Running Without Music

My name is Marvin Tabangay and people think I’m crazy for running marathons. I’m not an ‘elite’ athlete, but I do this for fun, and for a good cause. Last year, in 2007, trained with Team In Training (TNT) for the San Diego Rock N’ Roll from February to June. You’d think that I would have blogged my experience then. As most people would say, I was just too busy (or didn’t make time) to write my experiences. Trust me, it was an experience of a lifetime. Every week was a personal record (PR) for me.It was my first ever marathon, and since I was never a runner, it was a huge challenge, and it meant a great deal for me. My time? I finished. That’s what everyone’s first marathon should be. To finish.

I came back to TNT for my second season as a Mentor, and also trained for the Phoenix Arizona Rock N’ Roll Marathon, January 2008. I took my experiences a little further and came back to help other runners like myself accomplish their goals, wether to fundraise for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, finish their first marathon, or to stay active and healthy.

I came back for third consecutive season for the San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon in June. People thought I was crazy coming back, but you know what? I may be addicted. Addicted to leading a healthy lifestyle (although all the drinking and partying may offset it). Addicted to meeting new & wonderful friends. Addicted to helping people. I don’t know. Whatever it is, there is a drive inside of me to keep doing whatever I’m doing, and having the best experiences with it. I can say that I love it. 26.2 miles is secondary.

Come and visit my marathon blog frequently as I will document my journey after my third marathon. Where will go next?


My Running Resume

• August 2006 – Nike Run Hit Remix 5 Mile
• October 2006 – Long Beach Half Marathon
• June 2007 – San Diego Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
• September 2007 – Nike Run Hit Remix 5 mile
• January 2008 – Arizona Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
• June 2008 – San Diego Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
• August 2008 – Disneyland Half Marathon
• August 2008 – Nike+ Human Race 10K
• October 2008 – San Jose Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
• June 2009 – Anchorage Alaska Full Marathon
• August 2009 – Disneyland Half Marathon
• September 2009 – ING Philadelphia Half Marathon
• November 2009 -Santa Barbara Half Marathon
• December 2009 – Honolulu Hawaii Full Marathon
• January 2010 – Arizona Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
• March 2010 – Los Angeles Full Marathon
• June 2010 – San Diego Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
• June 2010 – Seattle Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
• July 2010 – Anaheim All Star 5k
• July 2010 – SF Half Marathon

Upcoming Runs

• August 2010 – Chicago Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
• September 2010 – Philadelphia Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
• October 2010 – San Jose Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
• October 2010 – Los Angeles Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon
• October 2010 – Long Beach Half Marathon
• October 2010 – Athens (Greece) Classic Full Marathon
• December 2010 – Las Vegas Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon