Run S.M.A.R.T. Athlete Update
In Springvale, ME, Terry Ballou chalked up another victory in the 4th Annual Run for the Gym. Terry has been working with us for roughly 10 weeks and has not been shy about showing her progress. She won the 5k race in 18:34, a 20 second PR, besting the 2nd place finisher by 23 seconds. More importantly it was a 27 second improvement from her time last year on the same course. Improving on your past year’s performance is always refreshing for you and your coach. You can view Terry’s results here, on Cool Running.
Up in da Bronx this weekend, Beth Guastella made her half marathon comeback braving the tropic-like heat and humidity in the NYRR Half Marathon Grand Prix. Beth has been back training in the NYC running community for about 15 weeks after a 4 year long hiatus. She’s currently in a steady build-up towards the NYC Marathon this fall. Beth stuck to the game plan by averaging roughly 8 minute pace for the 13.1 miles. The goal for this race was to use it as a long hard effort as she works her way back into past years’ form. Her total time was 1:45:32, good for 5th in her age group. The results on NYRR’s web site can be found here. It was another positive sign for Beth as she climbs the ladder back.
More client testimonials from Stephanie Blozy..."Thanks to an awesome workout and a great warm-up strategy prescribed by Coach Ben (and this voice in my head that kept repeating "stay focused" during laps 2 and 3), I was able to beat my 6:30 mile goal yesterday - shaving 54 seconds off my mile time from last April - and finally outkick the old man who always beats me (for once he didn't tell me "good race" at the end which really made it all worth it). Makes me believe you Run SMART boys know your stuff. Seriously, thanks for your advice Ben. I don't think I would have broken 6:45 without it. I owe you one."
In non-racing news, we’re extremely excited to announce that Chicago native Christen Meyer, one of the top masters marathoners in the country has just begun working with us. Christen was 3rd masters woman in the Chicago Marathon two years ago with a PR of 2:54:57. Her 17:50 5k PR shows she has some speed to go with all that strength. We’re looking forward to helping Christen achieve continued success.
That’s it for now…
Coach Rosetti
Up in da Bronx this weekend, Beth Guastella made her half marathon comeback braving the tropic-like heat and humidity in the NYRR Half Marathon Grand Prix. Beth has been back training in the NYC running community for about 15 weeks after a 4 year long hiatus. She’s currently in a steady build-up towards the NYC Marathon this fall. Beth stuck to the game plan by averaging roughly 8 minute pace for the 13.1 miles. The goal for this race was to use it as a long hard effort as she works her way back into past years’ form. Her total time was 1:45:32, good for 5th in her age group. The results on NYRR’s web site can be found here. It was another positive sign for Beth as she climbs the ladder back.
More client testimonials from Stephanie Blozy..."Thanks to an awesome workout and a great warm-up strategy prescribed by Coach Ben (and this voice in my head that kept repeating "stay focused" during laps 2 and 3), I was able to beat my 6:30 mile goal yesterday - shaving 54 seconds off my mile time from last April - and finally outkick the old man who always beats me (for once he didn't tell me "good race" at the end which really made it all worth it). Makes me believe you Run SMART boys know your stuff. Seriously, thanks for your advice Ben. I don't think I would have broken 6:45 without it. I owe you one."
In non-racing news, we’re extremely excited to announce that Chicago native Christen Meyer, one of the top masters marathoners in the country has just begun working with us. Christen was 3rd masters woman in the Chicago Marathon two years ago with a PR of 2:54:57. Her 17:50 5k PR shows she has some speed to go with all that strength. We’re looking forward to helping Christen achieve continued success.
That’s it for now…
Coach Rosetti
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