Monthly Archives: July 2010

SF Half Marathon – check!

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I’m back from a few days in San Francisco. I ran my third half marathon – the San Francisco Half Marathon last Sunday, and I finished the CA Dreamin’ Series and picked up my fancy jacket and medal. A race report will be posted on my personal blog: whatiruninto.com, so go there if you’re interested in reading my fun experience!

You didn’t think I’d leave the social media out of this post, did you? I foursquared the Golden Gate Bridge when I was running. At the Expo, I met Danica, the ChicRunner - she’s running blog royalty if you didn’t know. During the race, I accosted Running Green Girl, another running blogger from So Cal. And of course, after the race, I found Sheryl of Running in Pigtails (and my personal friend). w00t! I love that social media and blogging has integrated itself in real life sports like running.

Some accomplishments of note:

  • I hit my “A” Goal of running the race in less than 3 hours!
  • I shaved off 17 minutes from my first half marathon (Long Beach 2009)!

I’m really proud of myself. The first time I tried to run was 12 months ago. It originally took me three weeks to get up to ONE MILE. Quite an accomplishment to complete three half marathons, if I don’t say so myself.

Up next? I’m looking at training for the Las Vegas Rock N Roll Marathon this December. (Now who wants to join me?)

Some photos:

Chicrunner (Danica) and me

Carbo-loading at Caffe Sport - DELISH!

Bi-Rite Creamery - who can say no??

Duck confit at Q - next time, mac n cheese w/ tots!

On my way to the finish line

Sheryl (Running in Pigtails) and me - with our bling!

Blaze PR is hiring!

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It’s hot in the Valley! It’s blazin’! Get it, get it? [nudge, nudge]

As you may know, I work at Blaze PR** in Santa Monica, and Blaze is hiring! Blaze is building out their social media team, and you’ll be working with me! w00t! I’m excited to help build this team with Blaze.

Here are the links to the job descriptions. I do have the PDFs if anyone needs them. You can comment with your email or email me at chris<at>chrisylam<dot>com, and I can send it over.

We are hiring ASAP. I mean, like yesterday. So if you’re interested in any positions, send in those resumes and cover letters NOW!

Social Media Associate

Social Media Intern

Traditional PR Interns (plural!!)

Please forward these descriptions to your networks!

** Please note that everything you see, hear, read here on this website is wholly my own. This website and blog do not reflect the opinions of my clients or employers. If you don’t like what you see here, blame me and not my firm(s).

6/24/10 Zappos’ Tony Hsieh

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Last month my alma mater, The Drucker School, sent an invitation to alums to a their last spring Drucker Business Forum q&a. The guest? Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh! KPCC (my favorite NPR station in LA) hosted the event.

It was my first time at the new building in Pasadena. I ran into Arun, a fellow classmate, who was networking like a pro! Tony Hsieh walked us through his success during college and then on to Zappos.

I’ve screenshot my tweets/notes, if you’re interested. Enjoy!

Twitterfeed - thechrislam - Zappos

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