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@rafaelsands
Oakland, CA Raving since 2015 Active 8 years, 8 months agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (2)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2013 | 3:20:19 |
| Oaktown Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oakland, CA | Aug 15, 2015 | 1:41:00 |
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Past Races (10)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Oaktown Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oakland, CA | Aug 15, 2015 | 1:41:00 |
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| San Francisco Marathon | 1st Half Marathon | San Francisco, CA | Jul 26, 2015 |
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| Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon) | Marathon | Los Angeles, CA | Mar 15, 2015 |
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| Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon (Kaiser Half) | Half Marathon | San Francisco, CA | Feb 2, 2014 |
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| Big Sur International Marathon | Marathon | Big Sur, CA | 2014 |
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2013 | 3:20:19 |
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| California International Marathon (CIM) | Marathon | Folsom, CA | 2013 | 3:30:00 |
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| Bay to Breakers | 12K | San Francisco, CA | 2013 |
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| Oakland Running Festival | Half Marathon | Oakland, CA | 2013 |
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| Santa Rosa Marathon | Marathon | Santa Rosa, CA | 2012 |
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Oaktown Half Marathon
Great organizer, fantastic way to explore Oakland!
Oaktown Half Marathon
the course is not exactly the flattest or easiest, but there is a good amount of downhill once you've reached the peak at around mile 7 (after which it's completely … MORE
the course is not exactly the flattest or easiest, but there is a good amount of downhill once you’ve reached the peak at around mile 7 (after which it’s completely flat). I had a great time at the finish area with music and swag. Easy parking and just an overall good experience, no regrets about the race organization.
San Francisco Marathon
Beautiful course, everything else ehh
San Francisco Marathon
The course is really nice, but if you've done the GG bridge many times before, this race is nothing special to be honest. It starts at an ungodly hour, so … MORE
The course is really nice, but if you’ve done the GG bridge many times before, this race is nothing special to be honest. It starts at an ungodly hour, so you can practically count the number of spectators on one hand. I’ve done all three of the main races a total of 5 times because my friends always do them and just have never had that great a time. Do it once and see what you think. It certainly isn’t like every other big city race.
Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon)
Back for more
Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon)
Done LA several times and really enjoy the course. It's a wonderful showcase of the area - takes you through all the sites to see, and you'll probably do it … MORE
Done LA several times and really enjoy the course. It’s a wonderful showcase of the area – takes you through all the sites to see, and you’ll probably do it faster than you could in a car! Weather has been oddly strange (either super hot or pouring rain) several times in the past year, but I don’t think that’s expected. Pure bad luck? Regardless I’ll definitely be back to do it again soon.
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon (Kaiser Half)
PR Course!
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon (Kaiser Half)
Affordable race with a good, PR-course. Always a little disappointed that half of the course isn't in Golden Gate Park like they say so watch out! It can get very … MORE
Affordable race with a good, PR-course. Always a little disappointed that half of the course isn’t in Golden Gate Park like they say so watch out! It can get very monotonous running along the unshaded Great Highway back and forth. I just plug in my music and go. No medal but lots of free stuff at the end.
Big Sur International Marathon
Beautiful
Big Sur International Marathon
Definitely not an easy course, do not expect to use this as a BQ or PR if you aren't accustomed to hills. But the views are truly incredible. Do it … MORE
Definitely not an easy course, do not expect to use this as a BQ or PR if you aren’t accustomed to hills. But the views are truly incredible. Do it with your friends and take it all in slowly. With their new entry system, who knows if you’ll ever be able to do it again…
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Once in a lifetime
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Done Chicago twice - before it was converted to a lottery last year - and both times have been absolutely incredible. The city itself is amazing, and the marathon does … MORE
Done Chicago twice – before it was converted to a lottery last year – and both times have been absolutely incredible. The city itself is amazing, and the marathon does a REALLY good job at showcasing the city. It’s clear the marathon means something to this place. Highly recommend.
California International Marathon (CIM)
LOVE CIM!
California International Marathon (CIM)
Done the CIM multiple times (I want to say three if I can count correctly) and just love it. The course is net downhill (but don't think that means no … MORE
Done the CIM multiple times (I want to say three if I can count correctly) and just love it. The course is net downhill (but don’t think that means no hills at all) and the organization is very good. The weather can be a little funky sometimes but generally you shouldn’t have a problem. Scenery isn’t amazing but this is definitely the race if you’re looking to plug in your music and focus on the end goal (whatever that is for you).
Bay to Breakers
Don't try to run it
Bay to Breakers
If you know SF you've probably heard of Bay to Breakers before. It's an old tradition and a fun one at that. But it certainly isn't a race. Don't expect … MORE
If you know SF you’ve probably heard of Bay to Breakers before. It’s an old tradition and a fun one at that. But it certainly isn’t a race. Don’t expect to set any records. People are wandering all over and the corral system is honestly a complete mess.
Oakland Running Festival
Great festival, half isn't my favorite
Oakland Running Festival
I have now done the ORF full marathon, marathon-relay, and half marathon. Overall I think Corrigan Sports does a pretty good job putting it on every year. Oakland has so … MORE
I have now done the ORF full marathon, marathon-relay, and half marathon. Overall I think Corrigan Sports does a pretty good job putting it on every year. Oakland has so much soul and the community really comes out to take part in it (unlike the SF Marathon, on the other hand). The half course isn’t my favorite though – it’s pancake flat but lots of turns. Perhaps I just didn’t like it so much because it was pretty hot and not shaded when I ran it, though.
Santa Rosa Marathon
Would do again
Santa Rosa Marathon
Ran this as a training run and ended up sprinting into the finish line! Had a great time - a very "productive" course where you can just focus and go. … MORE
Ran this as a training run and ended up sprinting into the finish line! Had a great time – a very “productive” course where you can just focus and go. Pretty sights of the vineyards, even get to run through a wine room which is pretty cool. No hills that I can remember. Not a spectator race but good for PRs, BQs, and training runs!