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Monday, May 27, 2013  “We found Bigfoot.” ….Yep, that is what it feels like…finding Bigfoot. That’s what waking up the day after finally running a Boston qualifying time in a marathon feels like, especially if you have been trying to run one for close to 2 decades.

Monday, May 27, 2013  I am forever indebted to Coach Lisa, the EXCEL team of Steph and Dena, Miranda, and the whole Endurance Evolution team.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  What is PRS you ask? It is a mixture of feelings ranging from excitement to pure terror coupled with the complete inability to focus on anything non-race related; an abundance of nervous energy, and a freakish amount of planning to the tiniest detail possible.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  It's the last week of the Race to Bayshore program as our runners prepare for their races on Saturday. Coach Lisa is giving the team a special challenge this week.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore gang their Week 15 assignments. Only two weeks to go!

Monday, May 06, 2013  For the most part, the training is over and the taper begins for our marathon, half marathon, and 10k runners getting ready for the races coming up in 20 days.

Friday, May 03, 2013  T-minus 22 days! Can you believe it? It’s on the calendar!

Monday, April 29, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore crew their Week 13 assignments...only 3 weeks left!

Monday, April 29, 2013  There are a few things that in a flash can take me right back to college. The stale smell of cheap-beer soaked carpet always seems to do the trick, opening up my wallet to find a lone one dollar bill, and anytime I can't remember what I did the night before (except now it's just because my actually memory is shot, 20 years ago it was due to the effect the shot had on my memory.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor sat down with Marc this past week to discuss the last part of the training program and how to beat some mental blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  You’ve probably also heard about eating a “rainbow” of different colors of fruits and vegetables.  That’s because each of the colors usually represent different nutrients -- from minerals for strong bones and muscle function to vitamins that help you get the most out of your energy systems and support a healthy immune system, or the array of protective phytonutrients.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Coach Lisa addresses some of the self doubt the runners are facing as they close in on their goal.

Monday, April 22, 2013  There are a few sure signs that my marathon training is hitting that serious stage. It happens every year, a few moments where I realize that  I am not in fact just out jogging.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Dehydration (fluid loss) results in early fatigue, increased heart rate (cardiovascular stress), increased risk of heat illness and ultimately decreased performance.