John Bednarski

John Bednarski at NCAA XC Championships.  (#591)

(John #591) behind Steve Prefontaine at the NCAA XC Championships in 1969

Name:  John Bednarski

Hometown: Devonport, England

Date of Birth: 4/18/1949

Education: BBA UTEP

Current Occupation: "The General" at Heart & Sole Sports

Personal Best & Date

Mile - 4:06.5   (1969)

3000m - 8:07   (1969)

2 mile - 8:48   (1970)

3 mile - 13:30   (1970)

5000m - 14:00.20   (1969)

10000m - 28:51.6   (1969)

1/2 Marathon - 1:04:47 (1991)

Marathon - 2:22:24 (1991)

Shoe of choice: I have no shoe of choice, I can run in anything!  Keep away from minimal. 

Food of choice: Curry, cabbage rolls, donuts

Post race refreshment:  Water

Proudest Running Moment:  

1) When I won the World Junior Cross Country Championships for England and lead our team to win the team title in 1968.  

2) Leading the UTEP cross country team to a National Title in 1969

3) Being All-American and finishing 4th in 1969 and 5th in 1970 in Cross Country 

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