{"id":128936,"date":"2025-01-10T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/?p=128936"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:06:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:06:40","slug":"gabriel-jarquin-chasing-marathon-milestones-and-cultivating-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/the-scene\/gabriel-jarquin-chasing-marathon-milestones-and-cultivating-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Gabriel Jarquin: chasing marathon milestones and cultivating community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether HOKA Athlete Ambassador <a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/the-scene\/boston-bound-gabriel-jarquins-quest-for-personal-bests-and-pride\/\"><strong>Gabriel Jarquin<\/strong><\/a> of Toronto is racing marathons on the international stage, advocating for HIV awareness or serving the 2SLGBTQ+ community, his authenticity and drive set him apart. For Jarquin, 2024 was a year of learning, growth and relentless pursuit\u2014in both his running and his advocacy work. As he enters 2025 with big ambitions and a commitment to making an impact, Jarquin continues to inspire others to embrace their true selves and run\u2014both literally and metaphorically\u2014toward their dreams.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEPierjtuQP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEPierjtuQP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEPierjtuQP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Gabriel Jarquin (@gabrieljarquin)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Growing up in Kitchener, Ont., as the son of refugees from Nicaragua, Jarquin found strength in running from a young age, but his relationship with the sport has also faced challenges. After stepping away from running&nbsp; during a difficult period in his 20s, he rediscovered his love for running and transformed his life. \u201cWhen I started running again as an adult, I swore I\u2019d never run a marathon,\u201d Jarquin recalls. \u201cI thought the distance was crazy and unnecessary. Yet here I am\u2014still running them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>2024: a year of growth<\/h2>\n<p>In 2024, Jarquin tackled two key marathons: Boston and Valencia. Boston, with its iconic course, didn\u2019t go as planned. \u201cI swung and missed,\u201d he says. Valencia presented its own challenges. \u201cI gave in to my fears,\u201d he reflects. \u201cWhile I still ran a decent race, it reminded me that I need to work on confidence and overcoming my fear of failure.\u201d Despite the struggles, these experiences have fuelled his drive for growth and set the stage for his 2025 goals.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130429\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130429 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMG_4608.jpg\" alt=\"hoka gabriel jarquin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMG_4608.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMG_4608-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMG_4608-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gabriel Jarquin. Photo: HOKA Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Advocacy and community awareness<\/h2>\n<p>Jarquin\u2019s impact goes far beyond the running world. Since sharing his HIV status publicly in 2021, he has become a powerful advocate for <a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/ua-diversity-series\/hiv-positive-group-bonds-pride-run\/\">destigmatizing HIV\/AIDS<\/a>. \u201cBeing open and vulnerable helped me heal while also educating others,\u201d he explains. His journey led to his role as a national ambassador for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR), an organization dedicated to ending the HIV epidemic in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>But Jarquin\u2019s activism doesn\u2019t stop there. As a former president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/ua-diversity-series\/under-armour-diversity-series-running-proud-with-gabriel-jarquin\/\">Pride and Remembrance Association<\/a>, he played a pivotal role in Toronto&#8217;s annual Pride &amp; Remembrance Day Run, one of Canada\u2019s most celebrated 2SLGBTQ+ events. \u201cIn my final year, we surpassed $3 million in total fundraising for charities\u2014a huge accomplishment and a moment I\u2019m incredibly proud of,\u201d he shares.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, Jarquin&#8217;s influence will expand further as he joins the Pride Toronto board of directors. \u201cVolunteerism has given me purpose, a way to give back and an opportunity to grow,\u201d he says. He looks forward to helping shape one of the world\u2019s largest Pride celebrations while continuing to champion inclusivity and awareness.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_5cfiytGDO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_5cfiytGDO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_5cfiytGDO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Gabriel Jarquin (@gabrieljarquin)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Consistency and confidence in 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Looking ahead, Jarquin\u2019s running goals for 2025 centre on two iconic courses: Boston and Berlin. \u201cBoston will be my first major race of the year\u2014my fifth time on that course,\u201d he says. \u201cThe<a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/shakeout-podcast\/gabriel-jarquin-joins-the-shakeout-podcast\/\"> challenge of Boston<\/a> keeps pulling me back. There\u2019s truly nothing like crossing the finish line on Boylston Street, even if you\u2019ve hit the wall in the Newton Hills and crawled your way to the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Berlin, a familiar favourite, Jarquin is eager to capitalize on his experience. \u201cI\u2019m a repeat offender with these two courses,\u201d he jokes. \u201cThat familiarity is something I plan to use to my advantage.\u201d Beyond individual races, Jarquin plans to focus on consistency and mileage. \u201cI\u2019ve always been a low-mileage runner, but I think to get where I want to go, I need to run more. Plus, it\u2019s a great excuse to do more of what I love.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130428\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130428 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/20231015_HOKA_House_TO_B_DTB06249-2.jpg\" alt=\"Gabriel Jarquin Hoka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/20231015_HOKA_House_TO_B_DTB06249-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/20231015_HOKA_House_TO_B_DTB06249-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/20231015_HOKA_House_TO_B_DTB06249-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gabriel Jarquin. Photo: HOKA Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Flying high with HOKA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/the-scene\/boston-bound-gabriel-jarquins-quest-for-personal-bests-and-pride\/\">HOKA Athlete Ambassador<\/a>, Jarquin finds deep alignment between his values and the brand\u2019s ethos. \u201cHOKA has been a huge supporter of my journey,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019ve been storytellers together and collaborated on community-focused events. We share a belief in encouraging people to move\u2014whatever that looks like for them\u2014and showing up as their authentic selves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Jarquin, representing HOKA is about more than performance. \u201cHOKA takes pride in celebrating individuality, which resonates with me deeply. Being able to wear the brand while training and as part of my self-expression is a huge plus. It even helps me pack lighter, which, as someone constantly on the go, is no small thing!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also embraces HOKA\u2019s slogan, \u201cFly Human Fly,\u201d as a personal mantra. \u201cIt\u2019s a reminder that our potential is limitless. Every time I lace up my HOKAs, I carry that mindset with me.\u201d The partnership with HOKA has been instrumental in supporting Jarquin\u2019s mission. \u201cWith a shared vision of pushing boundaries and innovation,&#8221; he says, &#8220;HOKA has been clear from the beginning that they want to come along for the ride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>This story is a collaboration between&nbsp;<\/em>Canadian Running&nbsp;<em>and HOKA Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jarquin reflects on marathon goals, raising awareness and flying high with HOKA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5367,"featured_media":130427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[326036],"tags":[342797,325696,343945,325461,343944,335280,343946,337704,324656,344006,330090],"class_list":["post-128936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-scene","tag-2slgbtq","tag-boston-marathon","tag-community-activism","tag-featured","tag-fly-human-fly","tag-gabriel-jarquin","tag-hiv-awareness","tag-hiv-positive-runners","tag-hoka","tag-hoka-athlete-ambassador","tag-pride-and-remembrance-run"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - 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