 Biography/Profile
Bob Dolphin DOB - 4th October 1929 1st marathon – On 2nd September 1981 at the Heart of America, Columbia, Missouri 100th Marathon - On 2nd September 1991 at the Heart of America, Columbia, Missouri PR Marathon – Emerald City Marathon in Seattle, Washington 1988 - 3:00:12 Bob Dolphin of Yakima and Renton, Washington, in the United States of America has been running marathons since 1981. On September 2, 1991, at the age of 61 he ran his 100th marathon, ten years to the day after running his first marathon on the same course. This was the Heart of America Marathon at Columbia, Missouri. The 1997 London Marathon was his 200th. While in London he met Brian Doherty who inducted him into the 100 Marathon Club UK as the first American to be added to the club's membership rolls. With Peter Graham's encouragement, Bob formed the 100 Marathon Club North America at the inaugural YAKIMA RIVER CANYON MARATHON on March 31, 2001. He and his wife Lenore are co-directors of this marathon and of the 100 Marathon Club NA. Bob ran his 300th marathon (including 46 ultras) at the Royal Victoria Marathon on Vancouver Island of British Columbia in Canada on October 13, 2002. By September 13, 2003, his marathon/ultra count reached 320. Bob was born on October 4, 1929, and is in his mid seventies. He runs 20-22 marathons each year and an equal number of shorter races and relay legs. His training is frequent 1-2 hour hikes and an occasional five-mile run. His marathon personal record is 3:00:12 at age 58. His best marathon time in 2003 is 3:59:01. He is a member of Marathon Achievers, 50 States & DC Marathon Group, 50 States Marathon Club, three 100 Marathon clubs (UK, Germany, NA) and nine running clubs. |