	07:30:03	46
Bulldog 50K: very hot..100s. walked all the uphills and even the downhills during the second loop. puked several times. a gatorade bottle saved me. i only carried one water bottle. but after mile 22...theres 5.6 miles to the next aid station. a woman gave me a gatorade bottle and used it to carry additional water/gatorade. when it was empty, i used it to pour cold water from a creek at mile 27...then got a second wind.
15	Sat Aug 20, 11	CTR Cinderella Marathon (california - oakland)	26.2 mi	05:37:20	46
CTR Cinderella Marathon: perfect running weather but lots of hills. the worst was the one after the second aid station around mile 8.5. two loop-course.i love the downhills portion. beautiful trail course. asked three friends to volunteer so i can i can get a free race registration for the next CTR event.
16	Sun Aug 14, 11	E.T. Full Moon Midnight 51K (nevada - rachel)	51 km	05:40:56	46
E.T. Full Moon Midnight 51K: i love this race!! the first half is going up. i puke at mile 3 since i had a late dinner 7:30 and the race starts midnight. i'm kinda bloated. had lunch with my sister and friend at pink taco in Hard rock hotel(bus pick up).in the bus for 2.5hrs. i forgot my compression socks..darn! from mile 8-13 my legs were so heavy i have to walk. i guess it was not my day. but got a second wind at mile 13. ran the next 3-5 miles real fast and passed other runners......
17	Sun Aug 7, 11	CAR Run the Forest Marathon (california - lake forest)	26.2 mi	04:42:50	46
CAR Run the Forest Marathon: low key race. 4 2-loop course. was running fine till mile10. had a stomach cramp. after two hours the temperature went up...very hot.
18	Sun Jul 31, 11	Milo Marathon (manila)	26.2 mi	04:30:49	46
Milo Marathon: almost DNS. my cellphone was 1 hr late. my flight from bangkok the previous day was delayed for 3 hrs. my cellphone kept the bkk time. i got up at 3:30(thinking that it was 2:30). since it was raining so hard, they might cancel the race. so i checked the internet. then i realized that it was already 4am. 4am is starting time for 42k. i rushed to the race venue. took a taxi. luckily, i live nearby. i saw the frontrunners already @ 5k mark. so when i arrived at MOA(mall of asia; race venue). i checked in my bag and my umbrella and started 30 minutes late. around 1k, i passed another late runner. then i was by myself the next 10k. around 12k mark i started passing slower runners. it was raining almost the whole race. i can take the rain but not the smoke from jeepneys, buses,etc....wet wet wet!!
19	Sun Jul 24, 11	Kawasan Falls Marathon (cebu - badian)	26.2 mi	04:31:34	46
Kawasan Falls Marathon: beautiful course. not that hot. hilly course along the ocean. lots of local kids. my first run in the Visayas. took a non-aircondition bus ride from cebu city...3.5 hr bus ride. met two kenyans who eventually finished in the top two position. from the beggining of the race,i knew right away that it was not my day. both my lower legs were so tight the first 15k. i have to walked it. but around 20k they warmed up.
20	Sat Jul 16, 11	Fort Magsaysay 60K (nueva ecija)	60 km	07:41:59	46
Fort Magsaysay 60K: wow..9th place. i lov this race. lots of rice field..rice field on the left and rice field on the right. saw lots of carabaos. lots of uphills. some of them are very long nd steep. humid and very HOT! the first 15k was throught the army base.saw lots of soldiers. since yhe race has no aids station(except for a roving army truck every 10-15k), i looked for my own crew. three volunteers..my college friends(anna,aida and ghie). they helped me with water,gatorade,coconut water and esp. ICE!! they drove me from manila to nueva ecija where we stayed for the night and drove me to the starting line @4am. then met me at 10k mark and every 5k. then 30k mark i told them that i need them to be at every 2-2.5k bec. of the heat!! i walk almost half of the race...im a fast walker!!at the finish line i met them again with the RD Sir Jovie(a retired major general). got a free lunch.
21	Sat Jul 9, 11	CdO-Dahilayan 55K (bukidnon - cagayan de oro)	57 km	08:20:22	46
CdO-Dahilayan 55K: wow...i love this race! lots of uphills, lots of trails(with lots of gravel)....and lots of pineapples!! dark the first 2 hours since we started @ 3:15am. humid and hot. the course is beautiful. ran through small towns with cheering children...through corn plantation and through del monte's pineapple plantation. very organized race. some runners have their own crew(support). but it's not really needed since they have aid station every 5k (and every 2.5k after 30k). they have water, juices, fruits(bananas, and the sweetest pineapple available on earth). some stations have boiled eggs, boiled sweet potatoes and suman(sticky rice dessert). it was 2k longer and the last 2k is straight steep uphills. ill do this race again if i'm in the philippines ....got massages(3x) very cheap...also went to a riverrafting trip the previous day. was treated like a celebrity during the free carboload dinner and during the race and post race party..
22	Sat Jun 25, 11	CAR Running into Coto Marathon (california - coto de caza)	26.2 mi	04:55:12	46
CAR Running into Coto Marathon: very hot!! lots of hills....my legs were tight the first five miles. cool medal design(homer simpson running naked).
23	Sun Jun 19, 11	CAR Runnin' with Dad Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:20:50	46
CAR Runnin' with Dad Marathon: perfect running weather...a 6 laps course. i love laps or loops. my legs were so heavy. it was a very busy weekend for me. went to bed late friday night(u2 concert)and fb. then got up early saturday to do my regular run. then went to family party(niece 1st, another niece 6th and sister's 50th plus fathers day). then left for san diego to my godchild's 18th. miles of driving..so tired. then got up at 4am and headed to long beach for this marathon...excuses! excuses!
24	Sun Jun 12, 11	Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run10K (california - west hollywood)	10 km	51:24:00	46
25	Sun Jun 5, 11	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	05:59:38	46
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: my 14th RNR(legacy). my 24th of 2011(253overall). . walked due to left foot injury(soft tissue). i caught up with Yolanda at mile 4 and we walked till mile 17. she went to the restroom and i went ahead. at mile 20 i got that second wind and walked faster(or racewalked). too bad i was not wearing my racewalking shoes. met lots of maniacs. kinda hot...nothing in the goodie bag. i will not do this race if i havent done the last 13. i hate competitor racing(organizer)
26	Sat May 28, 11	Nanny Goat 12/24hr 100 miles (california - riverside)	100 mi	23:35:33	46
Nanny Goat 12/24hr 100 miles: my first 100 miler. wow at last i did it!! got lots of blisters.. fun race with local runners(and maniacs). i did not stop to sleep at all. im afraid that my legs will sleep too. i took a caffeine tablet. next year ill do the 12hr race. i need my beauty rest.zzzzzzzz
27	Sun May 22, 11	CAR Running the Newport Trails Marathon (california - irvine)	26.2 mi	04:52:19	46
CAR Running the Newport Trails Marathon: #22 of 2011. perfect running weather. beautiful course along newport/irvine back bay. ran the first 10 miles with laura and ward. slowed down a lot the last 13 miles. right knee and tummy problem. ..and my legs kinda heavy. a bad idea to spend a lot of time in the jacuzzi the day b4 the race.
28	Sun May 15, 11	Zazzle Bay to Breakers (california - san francisco)	12 km	02:25:19	46
29	Sun May 8, 11	CAR Rockin' the Beach Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:09:22	46
CAR Rockin' the Beach Marathon: #21 of 2011(#250 overall). to honor all mothers, i wore my pink maniacs shirt with matching pink moebens, pink hat, pink compression socks. mothers are the real DIVAs. i was third after the first 3 laps(of 6). then i passed the second guy right after the 3rd lap and i can se the guy in 1st(less than 200m). then i need to use the bathroom. then realiazed that im having a hard time urinating. so i slowed down. they passed my again and was behind by almost half a mile. then i ran weel the 5th lap. passed one guy around mile 21 and the other guy in mile 22. yes i won the race!! but again very small marathon..ssshhh.
30	Sat May 7, 11	CAR May Day Madness Marathon (california - dove canyon)	26.2 mi	05:22:11	46
CAR May Day Madness Marathon: tough course. lots of long uphills. struggled the last 7 miles but still finished first. ssshhh only handful runners. and the fastest runner started early(her time is more than an hour faster) Good Job Nadia!!
31	Sun May 1, 11	Vancouver Marathon (bc - vancouver)	26.2 mi	03:50:10	46
Vancouver Marathon: #19 of 2011(#248 overall). perfect running weather. felt good. ran just infront of the 3:40 pace group at 10k mark till they passed at 23k mark... then my right knee bother me the last 6k. but very satisfied with my time. ...i dont drink coffee that much. but i think drinking coffee b4 the race helped me...gave me that push...
32	Sat Apr 23, 11	Sycamore Canyon 50K (california - malibu)	50 km	07:16:10	46
Sycamore Canyon 50K: already tired after 2 miles. had a hard time breathing. had no energy probably due to very early dinner(4:30pm). weather is Ok. not very hot. beautiful course.
33	Sat Apr 9, 11	Diamond Valley Lake Marathon (california - hemet)	26.2 mi	03:57:12	46
Diamond Valley Lake Marathon: yes... i can still break 4 hours. nice run around a beautiful lake. it was so organized the previous years i ran it. but this year, i dont know what happened. so many problems like no safety pin at the start, slow packet pick up, finishers medal not ready at the finish line, some marathon runners were given a 5k bib. i just hope that they will have this race again and will improve next year. btw it was cold. i kinda pulled my left calf muscle at mile 8. but was ok around mile 9. ran it at an easy pace. and...yes i finished 3rd in my age group (40-49)
34	Sun Apr 3, 11	CAR Rock the Ocean Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	04:12:45	46
CAR Rock the Ocean Marathon: #16 of 2011(#245 overall)perfect running weather. very relax the last half...i was third after the first 13 miles. then the 2nd place guy ended up doing the half and the first place guy slowed down after the first half and i passed him around mile 19.
35	Sun Mar 27, 11	22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March (new mexico - white sands)	26.2 mi	04:25:00	46
22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March: wow what an experience!! my 2nd NM marathon. probably ill do the 50 states again...nope. too expensive. wnating to do this race to honor the wwII veterans. i flew to el paso and drove for 45 miles to white sands missile army base. stayed for two night inside their gym for free. so i brought my sleeping bag and towel. i need to save money. the noise doesnt bother me so i have no problem sleeping there. the race is kinda hard. the first few miles of sand pit did not bother me. the sand pit at mile 21/22 did...and the strong head wind from mile 8 to 13. hills on those miles too. i love the downhill part before mile 20. i started near the back so i can see all the marchers(thousands of them). i even saw some filipino participants and some marathon maniacs on the course. i ran with my Philippine flag and gave it to a veteran at the finish. Before heading back to El Paso, i went to see the White Sands National Park. cool. i might to this race again..a must do marathon!! ...and Bataan is pronounce as three syllables..BA-TA-AN!!
