About

Location

Willemstad, Curacao


Birthday:

September 1


How many years have you been running?

2


What is your goal race for the year?

Finish a marathon on December 4th, 2011 in less then 4 hours


What is your greatest running accomplishment?

Half Marathon in 1:58


What is your "ultimate dream" running goal?

Run the island I live on (65K)


Just started...


I run about 20 miles a week and have had all kinds of pain when running, except when running uphill. After reading "Born to Run" and some internet research, I bought the Nike Free 2 shoes and started running with forefoot strike: (ergo, like running uphill) Result: OMG!!! My calves have been burning, but it feels so right. I have another 15 weeks left for my first marathon, need to step up mileage but mentally it feels great!Cheers, Thomas
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