B Monk - the Journey to 26.2

RE: Marathon Wrap-up

kevin leathers — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:35:11 GMT

Brandon

Great race report! Congrats on your first marathon and an excellent time for a rookie... in the heat.

RE: Marathon Wrap-up

DCtoPgh — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:42:27 GMT

Congratulations! That's a great time for a first marathon, especially considering the challenging temps last weekend!

RE: T - minus 12 and counting

kevin leathers — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:14:20 GMT

Yes... it is the building excitement and yes, we are all a bit nuts!!!

RE: What is in a Hameeeeeee? (15 days to go :o)

kevin leathers — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:08:14 GMT

Brandon

...and do not forget the coach who said "this is a marathon...not a sprint"! Well this is actually a marathon. Patience. Take it easy on that hammie. Make sure you are hydrated. Stay loose and stretch everyday. Hold back this week. "Feeling great" during the Taper is exactly what you want. Save it up for the marathon. When you get to the point that you want to jump out of your skin... you will be ready for race day!

YGB

Coach Kevin

RE: A novice's Top 10

Christine K. Donovan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:53:47 GMT

Hi Brandon,

Your Novices Top 10 for Runners was entertaining to read. I especially like #'s 4 & 5.

The miles do seem to go a lot faster when you mix up the terrain, scenery, and time of day.

Also, having family & friends support you along the road with your Marathon training is defintely a plus!

I am looking forward to cheering you, & others on Team McGraw from the sidelines in Oct. in Chicago.

Keep up the good work!

Christine Donovan

RE: A novice's Top 10

kevin leathers — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:34:39 GMT

Love the water/ Glenn Close analogy. Classic.

And yes, i too have high-fived the trees. Keep it up!

Ya Gotta Believe

Coach Kevin

Team McGraw

RE: An increase to the friend running pool

DCtoPgh — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:00:52 GMT

Heck, with a breakfast spread like that I'd be likely to come from Pittsburgh to help you run! Great job on 18 miles and keeping a positive attitude- sometimes running is more mental than physical, and that will really come in handy on the big day.

RE: Tactics on Roping your friends in to the run

DCtoPgh — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:01:34 GMT

I found your blog on Active and I really enjoy reading it! Thank you so much for sharing your story. It sounds like you have so many wonderful people around you and it's wonderful to see someone giving back. Congratulations on your run this morning- good luck as you continue your training!