36	Sun Mar 20, 11	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:28:39	46
Los Angeles Marathon: racewalk. wet wet wet, cold. heavy downpour at some point.i called it "i forgot my shampoo marathon". the worst one was at the last half mile. but i love the course. i went to the side to pee at least 7 times. took the 4:50 school bus from pacoima as prt of SRLA. i have 7 kids ran it. unfortunately one did not finish due to hypothermia.
37	Sat Mar 12, 11	Catalina Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:53:45	46
Catalina Marathon: took the 2:30am boat from long beach. rocky boat ride. only 20 passengers. the boat headed to avalon to picked up 600 runners. perfect running weather. not too cold and not hot at all and not windy. but it was not my day. as usual i planned to walk all the hills. i cramped at mile 18. but had a strong finish( the last 3 downhill miles).then when i sat both my calves were cramping....awwwwww.
38	Sat Feb 26, 11	Rocky Road Endurance 50K (california - coto de caza)	50 mi	09:32:01	45
Rocky Road Endurance 50K: My First 50 miler!! im overdue to run this distance. cold and muddy. it was raining the first hour. lots of hills in this horse trail course(3x15 miles + 5 mile out and back). lots of local ultra runners. plan to walk all the hills and run all downhills. i love the downhill part.
39	Mon Feb 21, 11	CAR President's Day Marathon (california - playa del rey)	26.2 mi	04:21:51	45
CAR President's Day Marathon: ******** this race qualified me to the next level PLATINUM!small race along the bike path in Playa Del Rey/Manhattan Beach. Perfecet running weather.
40	Sat Feb 19, 11	CTR Golden Trail Run 50K (california - sausalito)	50 km	06:37:53	45
CTR Golden Trail Run 50K: rain, hail, hills, mud!! very scenic race. registered for a marathon but upgraded to 50k. only 11 50k finishers.
41	Sun Feb 13, 11	CAR Hugs and Kisses Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:08:07	45
CAR Hugs and Kisses Marathon: number 9 of 2011.i missed the start. they moved the race start to 5:30. i started with the half marathoners. wore my pink marathon diva shirt with matching pink moebens and pink zensa compression socks.
42	Sat Feb 12, 11	CAR Love Your Heart Marathon (california - lake forest)	26.2 mi	03:56:55	45
CAR Love Your Heart Marathon: number8 of 2011.cold the first 4 miles. 4x6 mile loop = 2 mile out and back.
43	Sun Feb 6, 11	Surf City Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	03:51:19	45
Surf City Marathon: CHEESEHEAD ! CHEESEHEAD! CHEESEHEAD! heard this cheer non-stop. i wore a Wisconsin Cheesehead to support the Green Bay Packers. I fumbled it twice. perfect running weather.overcast, no sun. saw lots of maniacs...and yes another sub 4. i guess i can still run a sub 4. btw packers 31 steelers 25.
44	Sun Jan 30, 11	CAR Run in the Sun Marathon Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	03:59:59	45
CAR Run in the Sun Marathon Marathon: my third win of the year!.shhhhhh handful runners(low key). it was a cold race for socal. i love loop course(6 x 4.37). i was behind a newbie the first 5laps. then got him the last lap(b4 the last lap's 1st mile). actually im not competetive. he just slowed down and was cramping. i even gave him salt tablet. ran with a skin infection somewhere hidden:) im very satisfied with result.
45	Sat Jan 22, 11	CAR Lake Forest Bike Path Marathon (california - lake forest)	26.2 mi	03:59:09	45
CAR Lake Forest Bike Path Marathon: yes!! i can still do a sub 4hr marathon. 4 figure 8 laps plus a 2 mile out and back at the end. finished first since only handful runners participated.
46	Sun Jan 16, 11	Calico Trail Run 50K (california - barstow)	50 km	06:19:38	45
Calico Trail Run 50K: very scenic course. start and finish in Calico ghost town.i hate running through the sand. lots of steep hills and rocky dowhills. i fell on my ass and had a little bruised. will run again next year.
47	Sat Jan 15, 11	CAR Cali Gold Rush Marathon (california - la habra)	26.2 mi	04:53:20	45
CAR Cali Gold Rush Marathon: new CAR course. beautiful trail. passes through the equestrian center. nice viwe of the snow-capped mountain. 5 lollipop laps. tough hills
48	Sun Jan 9, 11	CAR Rock the Canal Marathon (california - riverside)	26.2 mi	04:41:37	45
CAR Rock the Canal Marathon: very small race along Gage Canal. ran through orange groves and ranches/farm. did lots of walking. racewalked a half marathon the previous day in irvine. so i call this weekend races as rhe SOCAL goofy race(Disney Goofy in Orlando). placed 3rd overall.
49	Sun Jan 2, 11	CAR Kicking Off the New Year Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:03:05	45
CAR Kicking Off the New Year Marathon: my first marathon win(actually supposed to be the 2nd). very small race. very cold. thanks to the gift i received christmas. wore the new running gloves and running beanie. did 6 figure 8 loops. at first we have to only run 4...then, right before finishing my 3rd lap, i saw the half marathoners finishing.. so mentally its was hard.
2010
50	Sun Dec 26, 10	Operation Jack Marathon Marathon (california - manhattan beach)	26.2 mi	04:07:14	45
Operation Jack Marathon Marathon: #22nine......did this race to support Sam and Train for Autism. perfect running weather. almost same course as the last marathon i ran two days ago. ran through the bike path. saw lots of my running buddies(local maniacs).
51	Fri Dec 24, 10	CAR Christmas Eve Marathon Marathon (california - playa del rey)	26.2 mi	04:20:50	45
CAR Christmas Eve Marathon Marathon: #22eight!!...wore my nike Maniac22 shirt for the first time. but i ordered large w/c as too big.only six runners. very quiet race the first 2 hours..lots of surfers in manhantan beach.
52	Sun Dec 5, 10	Las Vegas Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	04:13:24	45
Las Vegas Marathon: #22seven...ran it as elvis... did vegas to support yolanda"the walking diva". met lots of maniacs. ran with cheri at mile 2 or 3. passed larry macon at mile 5 and then yolanda at mile 6.i thought i will really have a bad time since i had a minor food poisoning that week. gave a salt tablet to a runner cramping at mile 23.it will be my last rnr event.9(except for sd). way too expensive...i dont like to support competitor events....
53	Sun Nov 28, 10	Thanksgiving Triple Day3 (running off the turkey) (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	04:33:50	45
Thanksgiving Triple Day3 (running off the turkey): #22six...beautiful beachfront course. 2 out and back course. from warner ave to beach bl. during the last lap the wind arrived. very windy!
54	Sat Nov 27, 10	Thanksgiving Triple Day2 ( weekend Trail) (california - coto de casa)	26.2 mi	05:04:41	45
Thanksgiving Triple Day2 ( weekend Trail): #22five...2 laps out and back Hilly horse trail course. beautiful houses. cold.
55	Fri Nov 26, 10	thanksgiving Triple Day1 (Feeling Stuffed) (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:20:43	45
thanksgiving Triple Day1 (Feeling Stuffed): #22four...very cold. ran 4 figure-eight laps. i walked most of the first lap due to stiff and tight feet. warmed up after the first lap. low key.
56	Sun Nov 21, 10	PCT Santa Monica Mountains 50K (california - malibu)	50 km	06:47:40	45
PCT Santa Monica Mountains 50K: #22three...beautiful course. lots of tough hills. muddy. but at least it did not rain. i love views of PCH and the mountains.
57	Sun Nov 14, 10	Malibu Marathon (california - malibu)	26.2 mi	04:18:35	45
Malibu Marathon: the 2nd day of my weekend double. flat the first 8 miles... and then lots of hills along PCH. lots of maniacs. i love this marathon. hanged out by the malibu coast. ill run it again next year!! i love the coconut water ZICO!! no puking this time.
58	Sat Nov 13, 10	Catalin Eco Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	05:50:58	45
Catalin Eco Marathon: my fourth time running this marathon. so i have a green bib for running all four years(legacy). HILLS!! and after running for an hour, i was bothered by the Heat. the steep hill at mile 19 is the worst. i saw a buffalo at that point though. i took the 6:15am catalina express boat ride to avalon(from long beach) with yolanda. came back to mainland LA around 6pm. need to be back home since i have to watch the boxing bout of Filipino legend Pacquiao. he won.
59	Sun Nov 7, 10	Santa Clarita Marathon (california - santa clarita)	26.2 mi	04:07:41	45
Santa Clarita Marathon: This marathon is my substitute(Plan B) for NYC!perfect running weather. ran with afast half marathoner the first 3 miles. but the pace is too fast for me. 4 hr. pace group passed me before mile 18. i can run with them but i dont like to push myself. i ended up running with the "mahonney's"(jon and sherry). met lots of local runners. i like running through the paseos.
60	Sun Oct 17, 10	Long Beach Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:13:20	45
Long Beach Marathon: perfect running weather. stated @wave 5(20+ minutes after the elites). i know the first few miles that i will be hard for me to break 4 hrs. did walk all the uphills. lots of filipino volunteers. i stop at mile 24 to taste the roasted pig. the jet blue baggage c/k was a mess.
61	Sun Oct 10, 10	Portland Marathon (oregon - portland)	26.2 mi	05:09:50	45
Portland Marathon: racewalked. pouring rain!! the last time i rw was back in july in a 5000m race. i was just behind the 5hr pace group. passed them around mile 7 and passed me back right before the mile17. i hate that hill..going over that bridge. i thought i can keep up with them but i slowed down more at mile 18. then i thought ill get a second wind after mile 20....so i realiezed that sub 5hr time's not possible. my body hurts all over. i recovered faster duing the tahoe triple than this racewalking in the rain event. i volunteered my seat back to burbank and took a flight to lax after 3hrs(supposed to to only an hour, but flight was delayed). got a $300 voucher. so i guess i have to do it again next year and at the same time visit my niece @Reed. but reg. fee is way too much $135!!
62	Sun Oct 3, 10	Camarillo Marathon (california - camarillo)	26.2 mi	04:06:38	45
Camarillo Marathon: overcast...nice perfect running weather. almost flat course. run and walked the first 6 miles. right foot is stiff and needs to warm-up. after 6.5 miles, the tighness went away. ran well from mile 6.5 to 14. nice local race. i hate mile 23 where you can see the finish line...grrr!!
63	Sun Sep 26, 10	Tahoe Triple Day 3 (Lake Tahoe) (california - lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:43:00	45
Tahoe Triple Day 3 (Lake Tahoe): wow..... i love this marathon!! very scenic. took lots of pix. i already ready to register for next year. emerald is so beautiful. i hate that climb from mile 14 to 17. walk almost all uphills. and ran fast all the downhill esp. after emerald bay. received a plaque for finishing all three marathons.
