Rouman Ebrahim – Co-Team Captain
Hi! My name is Rouman Ebrahim and I want to congratulate you on having the courage to start! I promise you that the next few months are going to be exciting, at times exhausting, and always exhilarating. Think about this: In a few weeks, you will consider a 10-mile run to be an “EASY” run!!! You will meet amazing people. You will make some great friends. You will be a hero by helping people in need. And yes, you will cross the finish line at a marathon or a half-marathon.
Along the way, you will have the support of Team in Training (TNT) staff, coaches, captains, and mentors. As your team captain, please know that I will be available to support you in any way I can. The only thing I ask of you is to never hesitate to ask questions. You will not be bothering me or any of your mentors, captains, or coaches. We are here because we want to answer questions. We want to be of help. Please use us as much as possible.
Five years ago I was where you are now. I went to an info meeting and decided to join. Since then I have ran eight marathons and this will be my thirteenth TNT season. Crossing that first finish line in San Diego on June 6th, 2004 was one of the most unforgettable moments of my life.
The incredible thing was that as great a moment as crossing the finish line was, it was the journey that got me there and the things I learned during that journey that made this an amazing experience. You will learn, as I did, about your body’s strengths and limitations. You will learn that once a limitation is discovered, it is only a matter of time and effort before it is overcome.
Again, please do not hesitate to ask any questions or to ask for help. You WILL get to the finish line. You WILL reach your fundraising goal. The quote on top of this sheet is from one of my heroes — John “the Penguin” Bingham, the co-author of Marathoning for Mortals. The miracle is already done. You’re here. Now we get to have fun!
