Memorial Half Marathon
Memorial Half Marathon is now a resource for the Saddleback memorial half marathon. However, if you were looking for the previous site the info below may help you:
Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon Map
Our 2007 Memorial Tribute will be led by Bob Weiland, also known as “Mr. Inspiration,” one of America’s modern heroes. While trying to rescue a fellow soldier in Vietnam, Bob lost his legs to a landmine and was announced DOA: “Dead On Arrival.” But for over thirty years, Weiland has beat all obstacles to be unbelievably AOA: “Alive On Arrival” for audiences around the world!
Bob’s is an unforgettable story of hope, commitment, and the power of one man’s determination to help others and defy limitation! Weiland lives and breathes what he speaks, whether walking across America on his hands to raise money for the hungry and homeless, or competing with and defeating “fully abled” men in triathlon and athletic bouts! He will leave you asking: “What’s my excuse?”
Accomplishments and Awards:
* Walked across America on his arms in 3 years, 8 months, 6 days in 1982-86
* Named “One of the Six Most Amazing Americans” by People Magazine
* 1996, “The Most Courageous Man in America”: The NFL Players Association and The Jim Thorpe Foundation
* 1989, “Most Inspirational” Award: U.S. Marine Corps Marathon
* Completed the New York, Los Angeles and Marine Corp Marathons
* 1996, completed 6,200 mile bike circuit, twice across America in conjunction with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Get Fit – City of Laguna Hills Kids After school Training Program
Calling all future Marathon Runners! The City of Laguna Hills and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center have teamed up together to help you train for the Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon and 5K this Memorial Day Weekend. As part of the City’s Get Fit Campaign, this program has been designed for children of all fitness levels to work towards the goal of competing in the Saddleback Memorial 5K. Please come out and join Community Services Staff twice a week, for eight weeks, to train, prepare, earn incentives and participate in the Saddleback 5K Run. This 45 minute program will teach you proper stretching exercises, build endurance, and conclude with your first 5K run on Monday, May 29. All participants will receive a t-shirt, prizes, and 5K entrance fee as they meet training goals. The 5K will start at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and conclude at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
