Johnny Crain

13th place at a warm and humid yesterday.

My race was on the lower end of expectations. But it has been extremely satisfying to see how much progress has been made in the first 6 weeks of this buildup alone.

What really made the weekend special though was spending time with old friends and meeting new ones on the circuit.

I'm full of confidence and excitement to see what the next 6 weeks of training brings.

I feel so fortunate I get to experience these race mornings again. Can't wait for the Twin Cities 10 mile next month!

Had an absolute blast speaking with about upcoming marathon in Eugene this weekend.

Olivia gives some hot takes about Strava, chats about what it's like getting COVID 2 weeks before your goal race, and how we make sure running fits into her life

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I cried tears of joy across the finish line as my running career came full circle.

In Chicago 3.5 years ago I was in tears as well, but of disappointment with an injury that would eventually end my professional running career.

Today felt like a return at an almost identical finish line at the in 22:57 for 3rd place battling for the win with less than 100 meters left.

The road back has been far longer and darker than I could have ever imagined. So I cannot overstate what today means to me - it was one of those special days that I will always remember surrounded by friends and family.

It feels good to be back.

A year ago today I had my last run as a professional athlete...

I left without knowing what or where I was going to be next. I let go and let life take me.

A visit to turned me into a Lanstronaut (IYKYK), a few job applications turned into a great position, and a lack of focus on running turned into the next part of my competitive career.

While the memories of training with this group of forever friends I remember fondly. Taking a risk into the unknown and uncomfortable led to growth for my career, as a runner, and as a partner.