John Combs
Age: 47
Hometown: Chardon, Ohio
Goals:
To run faster than last year and 5 Mile 30:15
Profile:
I am married to Rita and we have 4 children. I was inspired by my older brother Mike and the Chardon CC team captured the state title in 1972. They got to ride into town on the village's biggest red fire truck. They were cool.
I was obsessed with running in high school and over trained my way to all short of most of my goals in track and CC. But it was un. My friends were nutty.
After a 24 year lay off, I began walking and jogging on a treadmill at the YMCA. Someone persuaded me to enter a race. I started running again. Competitive running is a great teacher.
Personal Records:
5K: 17:39
4 Mile: 23:50
5 Mile: 30:47
1500Meters:4:54.8
10K: 38:15
2010 Race Results:
5/2/10 West End YMCA 5k: 18:24-- 5th overall; 1st age group.
5/30/10 Chagrin Blossom Time Run--5.25m- 32:40; 39th; 2nd age group
6/6/10 Lake Health Distance Classic 5K--18;48; 8th; 1st age group
6/13/10 Johnny's Run 5k--18:43; 3rd overall