Message posted by: Ronald F. I’ve upped my running miles big time this month, mostly easy to moderate pushing speed occationally to keep from becoming a one slow speed slug. Never wearing myself down to where I lose my form. Just building a big base before I start hammering out speed workouts late next month. …

Message posted by: Richard P. Simon’s Blog has a great video from Nov 12 of his running group in Victoria. Watch their form, it is amazing. These guys are all SUB 14 minute 5k runners http://simonwhitfield.blogspot.com/ To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com

Message posted by: Clyde W. For all of you wondering how to get motivated now, how about a marathon (or half marathon, or relay) in the Bahamas on Feb 14th? It’s Valentine’s Day too, so turn it into a romantic weekend! Just do the ‘romance’ part before you get the chafing! I’ll be there with …

Message posted by: Maureen S. is this Sunday. Finally came to a peaceful place last night after a few days with no sleep and racing thoughts about the race (no pun intended). STill nervous, excited. Any tips, powerful words of encouragement or nonsense to make me smile as I get closer to the Start? Thanks …

Message posted by: don d. I’m committed to improving my running speed over the next 6 months. I put in a lot of miles but I can’t seem to make any improvements on speed. Does anyone have any good recommendations for speed workouts? My plan was once a week to hit the track but would …

Message posted by: Steven R. What are your thoughts on this article in the current Triathlon magazine. I liked the short transition training runs after a long rides. Also, the nuitrition part that most athletes take in too many calories on the bike was pretty interesting. Seems to be a couple of different camps on …

Message posted by: Mary C. I am so excited that my 20 year old daughter has taken running more seriously. She is a dance major at SMU in Dallas. She has kept her stamina for dance by jogging 2 mi a day however her hall director has encouraged her towards more miles. She now has …

Message posted by: Jim R. Meb Keflezighi became the first U.S. man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982. 2:09:15 Wow! To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com

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Message posted by: jason w. Running in this weekend’s NYC Marathon? Then check out our Race Day Prep Q&A’s with Professional Triathlete, Desiree Ficker (http://mindbodygreen.com/0-168/Race-Day-Prep-from-a-Pro-Q-A-with-Professional-Triathlete-and-Marathoner-Desiree-Ficker.html) and with Pro Running Coach and Olympian, Jeff Galloway (http://mindbodygreen.com/0-169/Race-Day-Prep-from-a-Coach-Q-A-with-Professional-Running-Coach-and-Olympian-Jeff-Galloway.html) watch the king’s speech ful film To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com