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@jqhwang

Del Mar, CA Raving since 2024 Boston Marathon finisher, World Marathon Majors Six Star hopeful/finisher Active 2 months ago

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Future Races

Personal Bests (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 13, 2024 3:14:13

Future Races (3)

Race Distance Location Date Paid
Marathon Los Angeles, CA Mar 16, 2025
Marathon Hopkinton, MA Apr 21, 2025
Marathon Big Sur, CA Apr 27, 2025

Past Races (11)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 13, 2024 3:14:13
Marathon Berlin, Germany Sep 29, 2024 3:14:14
Marathon Eugene, OR Apr 28, 2024 3:16:13
Marathon Folsom, CA Dec 3, 2023 3:19:05
Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 8, 2023 3:19:55
Marathon San Diego, CA Jun 4, 2023 3:27:20
Marathon Big Sur, CA Apr 30, 2023 3:38:33
Marathon Arlington, VA Oct 26, 2014 3:57:45
Marathon San Diego, CA Jun 1, 2014 3:26:54
Marathon Hopkinton, MA 2011 3:44:25
Marathon Pittsburgh, PA 1999 3:31:14

My Raves

Similarly as fast and fun as Berlin but more organized (expo, corrals, etc). This was my 2nd Chicago Marathon and am tempted to keep going back/running it back (if I … MORE

Similarly as fast and fun as Berlin but more organized (expo, corrals, etc). This was my 2nd Chicago Marathon and am tempted to keep going back/running it back (if I can time qualify). Weather was near perfect. Crowd support is as good as it gets (but have not yet experienced NYC). Food (pre and post) in Chicago is on point (so many choices). CTA (trains) makes getting around the city a breeze (also to/from airport).

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
5

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Berlin is as flat and fast as they say it is! Am very appreciative to have run the 50th Anniversary shortly after turning 50 myself. With over 50k runners/finishers, it … MORE

Berlin is as flat and fast as they say it is! Am very appreciative to have run the 50th Anniversary shortly after turning 50 myself. With over 50k runners/finishers, it was likely a bit more strained/crowded than usual/other years but it was still an amazing World Major experience– beautiful neighborhoods/scenery /landmarks and vocal crowd support/great bands/music along the way. Running through the Brandenburg gates is as epic a finish as there is (for me, it was as special as turning on to Boylston Street or finishing in Hayward Field). If you can get in, do it. The expo/crowds/etc are more than worth it.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
5
SWAG
4
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There's a reason Eugene, OR is known as Track Town USA. They seriously know how to put on/host a race (in this case, a marathon). Expo was fab, amazing keynote … MORE

There’s a reason Eugene, OR is known as Track Town USA. They seriously know how to put on/host a race (in this case, a marathon). Expo was fab, amazing keynote speaker, swag is on point, and finishing inside Hayward Field is something I/you will never forget. Course has a few rollers but is largely fast and fun. Race conditions this year were the best I’ve ever had on a marathon morning (cool/limited sun until the end/later in AM). Just do it.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
4
SWAG
5

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