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In this episode we bring you an interview with Gene Dykes the fastest marathoner over age 70 who ran a blistering 2:54:23. Plus we take you on the ground at the Philadelphia Half Marathon in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Interview with Gene Dykes
In December of 2018 Gene Dykes ran a 2:54:23 marathon at the Jacksonville Marathon in Florida. This was 25 seconds faster than the previous age-group world record held by Ed Whitlock of Canada.
I had the opportunity to stay with Mr. Dykes and interview him before the Philadelphia Marathon. He ran the Liberty Bell Challenge -doing the half, 8k, and full marathon. He won his age group at each race.
The Philly Marathon was marathon number 123. He didn’t start running marathons until age 58!
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Race Expo
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Before the Philly Half
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The Rocky Steps
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MTA Meet Up
When I grow up, I want to be like Gene! Waitaminnit…that’s only 10 years away! YIKES! 😉
Plenty of time!
Great interview and thank you for the pre marathon meetup…. you made for a great weekend…. the .marathon weather was INSANE
Great to meet you!