Oregon Runner Wins Big Sur, then Flying Pig Marathon One Week Later
(5-5-08) Former professional triathlete and longtime runner Andy Martin of Bend, OR has had quite a week. On Sunday, April 27, Martin placed first at the Big Sur International Marathon in a time of 2 hours, 29 minutes and 50 seconds.
Just one week later, the 33-year-old personal trainer found himself in front of the field once again - this time taking top honors at the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, OH, clocking 2:30:40 for the distance. Martin spoke by phone with the Bend Bulletin on Sunday night reporting that his run to the finish at Flying Pig was a painful one as Martin explained he believes he has a (self-diagnosed) stress fracture.
Martin won the Seattle Marathon in November and also the Birch Bay Marathon earlier this year. His win in Cincinnati marks his fifth career marathon win.
Just one week later, the 33-year-old personal trainer found himself in front of the field once again - this time taking top honors at the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, OH, clocking 2:30:40 for the distance. Martin spoke by phone with the Bend Bulletin on Sunday night reporting that his run to the finish at Flying Pig was a painful one as Martin explained he believes he has a (self-diagnosed) stress fracture.
Martin won the Seattle Marathon in November and also the Birch Bay Marathon earlier this year. His win in Cincinnati marks his fifth career marathon win.
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