Coach's Blog
March 30, 2009
To use or not use an iPod!!!
Caoch, you were right, it was a complete mistake to wear my iPod!!
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March 30, 2009
Activities to avoid/reduce during a Taper Period
Are Yoga, Pilates and weight training OK during the taper period???
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March 20, 2009
Loose Hands ... Faster Running!!!
I've been practicing with the Tufts Marathon Team for about three weeks, and I've noticed visible improvements for my 200, 400, and 800m runs. During our last practice run, I asked Coach Don for help on proper running forms, and he told me that the most important thing, when it came to running, is to 'loosen up' and relax my hands while running. At first, I was a bit skeptical, because I believed that by tightening my muscles, I would encourage myself to run faster than if I were relaxed.
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February 25, 2009
What happens when you are ill during our scheduled training sessions?
January 27, 2009
This Email depicts 'What it is all about!!'
THIS IS THE TYPE OF EMAIL THAT ALL COACHES LIVE FOR!!!
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October 29, 2008
PMC Runner's Account of 2008 Marine Corps Marathon
Hi Don:
Finished in 4:18:03 shaving 14 minutes off my Boston time, and was even
able to enjoy end of the race, waving to all the cheering fans.
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October 12, 2008
Cross Training; pros and cons
If I have learned anything from my years of Kinesiology at Western, it's that if you don't train specifically for your activity, you're wasting your time. There's only one way to improve in a sport or activity: DO IT!
-Craig Coghlin
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September 30, 2008
A former Tufts swimmer exceeds personal expectations ... READ MORE!
Coach,
I finished in 3:12:58, far beyond my expectations! The only race I had run in 20 plus years was a 10K (the previous Sept) and I had not ever run longer than 10 miles when I signed up for this endeavor about 9 weeks in advance. It still seems like one of the craziest things I've ever done.
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September 10, 2008
Welcome to the 7th Annual President's Marathon Challenge!
The Boston Marathon is rich with unique traditions that help make it an extremely popular and prestigious event. As a member of the 7th Annual PMC team you will join a rare breed of individuals willing to endure all the emotional highs and lows that are required of a marathoner. This common bond ties our runners together in a very special way.
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- Jeff Candura, Associate Director, Tufts Fund
Catch up with Coach
Don Megerle. Have a
question? Email him at marathonchallenge@tufts.edu
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