“It’s pretty cool being able to win for the hometown,” said Gloyeske, 26, who ran cross country all four years and track his junior and senior years at Badin High School.
More people than ever participated Sunday in 17th annual running of the marathon. This year’s tally was 37,770, eclipsing the previous 2014 record of 36,131. Race participants represented all 50 states and 22 countries overall, officials said.
This was the fourth time Gloyeske, who also ran track at Northern Kentucky University, ran the Flying Pig. He previously finished fifth twice and fourth last year. This year’s race, however, marked the first time he competed with his twin brother, Bradley.
“It was really cool (running with him). I can’t even remember the last time I was at the start line with him,” Bradley said. “It was just cool to have both of us running a race together at the same time again. It was definitely the hardest race I’ve ever done.”
Making time to train as he pursues a master’s degree in acupuncture also took dedication by Gloyeske.
“The training is tiresome at times, but I’ve figured out what’s worked for me,” he said. “Typically, I run 100 miles a week off of seven single runs, with some down weeks to recover. I also do a couple days a week of core strengthening.”
Add class and clinics, and Gloyeske typically competes in two marathons a year along with a few shorter-distance races.
“A lot of runners need to realize that recovery is training as well,” Gloyeske said. “That’s been a big part of continuing to get faster. Getting care, recovering, eating right, and listening to your body.”
Gloyeske plans to return to the Flying Pig next year. As for defending his title in 2016: “I’ll just give it my best shot when the gun goes off. However, there’s always a sense of accomplishment regardless of place or time.”
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