Race Highlight

Before Training with Coach Allison

Half marathons had been my furthest distance in racing before training with Coach Allison. My half marathon times were just slightly under three hours. Once I had decided to run a full marathon is when I began my training with Coach Allison. Just prior to my decision to run a full marathon my running times were slow and I felt the need to take many walking breaks. I was not as informed as I should have been about nutrition while running either. When I decided my heart was set on running a marathon, I knew I wanted to train with a very good coach and a supportive group of runners. One of my greatest fears about selecting a training program was that in order for me to cross the finish line, I was going to have to basically give up my whole life, except for work. I knew it was going to be a huge commitment, but I didn’t want to be part of a program, which was going to demand a huge portion of my life.

Coach David’s program makes marathon running accessible and realistic for the regular person, who has work, a family, home, and social life. You can very successfully cross the finish line, feeling really great about what you have accomplished and STILL have a life during the training program.

Besides being extremely knowledgeable about the world of running and training overall, Coach David is a very, very caring individual who truly puts his heart and soul into helping everyone achieve their goals. Coach David and the people in his training group have become my friends and I know I can count on them for endless support.

Over the course of several years with Coach David I have not only witnessed my body become a much better runner, but certainly my mind. I now honestly believe in myself that I am and will continue to be, a successful runner.

Before Training with Coach Allison

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