The Donna National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer Recap 2020-2023

 I have ran the Donna Marathon every year since 2018,  in 2021 it was virtual and I did the half..

2018 1/2 marathon

2019 4:29:39

2020 4:11:30 6th male 55-59 

2021 1/2  virtual

2022 4:06:28  1st male 55-59

2023 4:25:09 3rd place male 55-59

I have been trying to finish under 4 hours and came closest in 2022. I had prepared by adding a lot of core exercises and was doing fine until turning back towards Jacksonville from Ponte Vedra for the last 6 miles and hit a wall of headwind. 14 mph with gusts in the 20’s.. I still managed 4:06 and first in my age group.

In 2023 I 2as sleds prepared and finished in 4:25 and 3rd in age group.

This year, 2024, I will try again. I have been doing more core work but still not sure I’m ready to go under 4 hours. But, running here is to support the effort to raise funds for research at the Mayo clinic and to support those being treated for breast cancer who need assistance. This is the largest breast cancer fund raiser in the USA with 7000 people participating in the various distances of runs.

I’ve been running 30 or so miles per week and am looking forward to being in  Jacksonville again while it is winter here..







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