Running John

Hi, my name is John Burton. I'm an old school ultra runner, who was once sorta fast, but is now sorta old. But I still enjoy spending time in the mountains -- whether hiking, biking, or running (when my often-injured body still allows). It's all good!

Sunday, March 23, 2014

DNF at 2014 Oakland Marathon

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Note: Hand goes over your HEART Last year I had an amazing run at the 2013 Oakland Marathon where I shattered my marathon PR and finishe...
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Sunday, March 9, 2014

2014 Way too Cool 50K

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25th annual Way too Cool 50K Contemplating dropping out -- on the car ride up the race! " I don't even know why why I signed ...
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Monday, February 10, 2014

A Farewell to Beer...

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Beer. Yum! After a long holiday season of "carbo loading" on pizza and beer, I decided it was time to clean up my diet and get...
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

2014 Racing Plans: Further and Farther

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Where will 2014 take me? 2013 was an amazing year for me. I set new personal records at the 5K, half marathon, marathon, 50 mile, and 10...
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Sunday, December 15, 2013

2013 Summit Rock 1/2 Marathon

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Sanborn County Park in Saratoga, CA Shhh, I'm going to tell you a secret. But let's just keep it between you and me. While I...
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Monday, December 9, 2013

My Quads Survived the Quad Dipsea

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The race starts up these stairs! The 28 mile Quad Dipsea trail race has a little something for everyone -- whether you prefer stairs,...
Sunday, December 1, 2013

Where Eagles Don't Soar: The Beer 2 Mile!!!

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  Captain Beermerica Some sports enthusiasts call it the ultimate test of athletic ability. It requires speed, stamina, mental fortitu...
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Big Johnny Burton
I'm an avid ultra runner, cyclist, mountain biker, and beer and cat lover. Originally from Michigan, now living California.
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