Rui Amaral Mendes

Name:

Rui Amaral Mendes

Date of birth:

11/10/1975

Sex:

Man

Where you live (city/country):

Porto, Portugal

Nationality:

Portuguese

What is your marathon personal best?

3h15m

Where and when did you run it?

Paris; April 2011

How many marathons did you run?

2

Why did you choose to run the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam?

Three reasons:
- One of the Tope Ten Marathons in the World
- One of the fastest
- Love the Netherlands

How did you first hear about the marathon in Rotterdam?

I first heard about it from my PhD mentor in Amsterdam who actually has run the Rotterdam Marathon 5 times.

Have you previously taken part in Rotterdam?

No

If so, how many times?

If so, what do you remember most?:

What are your expectations of the forthcoming ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam?

Have a good time and hopefully beat my PB.

Do you run alone, with you partner or with a group?

Mostly alone, although I sometimes train with a colleague from my team.

How long are you staying in Rotterdam and what do you want to see in the city?

3 days.

What would you like to say (in your own language) to other people who are running or would like to run the marathon in Rotterdam?

Não há impossíveis.