Ryan Funds Runs

About Me

Hi! My name is Ryan. And welcome to my running journey.

I initially got into running to lose weight and then fell in love with it. Since I started running in March of 2009 I have logged over 12500 miles. I have completed 46 marathons (41 official, 5 unofficial), 14 ultramarathons (5 50k, 9 50m), and twice attempted but failed 100 mile runs, with my longest run being 62 miles.

When I turned 40 I decided I wanted to continue my journey in a new way. I decided I wanted to become a 7 star marathoner. That means running the 7 world major marathons: Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, Tokyo, and recently added Sydney.

There are 3 ways to get into the races

  • Be fast. Sadly, I am not that fast. I am getting close and with a lot of hard work plus a little luck on a fast course, I have a chance to time qualify.
  • The lottery. I have applied a few times over the years, mainly for the US races, but have never been selected. Going forward I will be applying for all races. A little luck here would be nice too.
  • Fundraising. This is where I need your help. Each marathon partners with many great charities to raise money for a lot of wonderful causes. In trade for fundraising for a charity I would receive a guaranteed acceptance to the race.

I hope you will join me in my fundraising efforts and enjoy they journey along the way.

Same sign, different day, another half. If you run fast enough the rain doesn’t get you wet 🌧️🌧️ Tried to run in zone 2 again but it was too cold 🥶 Easy 5k yesterday to finish the #abbottwmm win a bib challenge. Have my name in the hat for a #bostonmarathon bib. Fingers crossed 🤞 Half today for the Tokyo Run as One challenge. Trying to get lucky and win a spot for the #tokyomarathon Final run for the blue #ucla #nike shoes. These were my world major marathon expo shoe. #abbottwmm #sydneymarathon #berlinmarathon #chicagomarathon Is a zone 3 run a thing? Eat. Sleep. Run. Repeat. Morning run around the city.