"Personal Best @ Denver West" Featured Member

John Wickliff, Denver West - Director of Leasing, personal training client

Age at time of race: 33

Was this your first marathon? Yes

WHY you decided to do this: Always wanted to run a marathon. I think I'm "one and done", but I know I'll end up eating those words...

How you trained for the marathon: 10-12 week program including several 22-23 mile trainers, 800 meter speed runs, and 10 mile race pace runs. Was running 3-4 times a week for a total of 35-40 miles a week. Almost decided to quit after my first 22 mile trainer in Boulder...

Marathon Photos

Photo 1: Verazano-Narrows Bridge at the start of the race

Photo 2: Mile 20 on the Willis Avenue Bridge pulling into the Bronx

Photo 3: Mile 24 in Central Park

Photo 4: Almost at Mile 26 on 59th Street (greatest moment of the whole race for me.)