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The 5th Ave Mile: Breaking 5:00

Posted on September 7, 2016February 20, 2023 Nick Grinlinton1 CommentPosted in Running

I’ll always remember the 2016 5th Ave Mile. This year, I officially met my goal of running under 5:00 with a time of 4:55. When I started to train for my first marathon in 2014, I gave myself a goal to lower my pace down to 5 minutes per mile. I knew if I trained […]

Why I Run Marathons

Posted on April 24, 2016January 6, 2025 Nick GrinlintonLeave a commentPosted in Running

Artistry. As a musician, that’s what I see with running. From the first time I saw the rhythm and coolness of the best east African runners, I knew running had a lot to offer if I worked at it. The time I watched Wilson Kipsang clock 2:03:23 in Berlin and when I watched Eliud Kipchoge […]

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