By Marcus Henderson
Markelle Taylor broke the One-Hour Run record.
Taylor ran 9 and 15/16 miles, or 39 laps, beating the 2015 record set by Eddie Herena of 9 and 3/8 miles, or 37 laps.
“I dedicate this run to women and children who suffer from domestic abuse,” said Taylor. “I want to be a source of healing and peace for them.
“We should honor our victims and uplift the causes we believe in when we run.”
Taylorholds seven San Quentin 1000-Mile Club records and he set four this season.
The May 20race had 25 runners chasing their personal best.
Chris Sculls took second with 8 and 7/8 miles. Carlos Moreno and Herena came in third and fourth with 8 and 13/16 miles.
“This run was the opportunity for the guys to develop themselves for the coming marathon,” said Dylan Bowman, volunteer and lap counter. “This was their time to challenge themselves and own their craft; to constantly improve.”
Runner Bernard “Raheem” Ballard ran 7-3/16 milesfor 12th place.
“I will use this as a sp\ringboard to get back in shape,” Ballard said. “Being in the club is a release and a way to express myself. It provides an outlet to mingle with positive people.
“When people are doing positive things, positivity will rub off on you.”
First-time runner Michael Wilson came in last but pushed through with heart and determination.
“I set my mind to accomplish my goal. That’s with any thing in life, I’m not going to give up and persevere.”
