What a weekend in the yard. Marathons on three continents, PBs falling all over the place, and a couple of you having a crack at the big boys on the same streets. Here's the best of it.
James Whittington: Oxford Half
James ran the Oxford Half and finished 2nd overall in 1:07:45, a big PB. That's 30 seconds quicker than the boss's own best of 1:08:15. (John would like it noted he ran his in shoes made of cardboard and hope, not carbon plates.)
Killian Cosgrave: Melbourne Marathon
Killian ran the Melbourne Marathon in 2:43:04, a 9-minute PB, on the same morning Kipchoge set the course record.
Craig Butler: Melbourne Marathon
Craig ran the Melbourne Marathon in 3:06:31, a 7-minute PB.
Dennis Dekker: Eindhoven Marathon
Dennis ran 3:01:06 at Eindhoven, a 9:53 PB (previous marathon PB 3:10:59 at Assen, 16 Nov 2025).
Frans Kouwenhoven: Victoria Marathon
Frans ran the Royal Victoria Marathon in 3:07:48 (50+ minutes off).
Ruben Schon: Perth Marathon
Ruben ran the Perth Marathon in 3:19:58.
Joe Siemens: half marathon
Joe ran a half marathon PB of 1:48:54. Race name not given.
Also from Hoofprints #1
Vadym took Chicago with a PB at a Major.
Jan ran Lisbon in 3:08:16.
Robbie ran the Royal Parks Half in 1:28:24.
Steven won his age category in a 10K (about 11th overall).
Brilliant work, everyone. Keep the hooves turning.