In our community, we call each other RunFam. RunFam is someone who runs, supports and inspire those around them.
In Meet the RunFam you will get to know some of them better, what drives them, what their struggles are and what has helped them get past them. Today you will get to meet Carlos The Runner.
First off, could you introduce yourself and tell us how long have you been a part of I Love to Run?
My name is Carlos Del Pino,i love running and I’ve been a member of I love to Run for maybe... 2,3 years? i really don’t know lol
What does the I Love to Run community mean to you?
I enjoy seeing positive posts of people going through their running journeys,it reminds me
why I started to run!
What is your favorite part about the ILTR community?
Inclusiveness.
Any goals you are currently training for?
I’m doing a marathon for fun on Saturday. I had a 50 miler this year but it got postponed.It would’ve been my third year in a row!
What are you looking forward to?
Running with friends and having fun!
How do you motivate yourself on off-days when you dont want to run?
Believe it or not,I don’t have that problem,i’m a super self motivated guy!
What do you do to treat yourself after a run, a race or difficult day?
Eat.
What was an apparent failure in your life that eventually turned out in your favour?
Never good at any sport,only running.... now running is one of the best things in my life.
What advice would you give your 10-year younger self?
“You know how you REALLY enjoy running? do more of that!!”
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, or have lost your focus temporarily, what do you do?
I’d do other things to get my mind off of that situation and then go back and try again.
If you were cheering on a race where all the RunFam members were running, and you were holding a sign, what would you put on it?
“NO WALKING!!!” (I always say that for laughs)
