February 2012
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Q & A with TrainWithMarc Runners, part 1
This weekend, I was asked a few questions about a variety of training topics.  I thought this would be the best place to talk about them!  Here we go!  Thanks R! Here are the first of a few that I’ve gotten.  Thanks everyone. What should I eat after a long run? It’s been said that even candy can be effective at helping aid you in recovery.  However, under normal circumstances, you...
Feb 10th
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
– Samuel Beckett
Feb 9th
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“Physiological adaptations can only occur with proper recovery.”
– Roger Robinson, Running Times, Feb/Mar 2012
Feb 8th
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“I’ve realized that living a productive, fulfilling life doesn’t mean...”
– Jenny (Barringer) Simpson Running Times, Feb/Mar 2012
Feb 7th
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Running With...Coyotes
Olympian Meb Keflezighi runs into wild coyotes on a run   http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=trackandfield&id=7533182
Feb 6th
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TV Alert!
Before you hunker down for the Super Bowl, check out the New Balance Indoor Games on ESPN2 from 2-4 PM. Watch out for Centro, Rupp, Farah, Uceny and Simpson!
Feb 5th
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5 miles of threshold on Saturday, long run on Sunday done…now on to #track on tv and #superbowl after. What was your weekend workout like?
Feb 5th
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I wrote about...
hills, hill running, and the benefits of doing hills in workouts and in runs.  Be sure to read about it! http://alturl.com/77mzn
Feb 4th
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January 2012
28 posts
WatchWatch
Villanova runner Sam McEntee breaks the magical 4 minute barrier at the PSU Invite. 1/28/12
Jan 30th
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TV Alert!
7-9 pm on ESPN 2 you can catch the US Open.  Check out Bernard Lagat, Asafa Powell, LoLo Jones, and Anna Pierce as they race in Madison Square Gardens!
Jan 29th
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“When you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.”
– Deena Kastor via @runtowin
Jan 28th
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“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is...”
– Thomas Edison (via happyhealthyheidi)
Jan 27th
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TrainWithMarc...
just got another face lift.  Check it out (trainwithmarc.com) and let me know what you think about my online coaching service! What can be added to make it better?
Jan 26th
Today is the birthday of Steve Prefontaine (1951 - 1975) an American middle and long-distance runner who helped inspire the “running boom”.
Jan 25th
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Running Has Taught Me...
Fix the source and the problem will alleviate itself.
Jan 25th
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Running Has Taught Me...
“Everything is done by design.”
Jan 23rd
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Winter Un-Wonderland
Almost more miles than the temperature outside. 12 miles, icy as anything. Done and done.
Jan 22nd
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Jan 19th
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Jan 18th
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“The ultimate measure of a person is not where he stands in moments of comfort...”
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (via moveyourbooty)
Jan 17th
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30 mile MLK weekend, done.
14.5 - 6 mile warm up, 2 x 2 mile (@ <6 min pace) w/ 800 jog, 4 mile cool down. 9 mile run - 6:57 pace 6 mile run - easy run 
Jan 17th
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“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you...”
– ― Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 16th
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“Running is just you, the work you put in, and the clock. You can’t cheat...”
– Desiree Davila  (via moveyourbooty)
Jan 16th
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TV alert 3-5 PM today!!
US Olympic Marathon Trials! The top 3 men and top 3 women qualify to run in the 2012 London Olympics!
Jan 14th
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“We must be our own before we can be another’s.”
–  - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jan 12th
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“Give yourself permission to shoot for something that seems totally beyond your...”
– Danica Patrick (via moveyourbooty)
Jan 9th
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WatchWatch
Ryan Hall and Ryan Reynolds on training for a marathon!
Jan 8th
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Saturday Workout
2.5 mile warm up 6 x 4 minutes at threshold - (6 min pace) 90 seconds recovery (7 min pace) 1.5 mile cool down 9 miles on the day 59:29 - 6:38 average.
Jan 7th
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Run Team Kina
Check out my new favorite singer/runner Kina Grannis! Her new goal is to run a half marathon and she wants to bring all of you for the ride! I’m helping all of her fans get in shape too! Here’s her website: www.runteamkina.com and if you’re looking for me specifically, go to the ‘coaching’ tab!
Jan 7th
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“If you’re not moving, you’re not losing!”
–  Dolvette
Jan 6th
MeasuringLife: Getting Healthy & Fit: 20 New... →
measuringlife: From Thought Catalog (obviously) and I couldn’t agree more. Before you status update, Tweet, Tumble or Instagram, pause and say to yourself, “is it entirely necessary that I share this morsel of thought with my entire social network?”and if the answer is not, “yes, I absolutely must,” then…
Jan 5th
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Marathon Trials Lead Up →
Great article about first time marathoner, Amanda Marino!  From Villanova All-American to Trials Qualifier! Good luck Amanda!
Jan 4th
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Jan 3rd
Going Big Time →
Jan 1st
Jan 1st
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Going Big Time →
Jan 1st
December 2011
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Year in Numbers
1,645 # of miles run in 2011 220 # of days run in 2011 3 # of months I didn’t run because of injury 7.4 # of miles run when I did run
Dec 31st
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Going Big Time
Hi all, Hope the holidays are treating you kindly.  I know that everyone has New Year’s Resolutions coming out, so I think it’s apropos to share my endeavors with you! I’ve started a coaching business where I help runners of all abilities get stronger, faster and smarter about the sport of distance running. If you have any aspirations of learning more about the sport, getting...
Dec 31st
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Dec 30th
New Plan →
Dec 29th
“The woods are lovely dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go...”
– Robert Frost (via @sun_shinegurl @ lifeofacollegeathlete.tumblr.com)
Dec 29th
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I had a dream that my adopted brother was being recruited to run track at Harvard and the coach reminded me of an ex’s mother. #explainthatone
Dec 28th
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Post-Holiday Fix
Get your running fix through TWM.  Personalized training plans for all your running endeavors!  Visit www.trainwithmarc.com for information on how to get your training started.
Dec 26th
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The Happiest of Holidays →
Dec 25th
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Running Has Taught Me...
To enjoy the Holiday runs.  They are always more special and memorable.
Dec 25th
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Speaking of Runny Noses (RunnyKnows) →
Article on why our nose runs while we run!
Dec 24th
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Is a GPS watch worth it? →
Not so accurate watches. A good read!
Dec 20th
Best Garmin watch out there? 405, 610…?
Dec 16th
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WatchWatch
If you don’t know the Footlocker Cross Country HS Champs, you don’t know running.  
Dec 13th
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Need some accountability for your running? Hire a coach to help motivate you through the tough winter months. Check out trainwithmarc.com for registration information.
Dec 11th