This year (2019), I am continuing to run, train, pace lead, and coach with the Dallas Running Club and the Rockwall, TX running club. In February, May, and September, I was able to pace lead half marathons. In April, I ran a Marathon and will run another in December followed by another Boston Marathon in […]
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Andrew Atwong ’12
In July 2018, Charlie Evans (CdeP 2012) flew across the country to visit Andrew and run the San Francisco Half Marathon, his first attempt at the distance. Charlie held a great pace and beat his goal time at the finish line. After the race, they watched a Giants game at AT&T Park, during which Charlie […]
Rey Balderas ’82
I have been running with several communities in the Dallas TX Metroplex. It is enjoyable to train, share life experiences, and discuss the politics of the day while spending hours on the road. I have qualified for the Boston 2018 Marathon so I will begin preparing in December 2017. A new venture for me has […]
Amanda Brown ’10
I started Harvard Law School this fall after working at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for two years as a paralegal. When I’m not reading, I’m training for the upcoming Cambridge Half Marathon. Amanda Brown CdeP 2010
Sarah Lavender Smith ’86
The 100-mile Western States Endurance Run is to ultrarunning what the Boston Marathon is to marathoning—rich with history and prestige, with strict qualification standards and a slim chance of gaining entry. After four years of qualifying and trying to gain a spot through the event’s lottery, Sarah Lavender Smith CdeP 1986 finally got the chance […]
Carrie Johnston ’88
Very busy and happy in Berkeley, where I am a teacher and my kids, Martha and Tom, are in 4th and 2nd grade respectively. My parents, Dr. and Ms. J, live nearby and are very involved in our kids’ lives, as are my brother Chris (CdeP93) and his wife Rachel. We are avid hikers and […]
Rey Balderas ’82
Wishing everyone the best! I picked up running the last two years, ran my first Marathon last year, and will now run Boston this year for the first time. Besides working and serving in my local church, I have been enjoying my daughter’s soccer performances, working with her through the recruiting process and college visits. […]
Reyes Balderas ’82
Living in Dallas, TX, since 2006 and enjoying the grassy plains. Recently re-discovered the joy of running and will run my first Marathon on April 4th, 2015. My goal is to finish feeling good and likely will have a Boston Qualifying time. I am training with the Dallas Running Club’s Marathon fast group since January […]
Adam Geyer ’89
I just completed a 155 mile, 6 stage, self-supported ultramarathon through Madagascar (Racing the Planet). The run took us through breathtaking terrain, ranging from tropical beaches to red rock canyons, vast rice patty fields to rural African villages. It was physically challenging but I felt good through most of the race and I definitely drew […]
Jennifer Kritz ’94
Katie Kirkmire Vining ’94 was here running her THIRD Boston Marathon in a row. My husband, Sam Ditzion, and I met Katie and her husband, Michael Vining, for dinner the night before the race. We all carbo-loaded, even though Katie was the only one actually running the next day. We loved being able to cheer Katie […]