(10-2-06) Mike Heidt of Shoreline, WA had never run a marathon before in his life and ran his first half marathon just a month ago. Heidt ran track for Washington State and decided that he would run a marathon figuring he could do well with his collegiate experience behind him.
At the age of 23, Heidt captured the 2006 Portland Marathon title covering the 26.2-mile distance in 2:21:54, which is the best finishing time since 2002.
Danita Erickson of Tacoma, WA nabbed the women's overall title with a time of 2:53:18 taking the lead early and flying solo to the finish in the Park Blocks of Downtown Portland.
Additionally, a new wheelchair division record was set by Jerry Martin of Liberty Lake, WA. Martin covered the distance in 1:44:48.
Complete results and division winners can be found at www.portlandmarathon.org.