64	Sat Sep 25, 10	Tahoe Triple Day 2 (Cal-Neva) (california - lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:33:53	45
Tahoe Triple Day 2 (Cal-Neva): lots of downhill the first half...and loved them. i was running pretty well the first 12 miles. then got tired.......just dont have that energy. but well i finished it under 5hrs. saw maniac quicksilver eating hotdog @ 7-11. asked for a soda.....more scenic than Day 1. slower by 7 seconds
65	Fri Sep 24, 10	Tahoe Triple Day 1 (Emerald Bay) (california - lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:33:05	45
Tahoe Triple Day 1 (Emerald Bay): very scenic esp. @ emerald bay and cave rock. i think the hardest of all three. narrow shoulders at some point. walked almost all uphills.
66	Fri Sep 17, 10	CAR Vision Blind Center Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	04:05:50	45
CAR Vision Blind Center Marathon: perfect running weather(overcast the whole time) along huntington beach. two 13.1(6.5 out and back)laps. did way better than last year. decided to run this marathon the previous day. glad i ran this race.
67	Sat Aug 14, 10	Helsinki Marathon (helsinki)	26.2 mi	04:35:12	45
Helsinki Marathon: weird 3pm start. went to a museum that morning. it was raininb that morning too. the race was hilly. it was hot and very humid. i had a tummy problem too from the pie i ate 3hours before the race. met other maniacs from NY(Richard and Zander)
68	Sat Aug 7, 10	GGVIII Marathon (cologne)	26.2 mi	04:09:58	45
GGVIII Marathon: two lapped course. almost flat. very organized. ran through a farm, park. when i finished, my left leg cramped. i asked for ice but they misunderstood me. i was carried by two german firefighters..lol!!
69	Sun Jul 4, 10	Milo Marathon Marathon (manila)	26.2 mi	04:55:00	45
Milo Marathon Marathon: Hot, humid and Stinky!!.very organized race though. you have to run with smoke coming out of buses, jeepneys, cars, ets. i was sweating already before the race start. i walked a lot!!
70	Sun Jun 13, 10	L.a. Pride Run (california - west hollywood)	10 km	49:45:00	45
71	Sun Jun 13, 10	Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run (california - los angeles)	15 km	01:21:58	45
72	Sun Jun 6, 10	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	04:10:23	45
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: my 13th rnr!! overcast the first 2 hours..but humid. i ran 1:52 the first half so i knew right away that under 4 will not be possible. so i relaxed and walked parts of the second half. they changed the course and finished near sea world. had dinner with other maniacs the previous night. i do the same routine every year in this race. leave LA around 530am, run 4 miles in balboa park with frsd, sleep, run the marathon, watch the concert, then the ff day have my dental appointment......then visits my friends in chula vista. then dropped by another friend in san marcos on the way back home.....already registered for the next year's rnr!!
73	Sat May 29, 10	Nanny Goat 50K (california - riverside)	50 mi	12:00:00	45
Nanny Goat 50K: my first 12hr race. i did 50 miles..50laps around the 1mile horse ranch course. i should ran the evening version of this race. toooooo HOT!! i vomited at least once due to the HEAT(mid90's). i almost quit after six hours......im new to this kind of race. lots of wonderful ultra runners/volunteers... love this event..will do it again next year....
74	Sun May 16, 10	CAR Going Bananas Marathon (california - south el monte)	26.2 mi	04:42:35	45
CAR Going Bananas Marathon: 12 laps on a 2.2 mile course in Legg Lake park. walked a lot after 7 laps.Happy Birthday Jessica!! to reward myself for running the double-marathon weekend, i saw a concert that night. the norwegian 80's band A-ha.
75	Sat May 15, 10	Palos Verdes Marathon (california - palos verdes)	26.2 mi	04:12:12	45
Palos Verdes Marathon: it seems like every year..they added more hills. ran it very easy. walked all the hills.
76	Sat May 8, 10	CAR Escape to Ayala Park 50K (california - chino)	50 km	05:23:14	45
CAR Escape to Ayala Park 50K: Very Hot!! did 17 1.8mile course + a .5 mile out and back. 2nd overall. sshhhh(only 3 did the 50k).did some walk breaks. did not cramped at all
77	Sun May 2, 10	OC Marathon (california - newport beach)	26.2 mi	04:09:27	45
OC Marathon: Perfect running weather. first half is scenic. cramped at mile 13(calves). so ran/walked with maniac james.
78	Sun Apr 4, 10	PCT Sycamore Canyon 50K (california - malibu)	50 km	06:57:56	45
PCT Sycamore Canyon 50K: tough!!too many long steep hills. overcast most of the time.very scenic and organized. my lower legs(shin) was so tight the first three miles. i love the downhills....but wlaked all the uphills!!
79	Sun Mar 28, 10	Oakland Marathon (california - oakland)	26.2 mi	04:14:07	45
Oakland Marathon: lots of hills..the hardest in mile9. perfect running weather. organized race. from the first 3 miles, i already know that wont break 4hrs... my lower legs were too tight(shin). free beer at the end. but since i dont drink beer i gave my tickets to two other runners.a very worthwhile weekend..visited friends from the eastbay...i should run with my A's shirt. im an A's since '88. will i do this race again? if they will not increase the reg. fee, i will run this race again.
80	Sun Mar 21, 10	LA Marathon Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:36:58	45
LA Marathon Marathon: racewalked 1st in my div(40-49). 3rd or 4th overall. perfect running weather. i love the new course..from dodgers went downtown and chinatown..then to echo park, silverlake,hollywood,weho,west la,brentwood and finish about 1/4 mile south of santa mmonica pier..trained 7 students in my hs to run this..part of SRLA. but waited for almost 4hrs for the school bus...grrrr!!
81	Sun Mar 7, 10	Run Deo Run (california - s. el monte)	45 km	04:44:40	45
Run Deo Run: my 200th marathon(ultra) on my __th birthday!!a very small race(around 30)...and i know most of them. my running club had a picnic afterwards with my extended family....food, fun and no rain!!
82	Sun Feb 21, 10	Pasadena Marathon (california - pasadena)	26.2 mi	04:01:04	44
Pasadena Marathon: my first marathon in almost 3 months. i like to have my 200th on my birthday, so i took off running marathons.the weather is perfect but the course is hard(lots of hills and pavement is hard) i ran with some maniacs and local runners i've met over the years. i thought i will break under 4 hrs. after mile 20 i slowed down but my pace can still go under 4. but the last 1/2 mile my legs were heavy and tired..and went up my head too. i was just mentally weak....now my next race would be my 200th!!
2009
83	Sun Nov 29, 09	CAR Running Off the Turkey Marathon (california - south el monte)	26.2 mi	04:38:00	44
CAR Running Off the Turkey Marathon: third day of the triple. did 12 laps(about 2.2mile per lap). i ran extra .1 mile, i think. thaks james for showing me the right path. and thanks also for telling me that we're only doing 12 laps( not 13). less than a mile before finishing my 2nd to the last lap, i step on a pine cone(?) and twist me ankle. but luckily i rubbed my magic "katinko"(tiger balm competitor)from manila. the pain went away. when i got to the water stop for my last mile, i was told that my time is 4:20. so i need to run fast to have a 4:38 time....and my finishing is exactly 4:38! my last lap was the fastest of the 12 laps. so for the three day marathon i have a finishing time of 13 hours!! yippee!! now, i have to relax for 2 1/2 months for my next marathon. i need to run my 200th on my birthday in march....it will be the "Run Deo Run 45k and Half".
84	Sat Nov 28, 09	Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:18:00	44
Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon: a lot harder than the first of the triple. too much concrete and hills. and windy the last loop. the course is 5 (2-looped) laps. i ran with alex(from seattle) the first lap. it's his first marathon. same with supposed to run seattle. i passed james the third lap and got a third place trophy(he neat me for third place the ff day)
85	Fri Nov 27, 09	Feeling Stuffed Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	04:04:00	44
Feeling Stuffed Marathon: very cold at the start. 10 laps of 2.6miles. small and very intimate race. another race by charline alewine racing. i ran with fiona and guy(a south african couple from sf) the 1st, 2nd and 5th lap. they finished after 5laps. they did the half. nice couple. since they forgot their ipod, my voice and stories were the subtitutes. met sally, nadia, james, yolanda, mg...but the cousins JQ and Jessica overslept and missed the race. i think they choked on a turkey bone. * im registered to run seattle and seattle ghost but airfare way too expensive. so this thanksgiving triple was the replacement. thanks charlie!!..13 marathons in 10 weeks!! yes 7 stars...*****
86	Sun Nov 22, 09	Santa Monica Trails Run 50K (california - malibu)	50 km	06:55:26	44
Santa Monica Trails Run 50K: very scenic. beatiful view of santa monica mountains and malibu coast. very hard hilly course. twisted my ankle the first loop. very organized. i'll do this race again next year.
87	Sun Nov 15, 09	Malibu Intl. Marathon (california - malibu)	26.2 mi	04:33:20	44
Malibu Intl. Marathon: i love this race. very organized. ran through farms in camarillo, passed through point mugu and ran along the malibu coast. very scenic but lots of hills and some points...very windy. they gave a finisher's towel.
88	Sat Nov 14, 09	Catalina Eco Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	05:33:00	44
Catalina Eco Marathon: i was 8 minutes late. so the first 2 miles, im running/walking by myself.i caught up my runners between 3-4 miles. very hilly but the weather is perfect. they deducted(i think) 5 minutes from my time instead of 8 minutes. i dont really care anyway. i love the last three miles..the downhill part. but around mile 24.5, my left leg froze. so i have to do lots of walking. then exactly mile 25,i cramped...my left calf. i walked almost all the uphills.
89	Sun Nov 8, 09	Santa Clarita Marathon (california - santa clarita)	26.2 mi	03:54:50	44
Santa Clarita Marathon: yes!! another marathon under 4. almost identical to last week's nyc. nice local race running through bike paths and paseos. weather's ok. lots of local volunteers from schools. i even asked some girls scouts volunteers "where are the cookies?";) my back-up for nyc. this year the two races were in different days.
90	Sun Nov 1, 09	New York Marathon (new york - new york)	26.2 mi	03:55:19	44
New York Marathon: yes!! i can still break four hours. perfect running weather. ran with my camera and took lots of pix. i planned to run this easy and do it between 4:15-4:30. i love this race but way too expensive. stayed @zander's apt west 73rd st.
