[john finn] [professional] [travel blog] [interests] [photography]

Running - I run about 70 - 100+ miles per week, and I am currently training for various marathons and ultra-marathons throughout California. Below, are the 2013 races I am currently registered for, but I will most likely sign-up for more races in the summer and fall. Some say my schedule is crazy. I say it keeps me sane. Running is my passion, and if I am not running, I would always rather be running.

2013 Running Schedule
RaceDateCityTimePlace
Pacifica Foothills 50K1/19/13Pacifica, CA5:13:383rd of 27
Steep Ravine 50K1/27/13Stinson Beach, CA5:12:532nd of 40
Golden Gate 50K2/10/13Rodeo Beach, CA5:08:206th of 57
San Bruno 50 Mile2/24/13Daly City, CA9:01:102nd of 25
LA Marathon3/17/13Los Angeles, CA2:54:1083 of 23,010
Oakland Marathon3/24/13Oakland, CA3:18:0744 of 852
American River 50 Mile4/6/13Sacramento, CA7:20:4219 of 835
Big Sur Marathon4/28/13Big Sur, CA2:55:4124 of 6,064
Gold Rush 100K5/11/13Sacramento, CA10:25:507th of 81
Horseshoe Lake 50K5/19/13Palo Alto, CA--
Headlands 100 Mile9/14/13Rodeo Beach, CA--
Chicago Marathon10/13/13Chicago, IL--
SF North Face 50 Mile12/7/13San Francisco, CA--
Personal Bests
DistanceTimeRace
Half Marathon1:29:582012 US Half Marathon - San Francisco, CA
Marathon2:52:482012 California International Marathon - Sacramento, CA
50K4:23:432012 Lake Chabot 50K - San Leandro, CA
50 Mile7:20:422013 American River 50 - Sacramento, CA
100K10:25:502013 Goldrush 100K - Sacramento, CA

Beer - I try to offset some the calories I burn running with craft beers. I love the craft beer scene in the US, and I am always up for a good IPA or stout. Some of my favorite breweries are: Dogfish Head (Delaware), Bell's (Michigan), Stone (California), Three Floyd's (Indiana) and Anderson Valley (California).

Photography - I take my camera everywhere, check out some of my recent favorites on the [photos] page. Right now, I am shooting with a Nikon D3100 and hoping to invest in a 10mm lens soon. I am also in the process of organizing nearly 20,000 pictures I have taken over the last 10 years or so. Stay tuned, more to come.

Hiking - I try to hit the trails twice a month. Nothing beats an afternoon in the woods and a gorgeous view at the summit. Hoping to hike Yosemite's Half Dome this Fall.

Sailing - I would love to learn to sail while living on the coast. There are too many beautiful days here to not spend some of them on the water.

johnbfinniv[at]gmail[dot]com

©Copyright 2013. John B Finn IV.