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10/30/2026

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The Run717 Youth Program provides age-appropriate coaching, structured workouts, and a positive team environment designed to help young athletes develop a lifelong love of running. Whether your child is new to the sport or looking to improve their performance, our experienced coaches meet them where they are and help them grow.

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10/27/2026

Have you ever gone into a race knowing a PR probably wasn't in the cards?

Maybe the course is notoriously hilly. Maybe the terrain is challenging. Maybe the race is more about the experience than the clock. The End of the Road Half is one of those races.

Run on an abandoned roadway, the course features potholes, uneven footing, and a long tunnel where headlamps are required. It's a unique experience but not typically considered a PR course.

For Patty, though, it was the perfect fit. With the Richmond Marathon just a few weeks away, this race was meant to be a solid effort on tired Marathon training legs. Then at Mile 8, I got a text:

" I feel really strong. I think I can PR this."

As a coach, my response was simple: go for it. And she did.

Patty crossed the finish line in 2:31, knocking nearly 9 minutes off of a previous PR. But that's not the whole story. The day before her race her husband had emergency surgery. Most people would have every reason to be distracted, exhausted, and emotionally drained. Instead, Patty showed up, trusted her fitness, and raced with courage.

Not all PRs are created equal - this one is a big one.

10/21/2026

What happens when a trail runner hits the road?

A few weeks ago Heather lined up for the 10K at the Bethlehem running festival.

Heather was a solid runner years ago, but like so many women she put her own goals on hold while raising a family. Now she has more time to train, more time to focus on herself, and more time to explore what she's capable of accomplishing.

We focused on long intervals and sustained efforts to build strength and confidence at race pace. She also completed her longest run in 10 years. Since we didn't have any recent road race results to work from, one of the key workouts in the cycle was a time trial.

The result? 55:13.

And her final mile was the fastest of the race. That told me everything I needed to know.

Based on her training, I believed Heather was capable of running somewhere between the 55 to 56 minute range. So while she may have surprised herself, I wasn't surprised at all when she crossed the line in under 56 minutes. On a hilly course, no less.

Strong. Consistent. Confident. I have a feeling there's a lot more to come.

# Bethlehemrunningfestival

10/21/2026

Flashback to a few weeks ago and incredible day at the Steamtown Marathon for Carson Gilvey.

Carson is no stranger to marathons, and definitely no stranger to Steamtown. When we started working together in the fall of 2022, she was coming off of her first Marathon at Steamtown where she ran 4:44.

This year she returned to the same course and ran a 3:39 marathon. Let that sink in for a second.

That's more than an hour faster.

There was no magic workout or shortcut. Just cycle after cycle of consistent training, smart adjustments, learning, and continued belief in the process.

Like many marathoners Carson hit a snag along the way: fueling. She knew she needed more fuel, but taking in full gels at once was a challenge. So we experimented. Her solution? Taking gels in smaller portions throughout the race. She joked that she felt like she carried an open gel for most of the marathon, but guess what? It worked.

One of my favorite comments from her afterward
"I felt like I was running too slow through the first 8 miles." Yes, that's what it's supposed to feel like.

The reality? She executed perfectly. Instead of hanging on during the final miles, she spent them passing people. A lot of people. That's what patience looks like. That's what smart pacing looks like. And that's what trusting your training looks like.

So proud of Carson and the work she's put in, not just the cycle but over the years. From 4:44 to 3:39. This is the result of showing up again and again even when the progress isn't always linear.

10/14/2026

Just a few weeks after his last half marathon PR, Ned ran 1:37 at the Snacktown Half Marathon, taking another minute off his best time.

After the race, he shared something that really stood out to me:

"After today I'm convinced the thing between my ears may be the biggest influence on my finish times."

He set a goal of 1:37:30 on his Garmin and used it as a guide throughout the race. When the hills slowed him down, he didn't panic. He trusted the process, made up ground where he could, and kept moving toward the goal. Most importantly, having a tangible target gave him something positive to focus on and quieted that negative voice that so often creeps in during a hard race.

Yes, we've worked on fueling. Yes, we've done the specific workouts. But the biggest area of growth has been mental strength.

We spend a lot of time talking about training the body, yet we often overlook the importance of training the brain. The body and mind are connected. To reach your potential, both need to be developed.

Sometimes the barrier isn't physical fitness. Sometimes it's the story we're telling ourselves about what we're capable of doing.

