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Benji Durden - A step ahead of the rest with Benji Durden
P.J. Wasilchak
During the inaugural race of The Cooper River Bridge Run, Benji Durden held such a commanding lead that he was a few steps ahead of the pace bike. Since then, he has never looked back.
A former University of Georgia miler, Durden would make a name for himself as a marathoner. After graduating from Georgia with a degree in bio psychology, he qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics in the marathon (which later would be boycotted by the United States.) He also competed in the 1983 World Championships and won the 1982 Houston Marathon.
However, despite his impressive career, he still remembers one distinct feature of the Bridge Run … now in its 35th year. “The hills, it is the most memorable part of that race.” Although the incline on the bridge presented a challenge, Durden ran a time of 30:22 which would forever make his name a staple in Bridge Run history.
Durden still remains a step ahead, now living in Colorado he manages a timing company and still has time to compete in the marathon. “My goal is to run a marathon in every state; I am at 33 right now.” He still finds time to log over 40 miles a week, and also may have plans to run a few more in Charleston. “I’m pretty busy with my timing company; however I would like to make it back to run The Bridge again.”
So whether he is ahead of his work schedule, running the marathon, or still enjoying the sport of running … Benji Durden still remains one step ahead.
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