91	Sun Oct 25, 09	18th Annual Main Street Halloween Run (california - la puente)	10 km	52:42:00	44
92	Sat Oct 24, 09	CAR Brandi Cowan Trail 50K (california - coto de caza)	50 km	07:06:00	44
CAR Brandi Cowan Trail 50K: HOT! Hills, hills, hills. just like catalina but instead of having an oceanwview you'll have a view of the freeway:). hard course. planned to run the 26.2. but since i walked all the uphills,i did not put much effort and so relax and did the 50k race instead. i love charlie alewine racing family!! i ended up 2nd overall in the 50k race.(ssshhhhh, dont ask how many finishers in the 50k race)
93	Sat Oct 17, 09	Christopher Columbus Marathon (california - south el monte)	26.2 mi	04:27:00	44
Christopher Columbus Marathon: very small race(only 9 rumnners).2nd overall. hot!! a figure 8 loop course. got lost the first lap. did an extra 1/2 loop to make up the difference.
94	Sun Oct 11, 09	Long Beach Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:13:22	44
Long Beach Marathon: perfect running weather. very organized race. it's their 25th year. first time they did the wave start every 5 minutes. i starter @ wave four just behind the 4:30 pace group. did ok the first 10 miles. then mile 12 i so tired(mentally). by half way point, i knew that i wont break 4hrs. so relaxed and did lots of walking. met so many maniacs and local runners. traffic was bad in the morning. the previous day(expo) i took the metro. it took me almost two hours. grrr!! lots of filipino runners and volunteers. at mile 23 they even have a lechon(trditional roast pig). they invited me to stop and eat. i love this race!!
95	Sat Oct 10, 09	Say No To Drugs 5K (california - playa de rey)	5 km	24:33:00	44
96	Sat Oct 10, 09	Students Run LA - Say No To Drugs 5K (dockweiler beach, ca - playa del rey)	5 km	24:33:00	44
97	Sun Oct 4, 09	Portland Marathon (oregon - portland)	26.2 mi	05:12:15	44
Portland Marathon: i racewalked this marathon and finished 2nd overall male racewalker. it's one of the handful marathon with a judged racewalking division. very organized race. weather is perfect. a huge hill before mile 17 going up the bridge. i did this race back 1999. lots of goodies at the finish. i'll do this race again till my niece graduated at Reed College. spent some time with her. nice small campus.
98	Sun Sep 27, 09	Tahoe Triple Day 3 (california - tahoe city to so. lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:50:51	44
Tahoe Triple Day 3: the most scenic of the three days. more runners because triplers ran with the regular marathoners and half-marathoners. i love this race...and i'll do it again next year. it's like a mini- reunion. Jeanette, mG, Yolanda, Levi, LT, Guillermo, Robert, Bart,Ed..luv you guys!!
99	Sat Sep 26, 09	Tahoe Triple Day 2 (california - spooner lake to tahoe city)	26.2 mi	04:37:54	44
Tahoe Triple Day 2: easiest and my fastest of the three days. more downhills than uphills. but there'e a big climb at mile 24. weather is a lot better.
100	Fri Sep 25, 09	Tahoe Triple Day 1 (california - south lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:54:23	44
Tahoe Triple Day 1: first day of the tahoe triple. HOT! and hilly!! lots of fast cars on the road. the last two miles was tough.
101	Sun Sep 20, 09	Playa Del Run 5K (california - malibu)	5 km	22:10:00	44
102	Sat Sep 5, 09	Beachfront Marathon (california - hintington beach)	26.2 mi	05:20:23	44
Beachfront Marathon: Hot!!! my pw for a road marathon.
103	Sat Aug 22, 09	Bulldog 50K (california - calabasas)	50 km	06:39:51	44
Bulldog 50K: i won....in the raffle(a hammer gel). tough hilly course. it was overcast the first lap and the first half of the second lap. but after that the sun came out. i walked all the hills as planned. very organized race.
104	Sun Aug 9, 09	E.T. Full Moon Midnight Marathon (nevada - rachel)	26.2 mi	04:28:58	44
E.T. Full Moon Midnight Marathon: unique marathon in area51(2 hr drive from vegas). started midnite. hilly and windy 1st 13 miles. a very steep hill at mile 12. i cant get any faster. was cramping around 12 1/2mile. got the second, runners at mile 13. was running a lot faster from mile13 to mile 18.finish line at alien inn. very satisfied with everything. will run it again!!
105	Sun Jul 26, 09	Outgames II Marathon (copenhagen)	26.2 mi	04:24:19	44
Outgames II Marathon: perefct weather. litle bit windy at some part of the course(near the opera house). the first water station was almost at 9k mark. almost a three loop course. nice course though. one of my slowest marathon. well i guess i need to rest.....
106	Sun Jul 5, 09	Gold Coast Marathon (qld - gold coast)	26.2 mi	04:30:08	44
Gold Coast Marathon: lax-mnl-syd-ool: my flight plan. the first 5k my lower right were vere tight. it would be a long day. the course is ok except the last boring 10k.weather is ok. took some pix along the course. note: the day before the race met zander and richard(ny)
107	Sun Jun 28, 09	Paa-tibayan 50K (quezon city)	50 km	06:05:14	44
Paa-tibayan 50K: i planned to run the KL marathon. since the airfare from manila to kl is expensive, i ended up doing this. it's a lot cheaper. only P1500(about $32). the race started 1am at UP(university of the philippines). negatives: dark, hot and humid, potholes, stinky,polluted,smokes from buses,cars and jeepneys, hills, 45km mark at the finish line. positives: well-organized race, light rain the first hour, friendly runners and volunteers, course marshall(city police) for every runner. i placed 8th overall(shhhh...only 20+ did the 50k. 50+ ran the 100k)
108	Sun Jun 14, 09	Los Angeles Frontrunners Annual Pride Run (california - los angeles)	10 km	32:58:00	44
109	Sun May 31, 09	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	04:26:06	44
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: perfect running weather(pr weather). overcast and some light drizzle. but one of my worst rnr. it was my 12th rnr. i ran the first six miles easy thinking that run faster later part of the race. well, i was so lazy and tired. i love the free PF Changs lettuce wrap. stayed for the mini English Beat concert with johnny and nick(NY)
110	Mon May 25, 09	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:23:06	44
Los Angeles Marathon: first la.a marathon on a monday. perfect running weather. everyone expected the marathon to be hot. trained seven students in my school(SRLA). all of them finished. tried my new tied-dye moeben's. i love it. i racewalked this marathon and was the third overall racewalker.
111	Sat May 9, 09	Ayala Park Run (california - chino)	32.4 mi	06:08:00	44
Ayala Park Run: to your own race..3hrs,6hrs,12hrs,half, full, 50k. ran around the park w/c is 1.806 miles. i planned to run the marathon. but after 6 laps, i decided that i should do the 50k. i ended up doing the 6hr race. i did the last two miles with maniac tom. good decision since i ended up placing second....sshhhh(only two of us ran the 6hr race). and two ran the 12hr ric& steve(?). met nice and worderful local runners. like to spend more time with them but i need to go since i'm a chaperone for our school's prom. the race is small are very organized. cool the first 2 hours but warmed up after that. hot! miseed the green arrow the first lap. at least i was not alone. thank you charlie(rd) for the well organized race. see you again next year.
112	Sun May 3, 09	OC Marathon (california - newport beach)	26.2 mi	05:41:16	44
OC Marathon: weather's ok. but since i racewalked this, i spent more hours on the course and got warmer the last two hours. i forgot my sunblock. i'm sunburned!!my worst rw marathon. i should run it next time. the course 1st half is pretty. but the second half....boring! they don't have vaseline. i was chafing badly in both my armpits. i got some vaseline from barefoot maniac and from a firetruck. but still i got scabs ...
113	Sat May 2, 09	Palos Verdes Marathon (california - san pedro)	26.2 mi	04:35:27	44
Palos Verdes Marathon: my 4th pv(and my slowest). perfect weather. my legs were already tight and heavy the first few miles. i thought i will have a second wind the second half. it did not happen. grrrrr!! met lots of local maniacs though..... sheriff silver, jeannette, walkind diva,mitch,barefootken, david, sally(& her dad). after the race headed to costa mesa to pick up oc marathon's race packet.note:i heard a rumor during the pv race that they might cancell oc marathon due to some runners from mexico might have the swine flu....weird!!??!
114	Sun Apr 26, 09	Big Sur International Marathon (california - big sur/carmel)	26.2 mi	03:58:48	44
Big Sur International Marathon: wow!! very beautiful...but so windy. i was just behind the 3:40 pace group the first six miles. but because of the strong head wind i decided to slow down and take my early walk breaks. the 4:00 pace group passed me around mile12 and passed them back at the downhill part before the half way point. the 4:00 pace group was just 100 yards behind me the last 10 miles(at least). fortunately, my time was under 4 hrs...i did big sur back in 1999.it was also the last time i drove the ca central coast. i love this marathon. it's in my top 10. i even invited my mom, sister and niece to be with me in this trip. my first time to visit the hearst castle too.
115	Mon Apr 20, 09	Boston Marathon (massachusetts - boston)	26.2 mi	03:51:23	44
Boston Marathon: first and probably my last boston**. i love the race. cold and windy. lots of fast runners. i didnt realize that boston course has significant no. of hills. kissed six girls at wesseley college.
116	Sun Mar 22, 09	Pasadena Marathon (california - pasadena)	26.2 mi	03:56:03	44
Pasadena Marathon: rain!! very organized. the course went to nice pasadena neighborhood including the rosebowl. too many out and back though. pcc has a nice small campus,
117	Sat Mar 21, 09	Stand For Hope! 10K (california - los angeles)	10 km	01:03:43	44
118	Sat Mar 14, 09	Catalina Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:38:52	44
Catalina Marathon: hate the uphills but love the downhills!! walked all uphills and ran all downhills...fast!! perfect weather..overcast and not hot and not cold.the best weather the last 7-8 years. took the early boat from marina del rey(4am) and back 5pm. met the mm couple jon and sherry and other regular runners. it's like a mini reunion. will be back again next year.
119	Sun Mar 8, 09	Malibu Creek 50K (california - malibu)	50 km	06:33:40	44
Malibu Creek 50K: hilly, rocky!! walked all the hills. nice weather. not hot. we have to cross a creek(twice) i think i might lose big toe nail. registered a week before the race. my first race at age44.
120	Sat Feb 21, 09	Orange Curtain 50K (california - cerritos)	50 km	04:59:29	43
Orange Curtain 50K: mom & pops kinda ultra race.very organized. only 89 runners(both 50k and 100k). did 5-10k out and back almost flat course. perfect weather. met local runners from so.cal. less than a mile(.75) from the finish, i saw a friend ric(100k) running south and told me that i need to break 5 hours and have 9 minutes to do it. yes...4:59:25!!
