<< Ronald Chen >>
- 72 years old grandpa
- Rotarian for 30 years (Joined in Taiwan)
- Have done 100 full marathons since 2013 with the last two being:
- #99th was in Hutt Valley, Wellington (this weekend)
- #100th was in Auckland Domain (Tuesday 24th January)
- First marathon was in North Shore at age 63.
- 93 marathons were done after 65+ of age
- Overseas Marathons: Tokyo (twice) in Japan, Melbourne in Australia, Yi-lan in Taiwan, Inca Trail in Peru.
- Longest Run: Tarawera Ultra Marathon (168km in 34 hours)
- Will be #59th member of NZ 100 Marathon Club
- Membership: Auckland YMCA Marathon Club, Barry Curtis ParkRun Initiater, Howick Picton Centre Walker.
- Famous by: 1. Radio NZ report (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/452741/72-year-old-s-trail-marked-shapes-make-running-fun)
2. Times On Line report (https://www.times.co.nz/news/72-yr-old-runs-80k-to-create-awareness-for-end-polio/)
3. Wild Things Magazine report (https://www.wildthings.club/latest-inspiration/meet-the-wildthings/ronald-chen/)
Background:
1. Justice of the Peace (NZ)
2. Harbourside Rotary Club (Past President)
3. Ph D and Financial Specialist in Taiwan Parliament
4. Dad of 3 kids and grandpa of 4 grand kids