Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons
Running marathons worldwide to raise money and awareness for Kidney Cancer research.
"Purpose + Commitment + Persistence = Success"
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2011 Antarctica Marathon Report – 7 Continents Finished!
2011 Antarctica Marathon After 13+ years and 17 worldwide marathons I finally met the commitment I made to my donors in 1999 – “that I would finish marathons on all 7 continents”. I accomplished this on February 28, 2011 when I finished the Antarctica marathon, my 7th continent, in a time of 6:24. It was a very satisfying feeling crossing the finish line after what I consider my most difficult and physically demanding 26.2 miles that I have ever run. Prior to the race I had set a finish time goal of 6:15, the race cutoff time was …
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#12 – 2010 Cape Town Marathon
Marathon Guide Marathon Date: September 26, 2010 Continent: Africa Country: South Africa My Age: 74 My Finish Time: 4:51 * 2nd in my age group 70 to 80+ My Marathon Rating: Most Beautiful City Memorable Moment: Meeting with the Mayor of Capetown – Mr Dan Plato Lessons Learned: If you cannot sleep on long flights or when you arrive at your marathon destination try taking a sleeping Pill [Melatonin]. * Check with your doctor for approval Marathon selection and registration: For my 6th …
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#11 – 2009 Stockholm Marathon
Marathon Guide Marathon Date: May 30, 2009 Continent: Europe Country: Sweden My Age: 73 My Finish Time: 5:39 My Marathon Rating: Most painful marathon. Memorable Moment: Finishing in the Stockholm Olympic Stadium. Lessons Learned: Do not attempt to run a marathon with a serious injury that has not completely healed. Stockholm Marathon Selection and Registration: I had 2 choices for the worldwide marathon that I would run in 2009 and they were – the May 30th Stockholm, Sweden marathon or the Amsterdam …
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#10 – 2008 Berlin Marathon
Marathon Guide Marathon Date: September 28, 2008 Continent: Europe Country: Germany My Age: 72 My Finish Time: 4:38 * 38th out of 107 in age group My Marathon Rating: Most runners - 54,000 Memorable Moment: Finishing the marathon running under the Brandenburg Gate. Lessons Learned: Always carry money, local currency, with you in your running shorts pocket in case you need money for a taxi after the race. Never leave credit cards, money, or any valuable items with the clothes that you drop off to wear after the …
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#9 – 2007 Buenos Aires Marathon
Marathon Guide Marathon Date: November 4, 2007 Continent: South America Country: Argentina My Age: 71 My Finish Time: 4:40 * I finished 6th in my age group My Marathon Rating: Worst race course Memorable Moment: Having to walk over 2 miles after the marathon to catch a taxi back to my hotel. Lessons Learned: Ensure you clearly understand how to get from the finish line to where you are staying. In some cases there is no transportation [taxis, buses, etc] available at the finish line to take you back to where you …
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#8 – 2006 Bangkok Marathon
Marathon Guide Marathon Date: November 26, 2006 Continent: Asia Country: Thailand My Age: 70 My Finish Time: 5:36 My Marathon Rating: Worst start time – 2:00 a.m. in the morning. Memorable Moment: Watching the Kings guard’s parade – precision marching and the many colorful uniforms. Lessons Learned: If at all possible do not travel alone to run a marathon in a foreign country. If you get injured you need someone in the country that you know that can help you. Marathon selection and registration: For my 8th …
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About Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons
Introduction:
What follows is Bob Rebello’s 14-Year worldwide marathons mission statement, the reason for his mission, and his 14-Year plan that will ensure that he will meet his commitment.
Bob Rebello is “One Man on a Mission - committed to a Cause - Worldwide Impact”.
Bob’s 14-Year Mission: [1999 to 2012]
1. To raise $100,000 for kidney cancer research at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center [BIDMC] in Boston, Massachusetts in memory of my brother, and best friend, John by finishing worldwide marathons on 7 continents. …
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How Your Donations Are Used
Dr. Atkins is the Director of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Kidney Cancer Program and the DF/HCC kidney Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence [SPORE] grant. This is the only National Cancer Institute funded SPORE focused on renal …
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Marathon Results
In order to insure that 100% of all donations go directly to kidney cancer research at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts I pay all of the expenses and do all of the necessary work required to raise the money. I …
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Meet My Brother John
On May 23rd 1999, my 63rd birthday, I made a commitment to raise $100k for kidney cancer research by finishing marathons on 7 continents in memory of my brother, and best friend, John who lost his battle with kidney cancer on February 27, 1999. …
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