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@lizap.ocat

San Rafael, CA Raving since 2023 World Marathon Majors Six Star hopeful/finisher Active 5 months, 2 weeks ago

About Me

  • Running club(s):
  • Rave race:

    Big Sur Marathon/Monterey Bay Half Marathon

  • Race that's calling my name:

    Boston

  • I run because:

    I want to live an active and healthy lifestyle and so my kids will do the same. I run because it is good not just for my physical but also my mental health.  Running is my “me” time.  Running has also given me the opportunity to see places I would otherwise not even think of going. I have realized that the best way to see a place is to do it on foot.

My Races

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Half Marathon

Marathon

Ultramarathon

(Marathon or Ultra) + Half

Marathon + Ultra

Other

Future Races

Personal Bests (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Ocean View Challenge Monterey, CA Nov 12, 2023 2:13:34

Future Races (0)

Race Distance Location Date Paid

Past Races (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Ocean View Challenge Monterey, CA Nov 12, 2023 2:13:34

My Raves

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon was my very first race in 2017. It wasn't by choice--my brother signed me up. I didn't do well during that race because I didn't … MORE

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon was my very first race in 2017. It wasn’t by choice–my brother signed me up. I didn’t do well during that race because I didn’t train adequately, but what carried me through to the finish was everything else other than my personal condition and preparation. The weather was perfect, the scenery is gorgeous and provided much needed distraction when my legs were in pain, the course is very well-supported and the people of Monterey are incredible. I’ve ran this half marathon (and the 5K the day before) every single year since then–except only for those years when the race was cancelled. And this has become an annual event not just for me but for my entire family. Our kids run the 3K, the adult run the 5K and those of us runners take on the half marathon. This is by far my favorite running event and every year, there is always a friend or two coming.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
5

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