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Pete Johnson

Pete Johnson

Norfolk, United Kingdom

Long-time Essex and Norfolk club runner who raced for over 30 years, broke three hours early in his career and later ran 2:32, maintaining sub-3 form for many seasons. He shares his reflections on his Facebook page, Running Around with Pete Johnson.

Pete Johnson finishing the 1997 Flora London Marathon in 2:32:49, raising his arms as he crosses the line behind two other runners.

Sub-3 lessons from a lifetime in club running

With a 2:32 best and many years of sub-3 running, Pete Johnson built his success on mileage, club sessions and race-hardened experience — lessons that still matter for today’s marathoners.