Matt Stanesby

DWRunning Tenure:

Joined in June 2016

PRs: 

1M: 4:26, 5k: 15:08, 8k: 24:51, 10k: 31:30, Half Marathon: 1:11:18, Marathon: 2:29:54

Long-Term Running Goals:

To continue to improve my times across all distances, but ultimately to get my marathon time down to the low 2:20s

Most Memorable Race:

Paris Marathon 2018. This was my comeback race after a period of 18 months away from formal training. At mile 2.5 I had an issue with my garmin watch, so had to calculate the race in my head by each 5k. This actually meant I raced it on pure feel and effort which resulted in a negative split and a solid comeback race time. In addition the course itself provides an amazing sightseeing tour of Paris and is very well organized.

Fun Facts:

  • I have a serious craving for chocolate.

  • Despite being English, I do not drink tea.

  • I did not run in a competitive running race until I was 31.

Track or Trails?:

Track

Morning or Afternoon?:

Morning

Solo or With Friends?:

With Friends

Summer or Winter?:

Summer


Bolded PRs are PRs run while training with DWRunning.