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About
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 2008 - Nike+ Human Race 10K
- August 2008 - Disneyland Half Marathon
- June 2008 - San Diego Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
- January 2008 - Arizona Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
- September 2007 - Nike Run Hit Remix 5 mile
- June 2007 - San Diego Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
- October 2006 - Long Beach Half Marathon
- August 2006 - Nike Run Hit Remix 5 Mile
Upcoming Runs
- October 2008 - San Jose Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon (registered)
- November 2008 - Santa Barbara Half Marathon
- March 2009 - Los Angeles Full Marathon
- June 2009 - San Diego Rock N’ Roll Full Marathon
- June 2009 - Camp Pendleton Mud Run 10k