January 2012
25 posts
“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
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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
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Going Big Time →
Jan 1st
Jan 1st
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Going Big Time →
Jan 1st
December 2011
20 posts
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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
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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
The Happiest of Holidays →
Dec 25th
1 tag
Running Has Taught Me...
To enjoy the Holiday runs.  They are always more special and memorable.
Dec 25th
Speaking of Runny Noses (RunnyKnows) →
Article on why our nose runs while we run!
Dec 24th
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
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It's Getting Real →
Dec 9th
It's Getting Real
I’ve been back running and so far, everything is feeling good.  I’ll always have my hiccups and bumps in the road, but that’s the case with anything worth achieving.    My latest and greatest endeavor has been my online coaching.  I’m proud to announce that my website is now up and running!  Visit trainwithmarc.com and make sure you tell all of your running friends!
Dec 9th
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Dec 7th
When the Going Gets Tough... →
Dec 7th
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“just because it HASN’T been done doesn’t mean it CAN’T be...”
Dec 6th
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“But I also knew that just wanting something was never going to be enough to make...”
– Michael Oher, I Beat the Odds, The Blind Side
Dec 5th
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Back At It - For Now →
Dec 1st
November 2011
15 posts
1 tag
Going on a run, so I can clear my…nose.
Nov 25th
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Giving Thanks →
Nov 25th
Giving Thanks
Make sure you give thanks today - for your health and the ability to run, train, and make a difference!
Nov 24th
11 notes
1 tag
Running Has Taught Me...
Being patient isn’t always glamorous, but if done correctly, will pay off in the long run.
Nov 15th