Career
He is the first Bhutanese runner to participate in the New York Marathon. Rinzin worked for Amankora resort as a guide in Paro and would sometimes accompany his guests to a short run. He worked at Amankora from 2004 to May 2010 and quit to pursue marathon because he felt running provided an opportunity to him.
Ynaar and Rinzin Dorji used to run together in Bhutan distances up to 20 km.
In May 2010, Rinzin Dorji went to New York on invitation from Ynaar to qualify for the New York City Marathon, which he succeeded. Ynaar trained him every day using various routines, which even included cycling and swimming.
A coach from Bhutan came to help them before the marathon. He dedicated his run to the coronation of the new king of Bhutan and tsa-wa-sum.
After the race he went back to Bhutan to train for next year marathon.
Bhutan Olympic Committee has not official recognized him. Bhutan has been in the olympics seven times since the Olympic Committee formation. Mary Wittenberg the President of the New York City Road Runners who organize the race sent her congratulations to Rinzin for representing Bhutan and finishing.
