Just 1 second faster

The marathon or half marathon may be a long way and but your personal best can sometimes sound so much better if it 1 second faster. Spare a thought for Dathan Ritzenhein - his PB's are 2:10:00 for the marathon/ and 60:00 for the half marathon. (Imagine if they where 2:09:59 and 59:59)

**Notice The formula of double your half marathon time and add 10 mins equates to your full marathon time!

Awesome drug for running marathons

A Miracle Drug Keeps This 70-Year-Old Cancer Patient Running Marathons

Don Wright was diagnosed with myeloma—cancer in his blood cells and bone marrow—two weeks after running his first marathon. His doctor gave him a five-year survival estimate. Eight years later he has run 60 26.2-mile races in 41 states and takes just one pill per day to keep his cancer at bay.

http://gizmodo.com/5867859/a-miracle-drug-keeps-this-70+year+old-cancer-patient-running-marathons

Your our marathon training schedule hero of the week Don!

Power to Kathrine and women marathon Runners

Its amazing that Boston marathon is linked with such a controversial moment...http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20111127/SPORTS/311270028/Marathon-pioneer-has-runners-loving-lifestyle?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports

 

So ladies, grab a, Marathon training schedule and get out there and follow in Kathrine's footsteps

Running in through the wildlife

That has to keep you on your toes knowing that the African wildlife is watching you race..

This is a great video http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Marathon-Attracts-Sports-Tourists-to-Kenyas-Masai-Mara-134466583.html

On our Marathon training tips we review why Kenyan runners are having so much success at the moment

Fluidity in running movements

It is good to have fluidity in your running movements. However,
running styles must not be a source of worry. Some runners become anxious
about their running form or running style. While it is great to have an
ideal running style, not everyone needs that to become a winner or a race
finisher. You must remember that your success does not solely depend on
your running style. On the other hand, if you have chosen to change a bit
of your style to prevent injury, then, do it once at a time. Aside from
that, appreciate what you have. Don’t be too quick to apply drastic
changes in your style. You will learn to adjust to suit your goals and
ideals in running as you continue.

Happy running to those involved in Marathon training schedules at the moment

Haile Gebrselassie to run Tokyo Marathon in search for spot on Ethiopian Olympic team

But you know what that means for Marathon Guru running coach Lee Troop, its Troop vs Gebrselassie!  Read on..

To be coached by Lee join via his marathon training schedule website.

Will you?

Thought for the Day: Successful people (and runners) replace the words "wish", "should" and "try" with "I WILL"

Scott Petersen Marathon Training Scientist