An interview with Coach Genaro Diaz by Andrea Esquivel

An interview with Genaro Diaz. Nov 28, 2013

Genaro Diaz initially came to the United States on an athletic visa as an Olympic hopeful representing Mexico. Upon his arrival he decided that the opportunity was to great to pass up, he would stay after his race and eventually bring his wife and newborn son to the united States.

Table of contents

Part I - Introduction

Part II - Growing up in Oaxaca, Mexico

Part III - Plans, Goals & the Olympics

Part IV - Change of Plans

Part V - Reality of the U.S.

Part VI - Initial experiences

Part VII - Opportunity

Part VIII - Living in Daly City

Part IX - Remittances

Part X - Assimilation
Part XI - Would you do it over?

Part I- Introduction

These photos chronicle Mr. Diaz' early years in Oaxaca, Mexico.

With his three younger brothers. 

Communion day, the first time he wore closed shoes. 

Part II Growing up in Oaxaca Mexico

 

With parents on the day of his communion. 

 

Part III Plans, Goals & the Olympics

Genaro's 1:04 half marathon

Training

Part IV Change of Plans

Genaro with family in Mexico. 

Genaro with with and son.

PART V Reality of the U.S.

PART VI Initial Experiences

PART VII Opportunity

Genaro (with son) at a hotel for a race running for Trade Tech.

 


PART VIII Living in Daly City
        


PART IX Remittances
             


PART X Assimilation

Genaro and his son, Fernando, a future collegiate runner.

Part XI Would you do it over?