January 31, 2013
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Caveat: As Coach Rick writes, I am not a running coach! Please take this, and all, advice with a grain of salt. Just listen to Rick and he’ll get you across that line. Now is the time in your training … Continue reading
January 30, 2013
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It’s always difficult to ask for money. When we know that our friends and family have already given to disaster fundraising, it can make it even harder. Here’s the trick: people give to hurricane relief or to help those in … Continue reading
January 25, 2013
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Hello Everyone, The current arctic temperatures certainly add a level of challenge to our current training. Extreme wind chill can be very dangerous, particularly near the end of your run when your resources are depleted. Be sure that you dress … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
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For this week’s training segment, I’d thought I’d better pass along Coach Rock’s advice from his blog – link below. Namely, when you tell people you are running a marathon, everyone starts offering advice. Including me! Once a week, I … Continue reading
January 23, 2013
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When it comes to fundraising for athletic events, Team-in-Training has it down to a science!This Team fundraising program is the largest source of fundraising for the organizations and raises millions for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. And their materials are … Continue reading
January 18, 2013
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Hello Everyone, Now that we’ve had several runs in double digits you may feel you’re never fully rested. The cumulative fatigue you’re feeling will likely be your constant companion until we begin the tapering phase of training just 3 weeks … Continue reading
January 17, 2013
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Don’t forget that part of proper training is in the fuel – what you are putting into your body, before after and during the runs… On this topic, I defer to Runners World for their sage wisdom, especially number 3 … Continue reading
January 16, 2013
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The best fundraising event? … is something you are already doing! Do you watch the Superbowl? Great! Set up a superbowl pool/square, where half of the money goes to your fundraising and the other half to the winner (thanks, … Continue reading
January 11, 2013
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Hello Everyone, Now is the stage in training where you should conduct an honest assessment of your performance in training and fundraising. Compare your weekly mileage to the Marathon Coalition schedule to determine if adjustments are necessary. While this schedule … Continue reading
January 10, 2013
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Team, Whenever someone asks me about fundraising, I inevitably ask, “Have you tapped your network, yet?… I mean really gone through everyone? Like, everyone?!” Here is a fact from the fundraising journal, based on people fundraising for the Boston Marathon … Continue reading