121	Sat Feb 7, 09	Death Valley Trail Marathon (california - death valley)	26.2 mi	04:09:55	43
Death Valley Trail Marathon: due to heavy rain, we ran the alternate course.grrrr!! an out and back course. my second death valley trail in an alternate route. probably next year we'll through titus canyon. rain,cold, mud, wind, rocks, wash board....etc. i survived though. the last ten miles, i have to count till 300 then walked for 10-20 seconds. but this 300 counts went down to 100 the last half mile and to 50 the last 1/4 mile. very small and intimate race. travelled with la frontrunners in a 15-seater van. met wonderful people.(laron form ketchikan,ak, loraine, ron & sonia, gerald & heather)
122	Sun Feb 1, 09	Surf City Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	03:51:55	43
Surf City Marathon: perfect overcast running weather. scenic view. start and finish near the ocean. cool surfboard medal. i'm very satisfied running under 4hrs. did NOT sleep the previous night. i watch the live tv coverage of australian open mens finals(federer vs nadal). the match lasted till 5:15am. then i have to drive an hour to huntington beach.
123	Sun Jan 25, 09	Carlsbad Marathon (california - carlsbad)	26.2 mi	04:33:33	43
Carlsbad Marathon: perfect weather. i was ok the first 6 miles. was mentally and physically tired. did have enough sleep. watched federer(aus open) beat berdych. my host:aunt norma & manong carlito
124	Sat Jan 24, 09	Diamond Valley Lake Marathon (california - hemet)	26.2 mi	04:15:31	43
Diamond Valley Lake Marathon: Marathon
125	Sun Jan 18, 09	Arizona Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (arizona - phoenix)	26.2 mi	03:55:35	43
Arizona Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: flat and perfect weather. az cardinals won the nfc championships. kinda boring. my host:inday
126	Sat Jan 3, 09	Running from an Angel Marathon (nevada - boulder city)	26.2 mi	04:20:23	43
Running from an Angel Marathon: very small low-key marathon. cold and windy and hilly but scenic course. very organized race. my first 8 miles was very slow. my lower legs was so tight(frozen). so i have to walk for most part of mile 2-8. my lower legs warmed up around mile 8.5. so i picked up my speed and passing runners. probably i have anegative split. stayed at mandalay bay hotel(my gambler friend had a free room). i left my buddies at the hotel t o gamble.
2008
127	Sat Dec 27, 08	The Big Cat Challenge Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	03:54:45	43
The Big Cat Challenge Marathon: yes!! i can still break 4 hrs. ran 13 laps of the 2mile course(w/ one major hill before mile1). cold at the start. some runners did the half and the 12 hr race.
128	Sun Dec 7, 08	Las Vegas Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	04:05:52	43
Las Vegas Marathon: perfect overcast weather. fro winning the elvis karaoke contest, i got a free race reg. and two night stay at mandalay bay hotel. i did not run as elvis though. instead, i ran with my philippine flag in support of the filipino boxer manny pacquioa who tko'd dela hoya in round8 the previous night. i did not have enough sleep...i kinda celebrate and played 1-hr of slot. a least five spectators thought that i was running as superman(bec of the red white & blue flag). saw some mexican fans along the course and showed them my flag......that night i played paigow poker and had a royal flush(w/ a joker).
129	Sat Nov 15, 08	Catalina Eco Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	05:57:30	43
Catalina Eco Marathon: hot and hilly!! cramped mile 20...calves, hamstring. on the ground at mile25 for 5min.
130	Sat Nov 8, 08	6Th Annual Learning For Life 15K (california - san pedro)	15 km	01:16:54	44
131	Sun Nov 2, 08	Santa Clarita Marathon (california - santa clarita)	26.2 mi	04:06:50	43
Santa Clarita Marathon: perfect weather. small race(just over 300). met lots of local runners. slowed down between nile 12-16....just plain tired.
132	Sun Oct 26, 08	Marine Corps Marathon (district of columbia - washington)	26.2 mi	04:06:55	43
Marine Corps Marathon: crowded. perfect weather. started at the end. too much zigzagging at the first half. my host:gerry
133	Sun Oct 19, 08	Renegade 3 Mile Trail Race (california - san dimas)	3 mi	31:52:00	43
134	Sat Oct 11, 08	Long Beach Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	04:02:21	43
Long Beach Marathon: i like the new course...going through cal state long beach. i did not break 4hrs..grrr!! borrowed a hula hoop from a college rugby player and walked with it for 10 yards.
135	Sat Oct 4, 08	St. George Marathon (utah - st. george)	26.2 mi	03:54:01	43
St. George Marathon: cold. rain. lots of hills(mostly downhill). dark the first hour.
136	Sun Sep 28, 08	Lake Tahoe Marathon (california - south lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:22:34	43
Lake Tahoe Marathon: hilly,high altitute. very scenic.
137	Sun Sep 14, 08	The Achievable 5K For Fitness (california - los angeles)	5 km	24:06:00	43
138	Thu Jul 31, 08	Milo Marathon (manila)	26.2 mi	04:29:03	43
Milo Marathon: early start. warm,humid,rain!! after 10k i have deal with smokes from cars,jeepneys and buses. stayed in manila hotel for a night.
139	Sun Jul 20, 08	Pattaya Marathon (pattaya)	26.2 mi	05:04:15	43
Pattaya Marathon: my 7th continent!! one of my slowest time. walked almost half of the race. early start of 4:30am. light rain(w/c is good). tummy problem and breathing problem.
140	Sun Jun 8, 08	2008 Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run 10K (california - west hollywood)	10 km	34:28:00	43
141	Sun Jun 1, 08	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	04:27:41	43
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: 150th marathon! (asked for bib#150 but was told that bib# 200 and under are for elites and wheelchair). almost perfect running weather. ran as elvis. but left my elvis' wig at mile 10 water station and changed to a running hat. my glutes were hurting. i planned to run it under 4:30. concert:pat benatar
142	Sat May 17, 08	Palos Verdes Marathon (california - san pedro)	26.2 mi	04:20:52	43
Palos Verdes Marathon: HOT HOT HOT! Hills, hills, hills! i walked almost all the hills. with the high temperature i will not break 4 hours anyway. i ran with a guy named Paul for about 8 miles. got bib#149..and it's my 149th marathon(i did not even ask for it). lots of local runners.
143	Sun May 4, 08	Eugene Marathon (oregon - eugene)	26.2 mi	03:48:42	43
Eugene Marathon: E...for Eugene!!...home of the University of Oregon Ducks, Pre, Bowerman and Nike!! almost flat. perfect weather. 50 stater club reunion. started at historic hayward field and finish line at autzen stadium(Ducks Football). slowed down the last 8 miles. i love the volunteer's tied dye-shirt. the runner's shirt's plain and boring so i exchanged my shirt with a volunteer.
144	Sat Apr 19, 08	Jersey Shore Relay Marathon (new jersey - asbury park)	26.2 mi	03:51:10	43
Jersey Shore Relay Marathon: J for Jersey Shore. sunny with ocean breeze. almost flat. ran along jersey shore. 43 registered to run the whole 26.2(ironman/ironwoman..with red bib numbers in the 900's) but they listed only 27 finishers. most participants were relay runners. at transition areas relay runners always passed me. i was running with a girl in a relay team the first three-four miles. between three-six miles my lower legs were so tight. i have to stop massge it at some point. i was more relax the second half of the course. the last three miles i passed the runners who passed me the first six miles. also ran just ahead of the team member of the girl i ran with the first four miles.since it was a stagered start, i was the first ironman finisher and was interviewed by a reporter. i was awarded third place and got a certificate, glass and a golden baton. but when i checked the race website i was actually fifth. too bad i already got the goodies!! at least i was in the top five...no finisher's medal.
145	Sun Apr 13, 08	Rotterdam Marathon (rotterdam)	26.2 mi	03:51:59	43
Rotterdam Marathon: fast!!(not me, but the course). cold. too crowded. nice shirt but i ordered large which is very big. i look like a hanger. not a tourist race..you can do the sightseeing in a half a day. most runners leave rotterdam after the race. no freebies at the expo(just spoiled in doing those u.s. marathons). i even went to the london marathon expo two days before the race. everything is expensive. stayed at hostel(boat). met other marathoners. walking distance from the star/finish. the owner made a hot soup for us. met the mahoney's(i knew it! they will pass me at some point) and david major with his 100 club shirt. leave for amsterdam..hope to see tulips, windmills and wooden shoes!!
146	Sat Apr 5, 08	Yakima River Canyon Marathon (washington - ellensburg)	26.2 mi	03:52:32	43
Yakima River Canyon Marathon: yes!!Y for Yakima. i can still run under 4 hrs. nice course but i hate the hill at mile 23. cold and windy. very organized race. thanks to the dolphin's. i met other maniacs, 50-staters and 100 marathon club members. met filipino marathoners too(jose n., quicksilver and monty). i'll do this race again next year. i was a great race weekend. note: got stranded at the pass(summit) for an hour.
147	Sat Mar 22, 08	Two Oceans 56k (cape town)	56 km	06:25:07	43
Two Oceans 56k: a must-do marathon/ultra. the course is very beautiful(big sur 3x). very organized race. runner should finished under 7 hours or else you'll never receive a finisher's medal. perfect temperature but lots of hills and very windy. foreign runners were assigned an orange bib. and spectatator's(capetowners`) always ask were the runners from and they're glad for the runners to do their race....will do it again next time. stayed in the hostel with fast south african group. they're all very friendly.
148	Sun Mar 16, 08	Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon (virginia - virginia beach)	26.2 mi	05:21:20	43
Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon: 2nd overall walker. a little bit cold and very windy from mile 10 to 16. lots of people wearing green. run an 8k race the previous day(whale race). course almost flat. did the whale run(8k on sat. then mar.on sun). traveled with friend nancy(fr san diego). host: carol
149	Sun Mar 2, 08	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:33:31	42
Los Angeles Marathon: racewalk(6th overall/ist div). warm. i like the course this year than two years ago(eventhough most like the old course). a big HILL at mile22. i love the view before mile24. it is the only marathon where you will see 2000+ high school and middle school students(SRLA)running . i coached 10 students in our school. they all finished!!
150	Sun Feb 24, 08	Mardi Gras Marathon (louisiana - new orleans)	26.2 mi	05:22:47	42
Mardi Gras Marathon: nice easy flat course. run through bourbon street at the early stage. the weather's perfect the first half but since i racewalked it, the second half was a bit hot. got a sunburn on my shoulders since i forgot to put sunblock. ouch! i enjoyed the new course. i was the first male racewalker.
151	Sat Feb 16, 08	Orange Curtain 50K (california - cerritos)	50 km	05:13:33	42
Orange Curtain 50K: small and intimate field. 5 out and back flat course. warm!
