Run Yijoo Run

2009년 4월 12일 일요일

Newark, NJ was insane!

I think we wanted to get out of Newark, NJ as soon as we could. Although, dad was having stomach issues, he chugged along with a good pacer. Everyone is starting to feel tired. We have been up for more than 25 hours. But, it's difficult to complain with someone who is running 150 miles!
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Good bye, Elizabeth. Hello Newark!

We had some tough time in Elizabeth, NJ. Dad had some stomach issues so he couldn't run much. Resting seems to help a bit, however, it didn't last too long. We got some meds to calm his stomach down. Let's see how long we can keep the pain down. Next stop, Jersey City.
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2009년 4월 11일 토요일

On the road again

After a good rest, he has gained some of his energy back. We are heading towards Elizabeth, NJ.
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Crew after dark

Ah, as I promised. Our crew is also exhausted, but we are still energetic about the run. Don't let our look fool ya'.
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A short break time

We are taking a short break before our final leg into Elizabeth, NJ and then to Newark, NJ.
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21:06 - Nearing Elizabeth, NJ

It's all fun and games until the sun goes down. Dark roads are becoming a huge hazard for the runners. We are using precautions to help out the runners with lights. I wish cars would slow down and go around the runners.
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19:55 - Metropark, NJ

Running too fast for my camera!!!
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Sun is setting

We are nearing Rahway, NJ. Sun is setting and we are bring out the lights!

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Getting tired

He is starting to show some fatigue. His pace has slowed down much since we left New Brunswick.
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Dad Runs on Dunkin'

So far we counted more than 20 Dunkin' Donuts on our way. Finally, we were welcomed by one of DD owner in New Brunswick. Dad Runs On Dunkin' Donuts.
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Passion for Running

Athlete and regular columnist, my father is an avid runner who covered countless miles of pavement and dirt since 1996. He is a passionate advocate for healthy and active living who has touched many lives not because he runs hundreds of miles, but he inspires others to push themselves to the limit.

In 1996, he was diagnosed with a lifelong disease of diabetes mellitus type 2. It was an inevitable consequence from his unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. However, he was determined to fight the disease and to claim his life back with running. Today, his diabetes is under control with diet and exercise without using medications. Now, he runs several marathons every year including ultra-marathons.

Because of his love for running, my father has pushed his mind and body to inconceivable limits. Among many of his accomplishments, he has ran Vermont 100 mile Endurance Run, Western States 100 miles Endurance Run, Wasatch Front 100 miles and Leadville Trail 100. Since 1996, he has completed more than 80+ marathons from San Francisco to Boston to Paris, France. Also, he ran charitable races to raise funds for leukemia and breast cancer survivors.

To inspire others, he has organized Korean Road Runners Club in NYC with more than 200 active members running every Sunday at Central Park. He is constantly pushing the boundary everyday for healthy and active lifestyle.