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Marathon Training w/ Limited Time & a Busy Schedule

12/4/2024

 

How I CRUSHED My Marathon

I'm turning 40 in two weeks and I recently CRUSHED my first marathon in 13 years.

I had BIG goals and my expectations were high and I felt like it was now or never. 

It's also important to note that we have two young kids, travel a lot and our weekly work schedule is never the same.

Here's are my 5 takeaways from finishing the Philadelphia Marathon and going sub 3 hours for the first time (6:45/mi).
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My biggest supporters greeted me at the finish

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Top 3 Marathon Mistakes to Avoid

9/5/2024

 

3 Marathon Mistakes

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RTA Coached athlete, Fung Lam, on his way to a 2:47 and new PR at the Berlin Marathon.
Running a marathon is EPIC!

Anyone can do it, but there are a lot of common mistakes that can easily be avoided in order to keep you healthy, maximize results and complete the race in a time you will be proud of.

Here are the top 3 marathon mistakes we often see.

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FREE Live Marathon / Half Marathon Webinar

8/14/2024

 

“Marathon (Half) Mistakes to Avoid”

Fill out form below and we'll send you the recording :)

Learn how to prepare for and run a successful marathon (or half marathon). 

Running a marathon or half marathon is EPIC, but so many times runners make stupid mistakes that could have easily been avoided. 

When: LIVE - Tuesday, 9/10/24 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom

Who: YOU!
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Why: Don't be silly


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Using the Treadmill as a Tool

2/12/2021

 
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When it’s ❄️COLD & SNOWY❄️ outside, turn up the 🔥HEAT🔥 inside on the treadmill.

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Webinar: Running (pt 2) - Form & Mechanics for Speed & Injury Prevention

7/20/2020

 
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Run Webinar – Part 2
Please join us LIVE for coffee (virtually) on Tuesday, 7/28 @ 8:30am for Part 2 of our 2 part Running webinar series as we discuss how to “Run Mechanics for Speed & Injury Prevention.” This is perfect for total beginners and experienced runners alike.
Free webinar

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Webinar: Running (Pt 1) - Train Smart & Avoid Injury

6/16/2020

 
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Run Webinar – Part 1
Please join us LIVE for coffee (virtually) on Tuesday, 6/30 @ 8:30am for Part 1 of our 2 part Running webinar series as we discuss how to “Train Smart & Avoid Injury.” This is perfect for total beginners and experienced runners alike.
Free webinar

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Virtual 5k - Community Support

3/31/2020

 
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Virtual 5k
Get in shape (or stay in shape) by joining the Community Support Virtual 5k. Heck, why not get the entire family involved?!?

Included with your registration is a “couch to 5K” 12 week training program. The program will guide you and keep you accountable.

Don’t need the training program? No problem. Think of your registration for the Virtual 5k as your pledge to support your community against COVID-19 / Corona Virus.

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Three Fixes for Faster Running

10/2/2017

 
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3 Run Form Corrections
You spend a lot of time working on your swim and bike technique, but how often do you think about your run form?

Here are three of the most common errors triathletes make on the run and how to fix them to prevent injuries and run faster and more efficiently.

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Increase Run Economy & Stay Injury Free

6/3/2014

 
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Learning and practicing proper run form and developing run economy will serve all endurance athletes well. Beginner to professional – this is one of the best ways to run stronger and longer while reducing the risk of injury.

Most athletes new to the endurance arena, namely runners and triathletes, overlook or discount the importance of learning the fundamentals of running. I suspect this may be the case for several reasons, but quite simply, humans are land animals.

When we want to run, we run. Unlike swimming, where proper form has a major impact on forward movement and successfully swimming, you can easily fudge running for at least a mile or two

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