Video interview: In this new series of interviews we take a look at the extraordinary in ordinary runners
In part one we talk to Simon Hart, a dedicated club runner who ran 2:38:42 at the 2014 Edinburgh marathon, setting massive a PB just weeks after his 50th Birthday!
We discuss his background in running and his journey from his first marathon in 1994 his current best performance, as well as his plans for the future.
So if you think your running has platauxed after a few years in the sport, or you think your times are bound to deteriorate once you enter the veteran categories, this interview may inspire you to re-think your goals!
Simon's marathon story in numbers:
|
Time
|
Chip
|
Pos
|
Meeting |
Date |
|
02:38:48
|
02:38:42
|
14
|
Edinburgh Marathon Festival Marathon |
May-25-2014 |
|
02:46:48
|
02:46:48
|
438
|
Virgin London Marathon |
Apr-13-2014 |
|
02:49:02
|
02:48:39
|
4
|
Halstead & Essex Marathon |
May-11-2014 |
|
02:42:17
|
02:42:09
|
249
|
Virgin London Marathon |
Apr-21-2013 |
|
02:59:36
|
02:59:34
|
112
|
Chester Marathon |
Oct-06-2013 |
|
02:47:29
|
02:47:29
|
422
|
Virgin London Marathon |
Apr-22-2012 |
|
02:44:34
|
02:43:54
|
244
|
Virgin London Marathon |
Apr-17-2011 |
|
02:51:43
|
02:51:35
|
2
|
Halstead & Essex Marathon* |
May-08-2011 |
|
02:46:00
|
|
20
|
Edinburgh Marathon |
May-23-2010 |
|
02:47:31
|
02:47:10
|
362
|
London Marathon |
Apr-26-2009 |
*inc Essex Championships
Find out more about Simon:
runbritain rankings: www.runbritainrankings.com/runners/profile.aspx?athleteid=87711
powerof10: www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=87711
Follow Simon on Twitter @RunSi
#wearerunningIn this new series of interviews we take a look at the extraordinary in ordinary runners
