Sherman Lam

Team Running Free Alumni

Age: 43

Member Since: 2014

Occupation: Personal Training and Group Fitness Instructor

Home: Scarborough

About Me: I've always been active playing and training for badminton from highschool through university. One day a person at the gym suggested running a marathon to me. I was like, sure. Why not right? I finished my first marathon in 2008. It was such a rewarding accomplishment yet painful experience. I told myself I would do it again until I have a rewarding yet painless experience. In 2012, I ran my second full marathon and my mission was complete (no major joint/muscle pain)!! Now I'm hooked to running and I'm striving to be stronger and faster.

Sports: Running, badminton and beach volleyball.

Athletic Goals: 1. Qualify for Boston 2. Start Duathlons

My most catastrophic racing experience was: I was 6km away from finishing the Scotiabank full marathon when my eyes started to feel heavy and tired which made me feel like I want to sleep!! At this point, my mind and body started telling me the same thing. Ahhh!! I ended up jogging and walking like a drunk guy with my eyes closed for a minutes on and off until my eyes recharged so I can finished the race. Powergels was recommended to me after for the Road2hope marathon and it worked!!! =)

My most memorable racing experience was: A really strong finish for my second marathon (Scotiabank in 2012). It was such an amazing feeling sprinting while my friends were there cheering me on for the last 300m. On top of this, my body didn't feel broken up like my first marathon experience. =)

Favourite Racing Gear: Pearl Izumi Steak II Shoes...They are so light!!

Favourite Race: Around the Bay. My last 3kms of the race felt amazing after running the super hill.

Favourite Race Food: My oatmeal with chia seeds, hemp seeds, and cranberries followed by a banana half hour before my race.