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About horowitzrun

Jeff is a certified running, cycling, and triathlon coach, and is the author of "My First 100 Marathons" (Skyhorse Press 2008) and "Smart Marathon Training" (Velo Press 2011). An obviously addicted runner, Jeff has run at least one marathon in every state and on 6 continents, including marathons in South Africa, China, Bangkok, and Antarctica. Jeff is available for group, one-on-one, and virtual coaching. Options include: 1. Basic Training Plan. This includes a customized training schedule geared towards a goal race, with a detailed running schedule that would include all distances and target times for each workout, including speedwork, tempo, and endurance sessions. 2. Complete Fitness and Race Plan. This includes the plan listed above, plus the non-running workouts and drills that runners need for better overall fitness and performance. You would get strength & core workouts, as well as run-specific training drills and stretches. 3. Virtual Coaching. This includes all of the above, implemented on a week-by-week basis. We review each week's progress at week's end so that adjustments can be made. The program is tailored to suit you right up to race day. It involves more contact, on a weekly or even daily basis. 4. Full Coaching for athletes in the Washington DC area. All of the above, plus a weekly workout together including speedwork, drills, and strength training. 5. Individual track sessions. One-on-one track-based workouts. Contact Jeff for pricing.

READER MAIL!

Hi Jeff, Chris from Denver here.  Wanted to drop you a quick line.  I had an amazing race last weekend, finishing my first full with a 4:01, which I was thrilled about. I feel stiff the next day, but uninjured and … Continue reading

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JOIN ME AT THE NORTH FACE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE DC!

I’m returning to one of the DC area’s premier trail racing festivals, the North Face Endurance Challenge – are you?   Coming up this June 1-2, there are racing options for everyone, including a 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, and 50-miler. … Continue reading

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READER QUESTION: HOW CAN I RACE BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK?

Q:  I am currently deployed to SW Asia, this fall I am running a hat trick (5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon in the same weekend) at the Air Force Marathon. The 5k is on Friday and the 10K starts an hour prior … Continue reading

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HB TUNE HandBand

    It’s rare to have a product that does exactly what it claims to do.  The HB Tune HandBand is one of those products.  It’s goal is modest: to provide a simple, easy way to carry and use your … Continue reading

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FUNDRAISING MIXER FOR A YOUTH TRIATHLON CAMP IN DC

Join Me At Meridian Pint This Thursday To Benefit ACHIEVE Kids Tri! Let’s celebrate and support the great work of ACHIEVE Kids Tri, Inc. a non-profit organization that helps under-privileged and at-risk youth enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle!  Come … Continue reading

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