April 18, 2007

 

In this issue:

 

Coaching Point – Active Rest is Recommended

Race Results – The Boston Marathon & The Paris Marathon

News and information about programs and events

 

What is without periods of rest will not endure.

-Ovid

Active Rest is Recommended – a coaching point from Coach Bill Leach

Reduced training for 3-4 weeks is a valuable change following the completion of a full or half marathon.  There will be great long term benefit if you take this time to:

  • Exercise much less
  • Cross train in lieu of structured running
  • Train at very low levels of duration and intensity

Accept the urge to resist training if it doesn’t seem to be fun

After a period of reduced training, resume structured training at a low level.  This will ensure that you are rested, refreshed, and ready to meet the challenges and demands of the next training cycle! 

 I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance.  It overcomes almost everything, even nature. 

 John D. Rockefeller

 Race Results – CONGRATULATIONS to all who ran The Boston Marathon and The Paris Marathon!  GOOD LUCK to those going to London this week! 

The Boston Marathon, Monday, April 16, 2007

Jen Braser                   3:14:55

Romie Bullock            4:13:32

Jeff Cahn                     3:10:18

Dani Coffman             3:57:40

Heather Collins          3:50:41

Dan Daly                     3:28:55

Angela Dampier         3:32:07

Matt Gibson 3:10:46

Trent Green 3:15:06

Lisa Jacob 5:12:06

Gordon Kane 3:43:01

Eduardo Ledesma 2:46:28

Heather Martin 3:55:06

Anne Martino 4:11:55

Kirsten Minor 4:01:38

Stacy Nigrelli 4:22:59

Meshelle Osborne 3:33:00

Jackie Overman 3:49:12

Doug Rappoport 3:04:47

Josh Rich 3:32:59

Vince Santucci 3:08:10

Fearghal Sheehan 3:23:34

Mary Stiel 4:02:31

Brian Sweeney 3:25:06

Beth Tiernan 4:48:54

Wendy Westmeyer 3:17:00

Andrew Wiedner 3:58:18

Mark Wiedner 3:58:18

 

Marathon De Paris, Sunday, 15 Avril 2007

Rick Kennedy 3:20:12

 
   
  

 

News & Information

CARA offers Speed Training for Marathon Training participants – Speed Training is coached by Coach Bill Leach and meets at the CARA Board on the Lakefront running path Tuesdays at 6:30pm.  Training kicked off Tuesday, April 17th and continues until the Chicago Marathon.  Visit www.cararuns.org for more details.  

Know your AT – Contact Coach Leach for information on testing to determine your speed at your Anaerobic Threshold. 

Coach Leach offers personalized coaching sessions for individuals and athletes of all ages and levels looking for improved performance and health.  Additional information is available at www.coachleach.com or by contacting Coach Leach directly via e-mail or phone. 

  • Please report your race results including notes, P.R.’s, etc. via e-mail to bill@coachleach.com.
  • Questions?  Please forward questions to bill@coachleach.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.
  • Archived editions of past Coach Leach Newsletters are available at www.coachleach.com. 

Coach Bill Leach                                                          

2400 North Sheffield Avenue                            

Accelerated Rehabilitation Center                     

Chicago, Illinois  60614                                     

Phone: 773-793-3917                                        

www.coachleach.com