152	Sat Feb 9, 08	Sedona Marathon (arizona - sedona)	26.2 mi	04:14:48	42
Sedona Marathon: perfect weather! rolling..lots of hills! high altitude. very scenic course. stiff lower leg @mile2. walk almost all uphills.2nd 40-44 div note: skip the pasta feed(waited for almost 1 hr)
153	Sun Feb 3, 08	Srla 18-Mile Friendship Run (california - sylmar)	18 mi	02:38:07	42
154	Sun Jan 20, 08	Carlsbad Marathon (california - carlsbad)	26.2 mi	04:33:45	42
Carlsbad Marathon: perfect weather! time was very slow. i walked all the hills. and we were re-routed the last two miles...more hills the the original last two miles. have to follow the traffic lights. the best carlsbad marathon medal.
155	Sat Jan 19, 08	Diamond Valley Lake Marathon (california - hemet)	26.2 mi	04:16:19	42
Diamond Valley Lake Marathon: beautiful and scenic course. small intimate race. at mile three, right foot and lower was so stiff but warm up after mile 7.
156	Sun Jan 13, 08	Zoom Yah Yah Indoor Marathon (minnesota - northfield)	26.2 mi	03:58:53	42
Zoom Yah Yah Indoor Marathon: no hills, wind, sun and the temperature was perfect. you run 150 laps around the running track. you reverse the direction every 30 mins. 150 laps? it was crazy but i had lots of FUN. the running track is soft. they played music the entire course(i think it stopped for about 5 minutes). i love the music they played. some are 80's. it was held in st. olaf college. beatiful campus. it was an intimate race(only 40 runners). the best pasta feed! the race director and his family and friends were great. this is a must-do marathon. if you're planning to do a marathon from a-z, this is a marathon starting with Z!
157	Sun Jan 6, 08	OC Marathon Marathon (california - irvine)	26.2 mi	04:17:41	42
OC Marathon Marathon: goodbye to sub 4hr time.cold. rain for 30-40 minutes near the end.
2007
158	Sun Dec 2, 07	New Las Vegas Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	04:48:06	42
New Las Vegas Marathon: one of the best marathon experience! i ran as elvis. i ran in a sparkling-rainbow elvis running outfit. no chaffing at all. stars were glued to it. some have batteries and they blink too. 200+ elvises ran it. we have to stop at 5.5miles(for 20-30 mins.) to witness the mass wedding of 25 couples. sweet...!! i dnot care about my finishing time. friends met me at the finish line. weather is perfect(a little bit cold).....***note: won the elvis karaoke singing contest. did blue suede shoes..milli vanilli style. my prize: free reg. for next year's race with two nights hotel accomodation at mandalay bay suite...."thank you! thank you very much!"
159	Sat Nov 17, 07	Catalina Eco Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	05:06:04	42
Catalina Eco Marathon: nice weather. overcast. very hilly. harder than catalina in march(i think).lots of local runners. i love the downhill portion the last three miles. walked all the uphills. mile 19 was the worst!.....footnote: got a ticket in the blue line. i dont know that i have to have two tix(one for each line), i'll contest it in january.
160	Sat Nov 10, 07	Learning for Life 15K (california - san pedro)	15 km	01:25:52	42
161	Sun Nov 4, 07	Santa Clarita Marathon (california - santa calrita)	26.2 mi	04:09:33	42
Santa Clarita Marathon: nice organized local race. lots of school kids who volunteered in the water stations. weather is ok. ran through the neighborhoods, parks and paseos. met local runners. i' m running to support diva"s 100th marathon(maniac#35). i was 10 minutes(again) my half way split. so already knew to wont break 4 hours. ran the second half easy(meaning lots of walk breaks)
162	Sun Oct 28, 07	City of la Puente Main Stree 10K (california - la puente)	10 km	54:29:00	42
163	Sun Oct 21, 07	Nike Women's Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	04:19:06	42
Nike Women's Marathon: yes!they allow male runners. but only less than 1000 males participated(both full and half).so to blend in, i wore a shirt with pink bikini design. they even have a free manicure at the expotique. i ran in support of my high school classmate julie(a breast cancer survivor) and my 19 year-old nephew rv (battling leukemia). the course is harder than the san francisco marathon(july). perfect weather! so many hills..long hills!i already knew early during the race that i wont break 4 hours.i was already 10 minutes slower at the half way point. i only ran 6 miles after berlin marathon.i think i need to replace my orthotics. nice tifanny necklace at the finish given by men in tux but with nike running shoes!
164	Sun Sep 30, 07	Berlin Marathon (berlin)	26.2 mi	03:59:26	42
Berlin Marathon: very satisfied with the sub four time; perfect weather! too many runners; first marathon where you have to buy the finisher's shirt(18euros).again did my walk breaks after half way point. not used to km marks. haile broke the marathon record! hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop!!! traveled w/ ny frontrunners.
165	Sun Sep 23, 07	Warsaw Marathon (warsaw)	26.2 mi	04:04:17	42
Warsaw Marathon: cool shirt and medal; 1k of cobblestones in the old town(seems a lot longer). legs were tired after 21k. did too much sightseeing the previous days.
166	Sat Aug 11, 07	Mt. Disappointment 50K (california - los angeles)	50 km	08:24:13	42
Mt. Disappointment 50K: hot! hills! cramped at mile 16. walked the last 10 miles...but finished and will do it again next year! so many worderful people both volunteers and runners.
167	Sun Jul 29, 07	San Francisco Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:54:59	42
San Francisco Marathon: perfect running weather! my legs were so heavy though. at least i finished
168	Sun Jun 10, 07	Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run (california - los angeles)	10 km	33:26:00	42
169	Sun Jun 3, 07	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:49:13	42
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: 10th rnr! june gloom. satisfied with the sub 4 time. went to vip reception and had a glass of wine but starved.
170	Sat May 19, 07	Palos Verdes Marathon (california - palos verdes)	26.2 mi	04:18:34	42
Palos Verdes Marathon: perfest running weather!! but lots of hills!! was not mentally and physically prepared. cramped at mile 18
171	Sat Apr 28, 07	6Th Csun Run,Walk and Roll (california - northridge)	5 km	22:52:00	42
172	Sun Apr 15, 07	Victory For Victims 8K (california - encino)	8 km	53:29:00	42
173	Sat Apr 7, 07	Santa Anita Derby Day 5K (california - santa anita)	5 km	34:24:00	42
174	Sat Mar 17, 07	Catalina Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:27:35	42
Catalina Marathon: perfect running weather! mostly overcast. HILLS,HILLS,HILLS!! walked all uphills and ran all downhills. very satisfied with my time. just want to run it under 4:30. saw buffallo at the start.
175	Tue Mar 6, 07	Fin del Mundo Marathon (ushuaia, tierra del fuego)	26.2 mi	03:52:03	42
Fin del Mundo Marathon: beautiful course. first 18km on the national park. after 18km..very strong wind!
176	Mon Feb 26, 07	Antarctica Marathon (king george island)	26.2 mi	05:42:47	41
Antarctica Marathon: great trip!! cold, snow, ice, mud, hills, strong wind...but very beautiful course!
177	Sun Feb 11, 07	Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 10K (california - los angeles)	10 km	01:13:04	41
178	Sun Feb 4, 07	Pacific Shoreline Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	03:57:20	41
Pacific Shoreline Marathon: just want to break 4 hrs.!
179	Sun Jan 21, 07	Carlsbad Marathon (california - carlsbad)	26.2 mi	03:47:27	41
180	Sun Jan 7, 07	OC Marathon Marathon (california - irvine)	26.2 mi	04:09:53	41
OC Marathon Marathon: fast 1st half. but the second half hilly, hot and some strong wind
2006
181	Sun Dec 10, 06	Las Vegas Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	03:53:27	41
Las Vegas Marathon: COLD AND WINDY!
182	Thu Nov 23, 06	2006 La Canada Run For The Hungry (california - la canada/flintridge)	5 km	22:15:00	41
183	Sun Oct 29, 06	Main Street Halloween Run (california - la puente)	10 km	47:09:00	41
184	Sun Oct 15, 06	long Beach International Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	03:41:10	41
long Beach International Marathon: perfect marathon weather.
185	Sun Sep 17, 06	Sydney Marathon (sydney)	26.2 mi	04:01:59	41
Sydney Marathon: my third sydney and it seems like it was harder than the last two. probably due to not eating my regular banana breakfast...banana is to expensive(2 bananas for almost aus$5). saw other maniacs mates...chris, steve & sue.
186	Sat Aug 26, 06	Bulldog 50K (california - malibu)	50 km	07:09:13	41
Bulldog 50K: hilly and hot! almost dnf@mile 21. was on the ground for 10 minutes. i almost gave up. thanks to mile22 aid station! last run
187	Sat Aug 12, 06	Mt. Disappointment 50K (california - los angeles)	50 km	07:10:44	41
Mt. Disappointment 50K: my first 50k! hilly! my head hit a tree around mile 27...ouch!!
188	Sat Aug 5, 06	Outgames I Marathon (qc - montreal)	26.2 mi	04:03:04	41
Outgames I Marathon: only 92 finishers. warm. same as the montreal marathon course. seems like they closed the streets just for me to run.
189	Sat Jul 22, 06	Gay Games VII Marathon (illinois - chicago)	26.2 mi	03:54:45	41
Gay Games VII Marathon: 4 out&back laps
190	Mon Jul 17, 06	Gay Games 5K Road Race (illinois - chicago)	5 km	22:18:00	41
191	Sun Jun 11, 06	Los Angeles Frontrunners' Annual Run/Walk For Gay And Lesbian Pride (california - west hollywood)	5 km	32:23:00	41
192	Sun Jun 4, 06	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:52:45	41
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: warm. june gloom!!
193	Sun May 28, 06	Mad City Marathon (wisconsin - madison)	26.2 mi	04:05:47	41
Mad City Marathon: sunny, hot & humid!!...in the 90's. poured about 10 gallons of water. same weekend as "the largest brats festival"
194	Sun Mar 19, 06	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:25:29	41
Los Angeles Marathon: 10th consecutive l.a..first back to back. racewalked(8th/4th div). did not cramp but can't go any faster.
195	Sat Mar 18, 06	Catalina Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:27:12	41
Catalina Marathon: hilly! muddy the first 9-10 miles!
196	Sun Mar 5, 06	Napa Valley Marathon (california - napa)	26.2 mi	03:39:33	40
Napa Valley Marathon: rain!
197	Sun Feb 12, 06	28Th Annual Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 10K (california - los angeles)	10 km	01:08:41	41
198	Sun Feb 5, 06	Pacific Shoreline Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	03:43:16	40
Pacific Shoreline Marathon: perfect weather! free mp3. 1:40(split)
199	Sun Jan 15, 06	Carlsbad Marathon (california - carlsbad)	26.2 mi	03:47:49	40
Carlsbad Marathon: perfect weather!! decided to run it two days b4 the race.