Ned's improvement isn't magic. It isn't luck. It's the result of identifying a weakness and deliberately working on it. He has strengthened not only his legs and lungs, but also his confidence, focus, and ability to stay present when things get hard.

Train the body. Train the brain. Great things happen when they start working together.

10/13/2026

Another Chicago success story!

Kirill hails from Wisconsin runner and is no stranger to either the marathon distance or Chicago itself- he came into this race with plenty of experience on his side. The one thing no runner can control, however, is the weather, and race day ended up being warmer than ideal.

Despite the conditions, he ran an impressive 3:22, earning a strong Boston qualifying time with about 8 minutes to spare. Even more impressive, this is after running the London Marathon earlier this year. Chicago ended up being his fastest marathon of the season.

Chicago is known as a fast course thanks to the flat profile. But fast courses come with their own challenge: you're using many of the same muscles over and over again for 26.2, miles. When Kirill started experiencing cramps late in the race, we were prepared. We had discussed this possibility in advance and he responded by adding a few short surges during the race. The strategy worked and the cramps subsided. A good reminder that not all cramps are caused by an electrolyte balance. Sometimes changing your stride, pace, or muscle recruitment can make a difference.

Great race and congratulations on another successful marathon, and a well-earned BQ!

10/12/2026

Lindsay came to me in May 2026 after spending some time using the app Runna. Although the app provided some structure, she realized she needed the accountability, feedback, and human connection that personalized coaching brings.

Like many women navigating perimenopause, Lindsay was dealing with challenges that required more than a cookie cutter plan. We made a few key adjustments, focused on strength type running workouts, and built a race strategy tailored specifically to her.

The result? A huge marathon PR of more than 40 minutes at Chicago.

Yes, Chicago can be a fast course, but this year's race brought warmer conditions and still demanded smart ex*****on. Lindsay went into race day with a plan, trusted the process, and executed it beautifully from start to finish.

One of my favorite things about coaching is seeing what happens when preparation meets patience. When an athlete takes 40 minutes off of a PR, it's usually a sign that there's still more potential waiting to be unlocked.

I can't wait to see what her next marathon brings!

10/07/2026

What a summer for Elyse!

I've had the privilege of coaching her for several years and running an ultra marathon has always been on her bucket list. She's the type of runner who enjoys the long hours on the trails, and this year she finally had both the health and the time to fully commit to the process.

The results were impressive. First, a PR at BIH Half Marathon. Then came the big goal: the Blues Cruise 50k. She crossed the finish line in under 6:30 - an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the months of consistent training.

Preparation wasn't glamorous. It was built on back-to-back long-runs, lots of time on feet, and the patience required to gradually build endurance for the demands of an ultra.

One race day we kept the strategy simple. Rather than focusing on 31 miles we broke the race into manageable sections, moving from one aid station to the next.

Small goals, steady progress, one step at a time. So proud of what you've accomplished. Your commitment and consistency paid off in a big way. Congratulations on becoming an ultra marathoner.

10/05/2026

Patience pays off.

As Johnny gears up for the Philly Marathon, it's worth looking back at the decision that got him here.

Originally signed up for a September marathon, Johnny was dealing with shin splints and made the tough call to drop the race and focus on rehab. Sometimes it takes more courage to skip a race than to run one. Keeping the bigger goal in mind isn't always easy, but it often pays off.

Fast forward to the last few weeks:
1:22 at the Philly Distance Run
Sub 18 at the Hartz 5k (5:46 pace!) 🔥

Two races. Two PRs.

Instead of forcing fitness when his body wasn't ready, we trusted the process, stayed patient, and put in the work to get healthy. Now he's carrying that momentum into the final build toward Philly. Sub 3 here we come!

10/01/2026

Strength doesn't always look like breaking the tape. Sometimes it looks like showing up, smiling, and surprising yourself.

Robert is the definition of that kind of strength. Two knee replacements later and he knows he's not chasing PRS from decades ago.. but he is chasing joy, community, and the thrill of pushing himself. And last weekend? He did something incredible.

He ran back to back 5ks- Friday and Saturday.
And Saturday? Faster. Sub 40!
At 70+ years old with two knee replacements, he finished second in his age group.

Winning doesn't always mean getting first. For Robert, it means showing up, staying strong, and focusing on what he can do. And he loves every minute of it.

If you're ready to build your own version of winning- whether that's getting stronger, finding consistency, or simply enjoying running again- I'd love to help you get there. Coaching spots are open for this fall.

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