Ken Martin
Encyclopedia
Ken Martin is a former American
long-distance
runner who is a two-time United States national champion in the marathon
. At the 1984 California International Marathon
, Martin set a course record with a time of 2:11:24.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
long-distance
Long-distance track event
Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. These types of races are predominantly aerobic in nature and at the highest level, exceptional levels of aerobic endurance is required more than anything else...
runner who is a two-time United States national champion in the marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
. At the 1984 California International Marathon
California International Marathon
The California International Marathon is a 26-mile, 385-yard road race in Northern California. The course follows an historic gold-miners' round beginning at Folsom Dam and passing through rural Sacramento and ends at the California State Capitol. The race starts at an elevation of 366 ft...
, Martin set a course record with a time of 2:11:24.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Representing the 1984 California International Marathon California International MarathonThe California International Marathon is a 26-mile, 385-yard road race in Northern California. The course follows an historic gold-miners' round beginning at Folsom Dam and passing through rural Sacramento and ends at the California State Capitol. The race starts at an elevation of 366 ft...California State Capitol California State CapitolThe California State Capitol is home to the government of California. The building houses the bicameral state legislature and the office of the governor....
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...1st 2:11:24 1985 Pittsburgh Marathon Pittsburgh MarathonThe Pittsburgh Marathon is a foot race covering held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. The race was held annually from 1985–2003 , and was revived in 2009 as the "Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon."The 1988 and 2000 races were USA Olympic Trials for women and men,...Pittsburgh, United States United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...1st 2:12:57 1989 Pittsburgh Marathon Pittsburgh MarathonThe Pittsburgh Marathon is a foot race covering held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. The race was held annually from 1985–2003 , and was revived in 2009 as the "Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon."The 1988 and 2000 races were USA Olympic Trials for women and men,...Pittsburgh, United States United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...1st 2:15:28