200	Sun Jan 8, 06	Disneyworld Marathon (florida - orlando)	26.2 mi	03:52:41	40
Disneyworld Marathon: ran the goofy race(half the day before 1:38:18(pr)). cold. saw mickey, minnie, donald , goofy ....formed marathon maniacs team#2(al h., andrea h., stephen v.)
2005
201	Sun Dec 4, 05	Las Vegas Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	03:31:39	40
Las Vegas Marathon: chilly and windy!! fast course. won $150 in paigow poker. will run it again nex year.
202	Thu Nov 24, 05	Run For The Hungry 5K (california - la canada flintridge)	5 km	23:02:00	41
203	Sat Nov 12, 05	Richmond Marathon (virginia - richmond)	26.2 mi	03:34:51	40
Richmond Marathon: my 50th state!! perfect weather. again, did my walk breaks after 13 miles. don't know why they call it "the friendliest marathon"?
204	Sun Nov 6, 05	New York Marathon (new york - new york)	26.2 mi	03:44:48	40
New York Marathon: my best new york! very relax. mooned some spectators along 1st ave.
205	Sun Oct 30, 05	14Th Annual La Puente Mainstreet Halloween Run 10K (california - la puente)	10 km	48:14:00	41
206	Sun Oct 16, 05	Long Beach International Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	03:59:23	40
Long Beach International Marathon: my 100th marathon!! cramped at mile 21. at least 25 friends and relatives at the finish line wearing "run deo run" shirt. received a plaque from my local running club.
207	Sun Oct 2, 05	Marathon (wisconsin - milwaukee)	26.2 mi	03:48:40	40
Marathon: easy course;mostly flat or downhill; free beer at the finish; my 99th marathon(49th state)
208	Sun Aug 14, 05	Samurai 5K (california - los angeles)	5 km	22:20:00	41
209	Sun Jul 31, 05	San Francisco Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:42:00	40
San Francisco Marathon: cool and foggy(1st 10 miles). golden gate bridge was added
210	Sun Jun 12, 05	24Th Annual Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run (california - los angeles)	10 km	46:57:00	41
211	Sun Jun 5, 05	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:55:41	40
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: easier course than previous years.
212	Sat May 14, 05	Fargo Marathon (north dakota - fargo)	26.2 mi	03:52:26	40
Fargo Marathon: very cold(30's); no major hill. watched " fargo " in fargo theater.
213	Sun Apr 24, 05	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (oklahoma - oklahoma city)	26.2 mi	04:10:57	40
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: got back fron a month vacation w/o running. not ready for this. tired both mentally and physically. visited the memorial. nice weather!!
214	Mon Apr 4, 05	Guam Marathon (mangilao, guam)	26.2 mi	04:11:06	40
Guam Marathon: only 60 runners; very hot and humid; 4am start!!
215	Sat Mar 19, 05	Catalina Island Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:44:53	40
Catalina Island Marathon: the hills are alive!! light rain. walked almost all the uphills.
216	Sun Mar 6, 05	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:13:33	39
Los Angeles Marathon: 1st overall(racewalk); beat the 2nd guy by 5 seconds; warm &sunny; my last marathon in my 30's; trained 25+ srla students(all finished)
217	Sun Feb 27, 05	Hyannis Marathon (massachusetts - hyannis)	26.2 mi	03:45:35	39
Hyannis Marathon: very scenic; two loops;very cold(snow) but sunny!
218	Sun Feb 13, 05	Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 10K (california - los angeles)	10 km	46:54:00	40
219	Sat Feb 5, 05	Tybee Marathon (georgia - tybee island)	26.2 mi	03:33:23	39
Tybee Marathon: flat;perfect weather; two loops
220	Sun Jan 16, 05	Carlsbad Marathon (california - carlsbad)	26.2 mi	03:58:17	39
Carlsbad Marathon: did the first half in 1:41:??, then did the second half more than 2:10. different pace groups passed me;3:30 at mile 13; 3:40 at mile 18; 3:50 at mile 23; and 4:00 at mile 26. but still sub 4!
2004
221	Sun Dec 5, 04	OC Marathon Marathon (california - irvine)	26.2 mi	03:56:16	39
OC Marathon Marathon: ran parts of the first half with bill rodgers(he did the half). light rain the 2nd hour and very cold!
222	Thu Nov 25, 04	La Canada Run For The Hungry (california - la canada)	5 km	33:02:00	40
223	Sun Nov 21, 04	Philadelphia Marathon (pennsylvania - philadelphia)	26.2 mi	03:45:22	39
Philadelphia Marathon: cold. drove with my sister jackie from central nj. stay at philly for a night and went back to nj for a mini h.s. reunion.
224	Sun Nov 7, 04	New York Marathon (new york - new york)	26.2 mi	03:59:23	39
225	Sun Oct 24, 04	City Of La Puente 13Th Annual Main Street Run (california - la puente)	10 km	48:08:00	42
226	Sun Oct 10, 04	Mt. Rushmore Marathon (south dakota - rapid city)	26.2 mi	03:56:01	39
Mt. Rushmore Marathon: love the downhill course. met other regular marathoners(paul fr. richmond,va and barbara fr. st'louis)
227	Sun Oct 3, 04	Maine Marathon (maine - portland)	26.2 mi	04:03:17	39
Maine Marathon: perfect weather. stayed with a friend who lives near the race start. i was interviewed by a repoter in a bike.,...oops, he trip and fell in his bike....took home a dozen maine lobsters.
228	Sun Sep 12, 04	Sydney Marathon (sydney, australia)	26.2 mi	03:54:43	39
Sydney Marathon: saw russell crowe and his band(tofog) the night before the race. went to bed late beacuse of it. felt it at mile 18.
229	Sun Aug 1, 04	San Francisco Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:54:08	39
230	Sat Jun 12, 04	Hatfield and McCoy Marathon (west virginia - williamson)	26.2 mi	03:58:44	39
Hatfield and McCoy Marathon: humid! the last runner under 4 hrs. free shuttle to the shower. small and intimate race. cute shirt.
231	Sun Jun 6, 04	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:45:50	39
232	Sun May 16, 04	Delaware Marathon (delaware - wilmington)	26.2 mi	03:50:03	39
Delaware Marathon: looped course(3 or 4) organized by 50 states marathon club. saw my name along the course.
233	Sat May 8, 04	Revlon Run/Walk For Women (california - los angeles)	5 km	22:03:00	42
234	Sat May 1, 04	Csun Run, Walk And Roll (california - northridge)	10 km	46:36:00	39
235	Sat Apr 24, 04	Salt Lake City Marathon (utah - salt lake city)	26.2 mi	03:49:16	39
Salt Lake City Marathon: lower leg tight the first six miles. free b52's concert...rock lobster!! got a speeding ticket from arches nat'l to slc airport.($400+)
236	Sun Mar 28, 04	Rome Marathon (rome, italy)	26.2 mi	03:44:35	39
Rome Marathon: beautiful course. missed the city tour(trafalgar) doing this race. hate the cobble stones. start and finish infront of the coleseum.
237	Sat Mar 13, 04	Catalina Island Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	04:33:10	39
238	Sun Mar 7, 04	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:22:23	39
Los Angeles Marathon: rw;1st div; very hot;my 39th birthday.met 7 marathoners w/ same bd
239	Sat Feb 7, 04	Death Valley Trail Marathon (california - furnace creek)	26.2 mi	04:02:39	38
Death Valley Trail Marathon: changed the course due to snow on titus canyon.but still very scenic.
240	Sun Jan 25, 04	Las Vegas International Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	03:41:12	38
Las Vegas International Marathon: 2nd half-very windy!!
241	Sat Jan 10, 04	Mississippi Marathon (mississippi - clinton)	26.2 mi	05:15:01	38
Mississippi Marathon: rw;1st overall
2003
242	Sun Nov 30, 03	Seattle Marathon (washington - seattle)	26.2 mi	03:40:28	38
Seattle Marathon: cold. scenic. can see snow-capped mt.raineir. fast half way split 1:40?.....host:andrew
243	Sun Nov 2, 03	New York Marathon (new york - new york)	26.2 mi	04:21:37	38
New York Marathon: already tired before the race. spent too much time standing and waiting in line. puff daddy passed me @ mile 18!
244	Sun Oct 26, 03	Village Runner Halloween Run (california - redondo beach)	5 km	32:48:00	40
245	Sat Oct 18, 03	Indianapolis Marathon (indiana - indianapolis)	26.2 mi	03:45:18	38
Indianapolis Marathon: flat.
246	Sat Oct 11, 03	Lake Tahoe Marathon (california - lake tahoe)	26.2 mi	04:43:01	38
Lake Tahoe Marathon: cold. hilly. altitude
247	Sun Oct 5, 03	Detroit Marathon (michigan - detroit)	26.2 mi	03:57:16	38
Detroit Marathon: ran over the bridge from detroit to canada. went under a tunnel too.
248	Sun Sep 14, 03	Sydney Marathon (sydney, australia)	26.2 mi	03:55:52	38
Sydney Marathon: hilly the last 10k. i love sydney!! host: tesara's
249	Sat Aug 30, 03	Pocatello Marathon (idaho - pocatello)	26.2 mi	03:47:39	38
Pocatello Marathon: downhill course. met the marathon maniacs trio. aske to join the group. received a bag of idaho potatoes!!
250	Sat Aug 23, 03	Grizzly Marathon (montana - choteau)	26.2 mi	04:01:38	38
Grizzly Marathon: beautiful course. wide open spaces...BIG SKY! went to glacier natl park the day after.
251	Sun Aug 10, 03	25Th Annual Samurai 5K (california - los angeles)	5 km	21:54:00	38
252	Sun Jul 27, 03	San Francisco Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:44:26	38
253	Sun Jun 15, 03	Mud Run 10K (california - camp pendleton)	10 km	59:02:00	38
254	Sun Jun 1, 03	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:55:00	38
255	Sun May 4, 03	Little Rock Marathon (arkansas - little rock)	26.2 mi	05:10:41	38
Little Rock Marathon: rw;1st overall. received a gift(a tobacco box?). organized race.
256	Sun May 4, 03	Vermont City Marathon (vermont - burlington)	26.2 mi	04:04:01	38
Vermont City Marathon: nice course. bought a ben and jerrys shirt.
