Westside LA Team In Training - Summer 2009 Marathon & Half Marathon Team

Name: Javier Rivera
Team: Westside LA Marathon
Number of TNT Seasons: 5
Last TNT Event: 2009 Walt Disney World Full Marathon

Why did you join TNT?
I joined TNT to help find a cure for blood cancers and to meet some exciting new people.

What was your best fundraiser?
My best fundraiser has always been letters and emails. After that, I am a big fan of karaoke fundraisers.

Most memorable TNT moment?
Finishing my first marathon and having my mother and family at the finish line.

What would you have done differently during the season if you could start over?
I would definitely attend all of the mid-week trainings and happy hours.

Do you have any other words of wisdom for our participants?
Focus on your fundraising early and try to meet (and surpass) your minimum as soon as you can. After that you can turn your focus to training. =)

Also, if you are looking for those awesome TNT track jackets you can purchase one at www.shopit.com/tntgear.

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