October 4, 2023
Our guest speaker, John Volkman. John is a veteran runner who has completed an impressive 182 marathons, including 21 Boston Marathons, in all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. He has also run 82 half marathons in his running career that spans over four decades. John will share with us some valuable tips on how to avoid injury and burnout, and how to cope with aging and slower times.
John is not only a runner, but also a teacher and a librarian. He has dedicated 36 years of his life to educating young minds. He has also coached cross country at Hoover High School for 5 years and mentored many marathon runners from 1998 to 2021. He was also the director of the Original Fresno Turkey Trot for several years. John is a true inspiration for anyone who loves running and learning.