257	Sun Apr 27, 03	New Jersey Shore Marathon (new jersey - long branch)	26.2 mi	03:51:40	38
New Jersey Shore Marathon: nice scenic ocean view course. host: sis jackie
258	Sun Apr 6, 03	Spirit of St. Louis Marathon (missouri - st. louis)	26.2 mi	03:51:31	38
Spirit of St. Louis Marathon: very cold; have to wear my warm-up pants & tights
259	Sat Mar 15, 03	Catalina Island Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	05:04:59	38
Catalina Island Marathon: rain;muddy
260	Wed Mar 5, 03	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:34:23	37
Los Angeles Marathon: rw
261	Sun Feb 16, 03	Nike Run Hit Wonder (california - los angeles)	10 km	44:58:00	37
262	Sun Jan 26, 03	Pacific Shoreline Marathon (california - huntington beach)	26.2 mi	03:58:10	37
263	Sun Jan 12, 03	Disneyworld Marathon (florida - orlando)	26.2 mi	03:40:40	37
2002
264	Sun Dec 8, 02	Raleigh Marathon (north carolina - raleigh)	26.2 mi	03:30:55	37
Raleigh Marathon: pr!! thought they will cancell the race due to snow storm the previous week. some residents have power yet. part of the course are little bit icy.
265	Sat Nov 9, 02	GG VI Marathon (sydney, australia)	26.2 mi	03:53:46	37
GG VI Marathon: hot!! four-lap course. almost cancell the event.
266	Sat Oct 12, 02	Greater Hartford Marathon (connecticut - hartford)	26.2 mi	03:42:59	37
Greater Hartford Marathon: rain; friends and sister overslept. did not see me finishing the race. you'll pass the finish line at mile 20. so you have to run 6 more miles.grrrr!!
267	Thu Sep 26, 02	Twin Cities Marathon (minnesota - minneapolis)	26.2 mi	03:45:15	37
Twin Cities Marathon: bleached blond hair.
268	Sun Aug 18, 02	Pikes Peak Marathon (colorado - manitou springs)	26.2 mi	06:55:16	37
Pikes Peak Marathon: hardest race so far! from 6000ft to 9000ft. after 6 miles a have to stop.big cramps on both legs...the ALTITUDE, HILLS. negative split!!. fell at mile 23. bruised knees.
269	Sun Aug 11, 02	25Th Annual Samurai 5K (california - los angeles)	5 km	21:03:00	37
270	Sun Jul 28, 02	San Franciso Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:33:04	37
271	Mon Jul 8, 02	Dodger's All Star Run (california - los angeles)	5 km	19:45:00	40
272	Sun Jun 2, 02	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:55:48	37
273	Sun May 26, 02	Wyoming Marathon (wyoming - laramie)	26.2 mi	04:26:34	37
Wyoming Marathon: scenic out and back course but hard. downhill the first two miles but uphill the last two....plus the altitude!!! dropped rental car keys on the course. fortunately, a runner found it!
274	Sat Apr 27, 02	Kentucky Derby Marathon (kentucky - louisville)	26.2 mi	03:43:59	37
Kentucky Derby Marathon: wore a shirt with jockey silk design(pink with black diamonds..for the racehorse buddh. but kinda look like charlie brown)went to churchill downs the day after. tried the mint julep..nasty
275	Sat Mar 23, 02	Washington DC Marathon (district of columbia - washington)	26.2 mi	03:46:43	37
Washington DC Marathon: nice course. cold. my host: cynthia
276	Sat Mar 16, 02	Catalina Island Marathon (california - avalon)	26.2 mi	05:29:09	37
Catalina Island Marathon: walk
277	Sun Mar 3, 02	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:00:43	36
Los Angeles Marathon: rw;2nd division
278	Sat Feb 9, 02	Myrtle Beach Marathon (south carolina - myrtle beach)	26.2 mi	03:34:59	36
Myrtle Beach Marathon: fast and flat. got a speeding ticket heading back to the airport.
279	Sun Jan 20, 02	Houston Marathon (texas - houston)	26.2 mi	03:38:17	36
Houston Marathon: fast and flat but boring. host:clyde(met in houston)
280	Sun Jan 6, 02	Disneyworld Marathon (florida - orlando)	26.2 mi	05:03:56	36
Disneyworld Marathon: rw;3rd division
2001
281	Sat Dec 8, 01	Rocket City Marathon (alabama - huntsville)	26.2 mi	03:37:59	36
Rocket City Marathon: warm rain. finished strong.
282	Sun Nov 18, 01	Gobbler Grind Marathon (kansas - overland park)	26.2 mi	03:44:57	36
Gobbler Grind Marathon: small race. out and back course.
283	Sun Nov 4, 01	Santa Clarita Marathon (california - santa clarita)	26.2 mi	03:46:22	36
Santa Clarita Marathon: did not get in nyc...so did this race. but wore i love ny shirt!
284	Sat Oct 20, 01	Baltimore Marathon (maryland - baltimore)	26.2 mi	03:43:24	36
Baltimore Marathon: nice course. host: cousin rel
285	Sun Sep 30, 01	Clarence Demar Marathon (new hampshire - keene)	26.2 mi	03:54:43	36
286	Sun Aug 19, 01	Humpy's Marathon (alaska - anchorage)	26.2 mi	03:53:17	36
Humpy's Marathon: out and back course in the park.
287	Sat Jul 21, 01	University of Okoboji Marathon (iowa - okoboji)	26.2 mi	04:11:16	36
University of Okoboji Marathon: hot and humid. water station every 5k. low key marathon organized by brothers who own a clothing store. got a free "university of okoboji" bumper sticker. got a speeding ticket the morning of the race. grrr!
288	Sun Jun 3, 01	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:48:00	36
289	Sat May 19, 01	Palos Verdes Marathon (california - palos verdes)	26.2 mi	03:59:56	36
Palos Verdes Marathon: just like a small big sur. ran with a guy name ben(first time marathoner)the last two miles. we both went under 4hrs.
290	Sun May 6, 01	Flying Pig Marathon (ohio - cincinnati)	26.2 mi	04:09:58	36
Flying Pig Marathon: the cutest medal. lots of volunteers wearing a pig suit. struggled the last three miles. almost missed the race. note that chicago and cincinnati are not in the same time zone. almost missed the pasta feed.
291	Sun Apr 8, 01	Paris Marathon (paris, france)	26.2 mi	03:56:55	36
Paris Marathon: nice course. my sis made a mistake booking my flight back on the same day. after finishing the race i have to catch the train and the subway to the airport...just like another marathon.
292	Sun Mar 4, 01	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:24:28	35
Los Angeles Marathon: rw
293	Sun Feb 18, 01	Valley of the Sun Marathon (arizona - mesa)	26.2 mi	05:21:31	35
Valley of the Sun Marathon: rw. ugliest medal. host: the cabrera's
294	Sun Feb 4, 01	Mardi Gras Marathon (louisiana - new orleans)	26.2 mi	05:16:07	35
Mardi Gras Marathon: rw;4th overall. met local new orleans runners(leslie and co.).join them in their victory dinner
295	Sun Jan 7, 01	Disneyworld Marathon (florida - orlando)	26.2 mi	05:19:22	35
Disneyworld Marathon: rw
2000
296	Sun Nov 12, 00	Ocean State Marathon (rhode island - providence)	26.2 mi	04:30:27	35
Ocean State Marathon: very cold. had an injury. legs, muscle etc....
297	Sun Oct 22, 00	Chicago Marathon (illinois - chicago)	26.2 mi	04:01:03	35
Chicago Marathon: fast. but slowed down the last three miles. stayed with hazel and david(part of aids marathon group)
298	Fri Sep 1, 00	New Mexico Marathon (new mexico - albequerque)	26.2 mi	04:06:49	35
New Mexico Marathon: small and intimate race organized by siblings. love the medal. first time i felt the altitude.bus got lost. love the luminares at the start. a hot air baloon landed on the course.
299	Sun Aug 27, 00	Omaha Marathon (nebraska - omaha)	26.2 mi	03:56:54	35
Omaha Marathon: humid. nothing to do in omaha.
300	Sun Jul 9, 00	San Francisco Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	03:53:52	35
San Francisco Marathon: wore a kobe laker shirt. people chaerin me.."run kobe run"
301	Sun Jun 4, 00	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	03:40:22	35
302	Sat Apr 29, 00	Country Music Marathon (tennessee - nashville)	26.2 mi	05:04:33	35
Country Music Marathon: rw. good country music along the course. free kenny rogers concert.
303	Sun Mar 5, 00	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angles)	26.2 mi	05:21:37	34
Los Angeles Marathon: RW
304	Sun Feb 6, 00	Las Vegas International Marathon (nevada - las vegas)	26.2 mi	05:04:24	34
Las Vegas International Marathon: rw
305	Sun Jan 16, 00	San Diego Marathon (california - carlsbad)	26.2 mi	05:21:39	34
San Diego Marathon: rw;supposed to be 3rd overall(but two racewalkers cheated)
306	Sun Jan 9, 00	Disneyworld Marathon (florida - orlando)	26.2 mi	05:13:36	34
Disneyworld Marathon: rw;1st div. receievd a mickey mouse trophy
1999
307	Sun Dec 5, 99	California International Marathon (california - sacramento)	26.2 mi	05:12:26	34
California International Marathon: rw. cold at the start. host:bong
308	Mon Nov 1, 99	Long Beach International Marathon (california - long beach)	26.2 mi	05:05:00	34
Long Beach International Marathon: rw
309	Sun Oct 24, 99	Niagara International Marathon (on - niagara falls)	26.2 mi	05:34:45	34
Niagara International Marathon: rw. very cold. after 6 miles, only few runners and walkers on sight.
310	Sun Oct 10, 99	Portland Marathon (oregon - portland)	26.2 mi	05:17:00	34
Portland Marathon: rw;3rd division
311	Thu Jul 1, 99	San Francisco Marathon (california - san francisco)	26.2 mi	05:58:10	34
San Francisco Marathon: rw
312	Sun May 23, 99	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	05:21:09	34
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: rw
313	Sun Apr 25, 99	Big Sur International Marathon (california - carmel)	26.2 mi	05:22:54	34
Big Sur International Marathon: rw. very scenic.stayed at a school gym.
314	Sun Mar 14, 99	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:21:46	34
Los Angeles Marathon: racewalk;1st div.racewalk
1998
315	Sun Dec 13, 98	Honolulu Marathon (hawaii - honolulu)	26.2 mi	05:26:11	33
Honolulu Marathon: 2nd overall racewalker; hot! wore hawaiian shirt.host: the molina's
316	Sun Aug 16, 98	America's Finest City Half Marathon (california - san diego)	13.2 mi	01:50:17	33
317	Fri May 1, 98	Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (california - san diego)	26.2 mi	04:02:26	33
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon: 1st rock and roll. no chip yet! almost broke 4 hrs. pat benatar, huey lewis post race concert performers.
318	Sun Mar 29, 98	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	04:35:25	33
1997
319	Sun Mar 2, 97	Los Angeles Marathon (california - los angeles)	26.2 mi	05:18:52	31
Los Angeles Marathon: walk the last 10 miles