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Making the Marathon
Wharf to Wharf (2019)
by Patrick Loera | May 2, 2024 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
One year, 16 races, 14 medals, and a new PR have all been a part of my journey as it continues towards Making the Marathon.
Across the Bay 12k (2019)
by Patrick Loera | July 14, 2019 | Making the Marathon | 0 Comments
Read about the first time I ever crossed the Golden Gate Bridge on foot and hit a new PR during the Across the Bay 12k.
Trailquake Slugatoga (2019)
by Patrick Loera | June 3, 2019 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
Read about my experience running the Trailquake 10k at Sanborn Park Saratoga, CA in 2019. I had lots of fun and learned some valuable trail running lessons.
Bay to Breakers (2019)
by Patrick Loera | May 19, 2019 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
I ran the Bay to Breakers 12k in San Francisco. Read about my experience running through the city and the challenges I faced. Plus, there are some cool pictures.
SV Half Marathon (2019)
by Patrick Loera | April 28, 2019 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
The pains from running my first half marathon eventually went away, but the discoveries I made during this race became the ingredients that fueled my running goals.
San Jose Shamrock (2019)
by Patrick Loera | March 21, 2019 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
This was definitely the “flu game” of my running life. I caught a cold two days before the Shamrock Run and managed to pull out a PR. Read how it went.
408k Race to the Row (2019)
by Patrick Loera | February 4, 2019 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
I raced to the row for the first time, but I also experienced stomach issues during a run for the first time as well. Read about my first time at Run Local’s 408K 2019.
The Resolution Run (2019)
by Patrick Loera | January 2, 2019 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
I made a resolution to run a 10K every month in 2019. Little did I know how much the Kiwanis Resolution Run was the beginning of something wonderful.
The Beginning (2018)
by Patrick Loera | December 24, 2018 | Making the Marathon, Running | 0 Comments
My journey to making the marathon a reality began in 2018. Read about why I decided to start running and my adventures and experiences as my training began to unfold.
