Sharon Marathon Runner Profile: Eli Chernin

Editor's Note: The following profile was assembled using information submitted by Sharon resident Eli Chernin. If you are a Sharon resident running in the Boston Marathon this year and would like to be highlighted on Sharon Patch, please fill out our form here.

Name:
Eli Chernin

Reason for Running: 
I am proud to be given the opportunity for the second year in a row to run The Boston Marathon for Team TAN - Technology for Autism Now. They develop a suite of apps that allow children and individuals with Autism to interface with their teachers and care givers. Check out my donation page here. 

Marathon Experience: 
Last year's Boston Marathon was a scorcher. The thermometer read 91 degrees in Framingham! I had the opportunity to speak with many fellow marathon veterans some with over 100 marathons under their belt and their advise was clear, "re-calculate your expectations and chalk this years Boston up as an ultra." When you dig into your wallets this year to donate on my behalf, please make it an Ultra year for TAN.

I've been running "barefoot/minimalist" for the past four years. I've been doing 100 percent of my running in Luna Sandals. Luna Sandals is the brainchild of "Barefoot " Ted McDonald of "Born to Run" fame. I have been been given the joy of field testing several different models of Luna Sandals over the years. I will be running Boston in the much anticipated NEW trail running MONOs which have MGT (Monkey Grip Technology) foot beds and ATS (All Terrain Strapping) laces.

Read all about my "minimalist" Calloused Sole experiences here on my blog site: callousedsole.blogspot.comI will be blogging up to and immediately after my run.

Training Tips:

• Believe in your self - don't underestimate your abilities. 
• Start slow and build up gradually.
• Embrace the long run. 
• Train on undulating hills. 
• TEMPO runs are key to Marathon success.
• Forefoot landing.
• Wear Luna Sandals
• Read my blog 

Running in the Boston Marathon this year? Fill out this form to submit your profile, and email your photo to sharonpatch@patch.com. Profiles will be published on Sharon Patch in the weeks leading up to the marathon on Monday, April 15.