What You Need to Know To Train For Your First Marathon or Half Marathon
January 16, 2015
Hosted by Coach Michael Merlino
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Episode Description
The Marathon: mere mention of that word and the challenge it entails will leave some wondering why anyone would even think about attempting it while others who have reached the finish line of 26.2 or 13.1 will talk your ears off about how it was the best thing they ever did in life. What is it about this race and the human challenge it presents that has drawn millions to the start line sacrificing a few months of their lives, hundreds of miles on their bodies and in some cases a lot of pain, agony and heartache? During Fitness Momentum show #5, Coach Michael Merlino ponders that question as he discusses the astronomical growth of the sport of marathoning and half marathoning and why so many everyday people are setting their sights on completing the 26.2 and 13.1 road race distance. He will be joined by 2 of Houston area In Flight Running runners he coaches who stepped it up in a big way and changed their lives by setting their sights on "going the distance.
In Flight Running
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Since the 1990s the popularity of running has exploded with more people than ever embracing the sport by training for and participating in road races world-wide from the 5K to ultra-marathon distance. The once elusive 26.2 mile marathon has now become one of the most popular physical and mental challenges in the world for those looking to go the distance and conquer a huge lifetime goal.
In Flight Running the radio show celebrates the great sport of running and welcomes listeners who are hungry to be the best runner they can be. Running coach and fitness trainer Michael Merlino and his guests offer training tips and an insider’s view of the coaching techniques and tools he uses to help runners train for and reach the finish line. Get expert advice on training, improving running form, injury prevention and treatment, nutrition strategies, race preparation and more. Tune in for some fun and engaging running discussions all designed to help take your running to new heights.
Coach Michael Merlino
Fitness trainer and running Coach Michael Merlino can speak from experience when it comes to the challenges of getting in shape and staying in shape. After leaving a ten year career in corporate human resources with a world renowned medical college and a Fortune 500 energy company, he traded his suit and tie for warmups and running shoes. He has taught thousands of runners and fitness clients how to get in shape and reach the finish line with sound run coaching advice and fitness and nutrition strategies that get results.
Michael owns Houston Texas based In Flight Running, a run coaching program that trains and prepares runners for races from the 5K to marathon level. He also owns Merlino Fitness, a fitness training business that offers both one on one and group strength training programs. He has been a running coach since 2000 and a fitness trainer since 1997. Coach Michael trains runners and clients at Houston area parks and running trails and his private fitness training studio.
He spends his time coaching and training others on the sport of running, improving athletic performance, getting in shape, maintaining fitness, weight loss and strength training. Michael is also a fitness and wellness consultant, speaker, blogger, writer and radio host for the Voice America Radio Network’s Health and Wellness Channel.
