Please consider supporting me by making a contribution to my fundraiser and sharing this page with your family and friends. Every dollar I raise will advance Organization for Autism Research's great cause!
I ran with them for London Marathon 2022 and Chicago Marathon for the past 3 years. I will continue to make my passion for running more meaningful by bringing awareness to the research that's being done to help those with autism. My younger brother is one of those unfortunate people that have to struggle through life with autism.
100% of your donation will go to the charity. I will be paying for race registration, travel, accommodations, and other trip costs on my own.
WHY RUN FOR AUTISM? 1 in 31 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. By joining the RUN FOR AUTISM team, you’re supporting OAR’s mission to fund research and resources that help people with autism and their families today.
Here are some of the ways that OAR uses the funds raised by the RUN FOR AUTISM team:
$10 provides a Curriculum in a Box professional development set to general education teachers. $25 provides 15 copies of A Guide to Safety to families and first responders. $100 provides the Kit for Kids peer education resource to an entire elementary or middle school. $150 provides 100 copies of a Life Journey through Autism guidebook sent to a community support group or military installation. $1,000 provides a research grant for a graduate student studying autism. $3,000 provides a scholarship for a student with autism to attend college. $50,000 fully underwrites an applied research pilot study.
OCT 6
2026-10-03: That St George Marathon course was way tougher than advertised. Did not help that we had warm weather. I had to work hard just to finish in under 5 hours... 4:56:05 for marathon #300! Next weekend will be the Chicago Marathon!
SEP 24
2026-09-19: I was bit under the weather, but the body was good enough for me to run the New Balance Bronx 10 miler in 1:27:47. Almost done with my 9+1.
SEP 16
2026-09-13: First time running the Santa Monica Classic and checking out Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee. I had a humbling race where I ended up walking by mile 2 and had foot cramps with about a mile to go. Finished in a rather disappointing 55:17.
SEP 13
2026-09-07: The weather wasn't ideal. It was raining and quite blustery on the final push to the summit. I got there about 7 mins slower than last year, 2:31:42. It was warm on the run down.
SEP 3
2026-08-30: I felt blessed to be able to run the Sydney Marathon. 1st half went okay, but the weather kept getting warmer and the leg cramps kept returning. I was hoping to keep it under 5 hours. Instead, I finished in 5:14:58.
JUL 28
2026-07-26: Oof, it was a rough marathon! Been dealing with discomfort in both my left arch and right ankle. Also did way too much walking the day before. Just glad to put #298 in the books, finishing in 5:15:58.
JUL 24
2026-07-12: I finally returned to Vermont to run the Mad Marathon. It was ever bit as beautiful and as hilly as I had remembered! I did better, but I still cramped up in the final miles, finishing in 5:21:17.
JUL 22
2026-06-27: I volunteered at the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run. 2026-06-28: I ran the Achilles Hope & Possibilities 4 miler in 33:31.
JUL 15
2026-06-20: I had my friend pick up my race packet, but I was stuck in DFW for 14+ hours and never was able to make it in time for the race. Bummer as it was the 50th anniversary!
JUN 15
2026-06-13: Finally returned to run the Hatfield & McCoy Marathon after running it back in 2016. Once again, it was hilly, hot, and humid! I was able to do a bit better, finishing in 5:24:25.
JUN 2
2026-05-31: I felt sluggish from the get-go. Both ankles felt sore, so might need to retire my old pair of training shoes. Mentally and physically done after reaching mile 16. Last 10+ miles were an absolute grind! Finished in 5:07:45.
MAY 29
2026-05-25: I ran one of my favorite half marathons, the Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon. I was running a decent race through about 10 miles. Had some GI distress, so I had to slow down a bit for that last 5k, finishing in 1:55:08.
MAY 28
2026-05-17: I ran the REVEL Reno-Tahoe Marathon on little to no sleep! In stark contrast to yesterday's race, the weather got quite cold and windy in the 2nd half! I finished in 4:39:08 to complete the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge! :D
MAY 27
2026-05-16: It was a rough race due to the heat, but I finished in 1:58:25 before hailing an Uber to go check out of the hotel and fly to Reno for a marathon the next day..
MAY 14
2026-05-09: Been having on and off pain in my left kidney, but was able to finish the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon in 1:54:26. Always great to visit Solvang!
MAY 7
2026-05-03: I finally ran the Flying Pig Marathon! It was every bit as fun, hilly, and challenging as everyone had said! I finished in 4:23:08.
MAY 6
2026-04-26: I ran the challenging inaugural Dollywood Half Marathon in 1:59:36. I was happy to just sneak in under 2 hrs as the course was quite hilly!
APR 30
2026-04-19: For a while, I thought I would be able to pull off another sub 4 hr marathon. Things got difficult at about mile 18 and was just happy to finish with a 4:13:19. I thought that this was a better race than the other Ventura Marathon.
APR 29
2026-04-12: I'm usually only in Honolulu for the marathon in December. However, I decided to finally run the Hapalua Half Marathon. The humidity and late climb up Diamond Head was tough! I managed to keep it under 2 hrs, running a 1:57:22.
APR 1
2026-03-28: On my 291st marathon, I finally finished a marathon in under 4 hours! I ran a 3:55:19 at the REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon.
MAR 31
2026-03-22: I completed the Rome Marathon in 4:34:46. The course was challenging, but it was awesome to be able to run through so much history!
MAR 27
2026-03-15: As the 2nd half of a weekend double, I completed the Moonlight Beach Half Marathon in 1:49:59. I was a bit surprised that the legs felt strong enough to finish in just under 1:50.
MAR 17
2026-03-14: As the 1st half of a weekend double, I completed the Apple Valley's Desert Rock & Road Half Marathon in 1:53:26. It got quite toasty during the second half of the race! My time was good enough to take 1st place in 50-59 AG!
MAR 16
2026-03-08: I pretty much ran the entire race with my buddy, Robert. We took it easy as it was going to be a hot day! It was a struggle in the last 10k as we took turns having leg cramps! Those ice pops being handed out were a lifesaver!
MAR 10
2026-03-01: My right hip was still feeling a bit wrecked from the cambered roads in Ojai of the Ventura Marathon. Thank goodness it held up. I finished in 1:56:33 as a last long run in warm weather before the LA Marathon next Sunday.
FEB 26
2026-02-22: I ran the Ventura Marathon in 4:23:37. The legs felt tired, but I was able to get through about 22 miles at a consistent pace before I had to start taking walk breaks. It did get pretty warm out there.
FEB 24
2026-02-15: I ran the Lost Dutchman Marathon on tired legs where everything was going well until mile 16. The last 10 were a struggle, barely finishing in under 5 hours, 4:56:54 to complete the marathon double.
FEB 23
2026-02-14: I ran the Mesa Marathon as comfortably as possible in 4:19:20 as the 1st marathon of a double this weekend.
FEB 19
2026-02-07: I ran the Death Valley Marathon in 4:55:44. It was a double out and back course. It got quite warm during the 2nd time through the course!
FEB 18
2026-01-31 thru 02-01: I completed the Dumbo Double Dare. 49:18 for the 10k and 1:51:41 for the half marathon. It was the 15th running of the half marathon and 8th Dumbo Double Dare.
JAN 24
2026-01-18: It's been a while, but I finally ran a sub 1:50 on a regular non-super-downhill course at the Rose Bowl Half Marathon. I finished in 1:48:17.
JAN 20
2026-01-08 thru 01-11: I completed my 13th Dopey Challenge to remain "Perfectly Dopey!"
DEC 30
2025-12-20: I ran the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon in 1:44:35. I liked the new course.
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