If your goal is to run a personal best or qualify for the Boston Marathon then you should be planning your training for late summer to fall 2018 races now!  I hear a lot of runners say this is the year they get to Boston, or set a PR, or get rid of excess fat, or eat right.  Well the time is here!  It’s free to talk to me and get advice.  It’s cheap to start training with me!  Give yourself a chance!

Get strong for injury free efficient running!

Not only am I a running coach but I am a certified personal trainer. I can include a strength training program for your pre-training and race training phases.

Working on strength for running, weight loss, and mental training before and in the early phases of race training will give you your best chance of running your best race ever.  Plus you will be doing yourself a favor by getting into the best shape possible for the summer!  I can work hands on with you for both strength and running.

Here are popular races followed by my suggested training start dates for half and full marathons. The actual date that you should start depends on your running fitness level and experience.  10 Mile races should follow the half marathon start dates.

Contact me to discuss my personal advice for your training or to schedule a meeting to help you make a decision and get the ball rolling!

September 8-9

Bird In Hand (Half)

VIA (Half and Full)

Erie (Full)

September 16

Rock and Roll Philly (Half)

September 30

Wineglass (Half and Full)

October 6-7

Steamtown (Full)

Chicago (Full)

November 4

New York City (Full)

November 10-11

Richmond (Half and Full)

Bucks County (Half and Full)

November 17-18

Philly (Half and Full)

December 8

Rehoboth (Half and Full)

Suggested training start dates (running). Base and strength training can begin anytime prior. You should be already doing steady mileage before these dates. I can help you with that as well.

Race Date                   Begin Full                                 Begin Half

September 8-9              May 6                                        June 18

September 15-16          May 13                                      June 25

September 29-30          May 28                                      July 8

October 6-7                June 3                                       July 15

November 3-4               July 2                                        August 12

November 10-11            July 9                                        August 19

November 17-18            July 16                                      August 26

December 8-9                August 5                                    September 16