HOUSTON, Texas. February 6
Conditions were perfect for Sean Wade’s attempts to pick off three American Records in a single 10 Mile Race. Wade was inducted into the Master’s Hall of Fame in 2019, and still holds the Men’s 50-54 American Record for the 5 Km at 15:02! He sped to that record in April 2016. A couple of months ago, with his 55th birthday, Feb. 3, 2021, on the horizon, Wade took stock of his fitness. Injured in the summer of 2020, he had started to recover by the fall and his fitness had improved to the point where he thought a record attempt at the 12K or 15K would be within his range. He was not sure about the Ten Mile, which was definitely at the long end of his range. Known for his track work at the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, Wade was no stranger to the longer races.
Read more about Sean’s journey and how he achieved this feat at USATF News
