City: Queretaro, Mexico

Profession: Own business

Fundraising Goal: More than $1,000!

Race Goal: 4:30

In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis:

I read about the foundation and I just want to help. I hope my miles add some hope.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?

The second one, I am running in San Diego on June 4.

What do you crave after a long race?

Hugging my kids.

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what?

Music, books (novels), and my thoughts.

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon?

Running in Chicago, enjoying the race. I am nervous just about the wind.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Spend time with my wife and kids, play with them and cook.

Anything else you’d like to share?

Thank you for letting me be part of your joy.