TEAM NAME: Team Hawaii                                              Team Donation Page: Click Here
TEAM MEMBERS: Emmie Saigusa & Jerelyn Brown

Jerelyn Brown - Team Captain
AGE: 53
PREDICTED FINISH TIME FOR CHICAGO MARATHON: 4:15
MARATHON EXPERIENCE: 7th Marathon since 2005
OCCUPATION: Client Relationship Officer & Vice President, First Hawaiian Bank
HOMETOWN: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Emmie Saigusa
AGE: 31
PREDICTED FINISH TIME FOR CHICAGO MARATHON: 3:40
MARATHON EXPERIENCE: 11 marathons...8 Honolulu Marathons, Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage Alaska, and the Las Vegas Rock N Roll Marathon
OCCUPATION: Pharmacist
HOMETOWN: Mililani, Hawaii
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WHY IS THE CHICAGO MARATHON A SPECIAL RACE FOR YOU?
The 10/10/10 Chicago Marathon will be my 7th marathon and this is a special date! - Jerelyn

This is my first time running the Chicago Marathon. I heard that it was a fast course, the weather will be much cooler than Hawaii, and I hope to qualify for Boston. - Emmie

WHAT MADE YOU SIGN UP TO RUN 26.2 MILES?
I love the preparation and challenge of running marathons! I am looking forward to running in Chicago because it will be my first time there! As long as it's not too cold, I prefer cold weather marathons as the temperature usually leads to a faster finish time! - Jerelyn

I love the challenge of running marathons and I am hoping to improve my time...maybe a Personal Record (PR)?! - Emmie

WHAT IS ON YOUR IPOD WHEN YOU ARE TRAINING?
All kinds of upbeat, fast tempo music from Christian contemporary, classic rock to Top 20 hits! - Jerelyn

A mix of everything from Hawaiian/Reggae to Rock...but I usually get into a zone and end up tuning out the music. - Emmie

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF ADVICE FOR YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS?
Train hard, never give up and have fun! My favorite quote is "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" from Phillipians 3:14. - Jerelyn

Don't give up! - Emmie

DO YOU HAVE A CHIROPRACTIC EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
Through the years, I have benefitted from chiropractic treatments for lower back tension, IT issues and plantar. I'm a fan! - Jerelyn

LASTLY, MANY OF US CAN ONLY DREAM OF VISITING HAWAII. WHAT IS YOUR TRAINING LIKE THERE?
I run 5 days a week, approximately 30 miles a week as a base and 50+ for a hard week during the marathon season. I love to run near the ocean at dawn when it's cool and the sun is just rising over the water. It's inspiring and I'm always grateful for the beauty we enjoy in Hawaii. There's no better place to be! - Jerelyn

Training in Hawaii is awesome...we have beautiful weather almost all year round! - Emmie