Members of San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Club lined up for the ultimate challenge on Nov. 19, 105 laps around the lower yard, which is just about 26.2 miles – the official marathon distance.
The annual event attracted 15 runners and several volunteer supporters.
Chief sponsors Laura Bowman Salzsieder, Jill Friedman, coach, Frank Ruona, and Diana Fitzpatrick volunteered time and coaching experience to help the runners make it through this endurance race.
Club chairman Stephen Pascascio gave special thanks to the following prisoners for their support by counting the runners’ laps: Michael Villanueva, William Quinones, and Tim Fielder.
Assistance Coach, Kevin Rumon set a pace of 8-minutes per mile for the runners.
Eddie Herena finished the race in first place, breaking the old record of 3:45:40, with a time of 3:35:27.
Finishing in respective order, Stephen Yair Liebb, Chris Schuhmacher, Larry Ford, Patrick Givens, Andre Battle, Bill Pillars, Andrew Gazzeny, Coey McNeill, Chris Scull, Alton McSween, Dee Whitaker, and Joey Mason. Ralph Ligons power walked 10 miles in the time of 3:00:42. Ligons said that he would go for 15 miles next year.
