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Athlete. Artist. Agnostic. Humanist. Skeptic. Unfinished.

Instagram: April 07, 2019 at 01:16PM

Posted on April 7, 2019 by John Beck

The inaugural Thea’s Star of Hope half marathon in Robbinsville, NJ. It’s great to have a half so close to home. It was a peak mileage week for my marathon training and I ran a 1:53 half marathon yesterday so I was just looking to have fun. Turned out that I felt really good during the race and I somehow managed a PR by 3 seconds! Finish time; 1:39:23. This was a great race put on my some fine folks. Can hardly wait to run it again! #StarOfHope #HalfMarathon #Robbinsville #Running via Instagram http://bit.ly/2uRLRuQ
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Instagram: March 31, 2019 at 02:19PM

Posted on March 31, 2019 by John Beck

What a pleasure running into @spartanrace Pro Athlete @crutching_tigress today! Keeping the spirits high! ❤️ via Instagram https://ift.tt/2JTmfYw
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Instagram: March 10, 2019 at 11:50AM

Posted on March 10, 2019 by John Beck

E. Murray Todd half marathon. After yesterday’s tough 20k trail race I didn’t expect much at this one. With the cool temps and the constant cold rain/sleet my only goal was to be under 2 hours. I definitely felt my legs beat up from yesterday’s race but I somehow managed a 1:48 finish. Now if I can only get my body warm! I’m soaked and my hands are freezing! via Instagram https://ift.tt/2TwVHAP
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Instagram: March 09, 2019 at 11:32AM

Posted on March 9, 2019 by John Beck

Lucky #13! Hilly, snowy, icy and very muddy! What a fun race! Ran cautiously on the trails but somehow ended up 2nd in my age group and 6th overall at a tough but fun race. What a blast! #looneyleprechaun #20k #trailrunning via Instagram https://ift.tt/2XLvpt0
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Instagram: February 22, 2019 at 08:47PM

Posted on February 22, 2019 by John Beck

I truly believe that @nespressousa has changed my life for the better! So yummy, so yummy! via Instagram https://ift.tt/2Slgy4w
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Instagram: February 14, 2019 at 10:06PM

Posted on February 14, 2019 by John Beck

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Instagram: February 03, 2019 at 03:50AM

Posted on February 3, 2019 by John Beck

A portion of the great sculpture “Light Dispelling Darkness” (1938) by Waylande Gregory in Roosevelt Park, Edison. via Instagram http://bit.ly/2G44Ute
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Instagram: January 02, 2019 at 10:28PM

Posted on January 2, 2019 by John Beck

In 2018 I made an attempt to eat better and train better and it paid off. I earned a PR at EVERY distance from mile to marathon and consistently finished amongst the top runners. It’s also the first year since I started running that I was injury free, the smarter training helped that too. I also ran a yearly mileage PR by well over 100 miles and what’s wild is that my average yearly pace was almost 4 minutes faster per mile! I also continued the tradition of cheering on runners and volunteering at other races.

17 races. 415 race miles. 9 PRs. 4 AG awards. 1 WIN!

TOP 10 MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
*Improved the organizing of my own 5k trail race.
*Spectated the Boston Marathon in the rain.
*Running 16 miles in the Pine Barrens in the middle of the day, in the middle of the summer. Don’t do it!
*LBI 18 Miler was my toughest race of the year but worth it once I saw the food spread!
*Being the only runner who was pictured with a Marine placing the medal around my neck on the Marine Corps Marathon Facebook page after the 17.75k.
*Grueling 5 mile battle for position at the Dirty German 25k.
*Overall winner at a tough local trail 5k.
*The emotional Wear Blue mile at the Marine Corps Marathon had me in tears.
*Running with a pack of Amish runners while other Amish cheered for us at the Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon.
*3 Days at the Fair is my most memorable event every year. 3 Days wasn’t enough so in 2018 I did 6 Days. I spent 6 Days sharing miles with some of the most incredible athletes and people in the world. There is nothing like this event. Hot days, cold days, rainy days, a HURRICANE! Seeing so many national and world records being set by some of the most humble people is so inspiring. There are times when I want to cry and go home and these folks keep me going. I look forward to this event every year above any other. via Instagram http://bit.ly/2BZ4xfd

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Instagram: December 15, 2018 at 01:09PM

Posted on December 15, 2018 by John Beck

Naked Nick 25k (50k DNF). I knew early on in the race that I was gonna call it quits at the 25k mark. It was so muddy at times that i was way too cautious and didn’t want to get hurt. Bundled with some intestinal issues it just was a smart thing to do. I feel great and I could have finished the 50k, it wouldn’t have been pretty. I didn’t even feel it was a good training run. I feel good and I didn’t get hurt so there’s that. via Instagram https://ift.tt/2rLWNIV
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Instagram: December 12, 2018 at 09:04PM

Posted on December 12, 2018 by John Beck

The #Predator has found his prey! That’s why they’re praying! From prey to pray! #prey2pray via Instagram https://ift.tt/2Beuk2F
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  • I spent the first half of the year recovering from being sick over the winter but I still managed 1,515 total miles. I only ran in four races, 305.3 total race miles. A lot lower than in past years and didn’t get in any miles the last three weeks of the year due to an injury but I’m feeling better and the pace has improved. Most importantly I’ve volunteered and crewed at a few events this year and in turn helped dozens and dozens of folks reach their personal records and more. I’ve also attended more events and not only cheered on my friends but also motivated others. Personally, the Uptown Gentlefriends events that I’ve created were even more successful this year, record numbers at the Track Attack and Delaware River Loop Series as well fantastic new course Dash & Deciduous 5k that I designed. 2023 is going to be great and I’m looking forward to seeing even more runners go above and beyond!January 1, 2023
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