Meet The Alumni Committee: Issac!
Meet Isaac! Is our third and final member of the SRLA Alumni Committee. He participated in SRLA at Mt. Gleason Middle School and ran marathons with SRLA every year from Aliso Viejo Middle School. Now he is living in New York City and is an active member of the NYC running community.
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Meet Isaac!
Do you remember any specific challenges training as a student?
My first season was a year after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Thankfully my mom is also a runner and did all the races with me so she would always remind me to bring my meter and snacks and make me check several times throughout the longer races
What are you doing now?
Right now, I’m waiting for theatre to reopen as that is my primary source of work. In the meantime I’m studying public health at a community college in New York City.
What lessons did you learn in SRLA that you still use today?
I was a really good student so I often fell into this mindset of not needing to work very hard to get good grades. I’ve seen how that has affected other people who had a similar experience who now quit things when it’s not immediately easy for them. I think really having to stick to a training plan and make myself run when I didn’t want to has helped me a lot.
Rapid Fire!
A few more questions - just for fun!
Do you still run?
Yup! I just registered for my 11th marathon
What was your favorite SRLA race?
My first LA marathon. It was a beautiful day and such a wonderful culminating experience.
What did you have to have with you at every race?
Diabetes supplies, my iPod, and a good luck charm-which I still use today.
What SRLA gear do you still have?
I still have my shorts from my first year. The elastic has completely given out so I can’t wear them but I have them! I also have both my finishers sweatshirts.
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