DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in March 2022

PRs:

Mile: 4:49, 5K: 16:12, 8K (XC): 27:08, 8K (road): 27:16, 10k: 35:11, 10M: 57:01, Half Marathon: 1:16:21, Marathon: 2:43:33

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run the World Marathon Majors (and beyond!) and continue making running an important and rewarding part of my life for as long as possible.

Most Memorable Race:

During a high school track meet, I was drafted to run a leg in the 4x800 relay — a distance that wasn't (and still isn't) my forte. Right as I was being passed the baton, a runner from the opposing team yelled from the stands "now it's the fat boy's turn to run." (I was about 15-20 lbs. heavier then, but by no means "fat"!) At the end of the meet, I ran the 2 mile and got 1st place. I didn't see the guy afterward, but I hope he ate his words!

Fun Facts:

By the time I got my driver's license, I had already completed two marathons.
I'm a musician, first trained as a classical guitarist and later as a conductor, and also work in the artistic administration of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
I was born and raised in Santiago, Chile and lived there until I was 14 years old.

Track or Trails?:

Trails

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

I enjoy both!

Summer or Winter?:

Summer

Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.