Venters and Troutner win USATF 10K with record runs
Vinny Mauri does most of his training on Planet Fitness treadmills that top out slower than his marathon pace, and he races Chicago next week. Plus two championship records in the Twin Cities.
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Races and results
Venters solos to 31:09 USATF 10K title, Troutner runs 27:40
Emily Venters ran alone to win the USATF 10K championship in the Twin Cities in 31:09, with Aidan Troutner taking the men's title in 27:40. David Monti says both set championship records and posted the full women's results. Stephanie Bruce called it a message run from a tough competitor.
Emily Venters sent a message this morning winning the US 10k champs.
Mauri trains on gym treadmills that cap slower than his marathon pace
Jonathan Gault reports that Vinny Mauri, who ran 2:05 in his marathon debut in Toledo, does most of his training on Planet Fitness treadmills and races Chicago next week. Gault lists one day of 36 miles at 4:56 pace. Steve Magness says the belt tops out at 12.4 mph, just slower than Mauri's marathon pace.
If this guy breaks the American Record, I'll gladly sponsor him by giving him a treadmill that at least goes his marathon pace