Interactive Coaching Training Programs

Marathon Level 1 - The Personal Best

This is the best personal coaching program in the National Capital Area and is designed for the experienced runner. A simple, step-by-step, proven, guaranteed training program that any experienced runner can follow. However, only a select few will get the chance to be personally coached and mentored by the Personal Best coaches. Only 60 runners will be handpicked for this program. Those of you selected will be guided to the healthiest, most successful and motivated running you've ever experienced.

No one in the area is even close to developing this kind of program. You're invited to apply for membership in this elite group. We will evaluate applications on a first come-first served basis. Once we reach our limit of runners who qualify for this program, no additional applications will be accepted. If you apply too late, and we are unable to accept you, we hope you'll understand.

Minimum Criteria To Qualify For This Elite Coaching Program:

1. You must have a goal to run the marathon in 4 hours 15 minutes or faster.
2. You must be serious in your desire to improve.
3. You must be willing to invest the time, energy and resources to maximize your success.
4. You must be willing to take action.
5. You must follow the plan we develop as closely as possible.
6. You must have a positive attitude.

We at Personal Best are far more interested in your desire to improve and your willingness to take action to achieve new results in your running than we are in your ability, experience, past successes or failures.

Level 1 - The Personal Best - Marathon Program Description

Runners accepted into this level will be trained to achieve a specific time goal or qualifying standard. Emphasis is put on goal achievement, motivation, fun and injury prevention.

Upon registration you will fill out a running profile questionnaire and have a personal consultation with a coach to determine your goal and address any special concerns. Our coaching team will then design your personal marathon training program. Next, you will attend our seminar on "Seven Steps to a Successful Marathon". This will be held on Sunday, May 14th, at 6:00 PM at the Fleet Feet super store in Falls Church. At the seminar you will be introduced to the coaches. You will receive your Personal Best singlet, and a customized binder containing program materials.

Your custom tailored coaching program will be a 6-month program beginning on Monday, May 21st, and ending approximately 1 month after your marathon.

The first month of your marathon program will be a build up phase. This portion is designed to develop a foundation and allow a smooth transition into the next, more intense phase. You will receive a weekly workout schedule detailing your workouts for each day along with distance and pace. During the build up phase we will be monitoring your progress by phone, e-mail, and fax.

During the following four months, beginning on Sunday, June 17th, you will meet the coaches twice a week for supervised workouts. Sunday long runs and tempo runs start at 7:00 AM sharp. These will take place at varied locations to include the W&OD Bike Trail, C&O Canal, and Burke Lake. Thursday evening speed sessions start at 6:15 PM sharp. These workouts will be held at South Lakes H.S. track in Reston, VA and George Mason University track in Fairfax, VA. For these workouts you will be grouped with teammates who have similar goals and abilities. Each Sunday you will receive a weekly workout schedule detailing your workouts for each day along with distance and pace.

Your personal program is reviewed on a weekly basis and modifications are made when indicated.

The last month of the program will be a recovery phase. This portion is designed to guide you back into a regular running routine while staying healthy and motivated during the weeks following your marathon. You will receive a weekly workout schedule detailing your workouts for each day along with distance and pace. During this final phase we will be monitoring your recovery by phone and e-mail.

All Interactive Coaching Programs are based in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and are geared for fall races. You must live in the region to participate.

We have scheduled three important races into the Personal Best Marathon Training Program. The Rockville Twilight 8K on Saturday, July 14th, The Annapolis 10 Miler on Sunday, August 26th, and The Philadelphia Half Marathon on Sunday, September 16th. These races are an essential part of the program and all runners are expected to participate. They are great fun, motivational, and allow us to evaluate your progress. Race entries and fees are not included in the program.

We will bring the program to a close with our famous Personal Best Marathon Celebration! At this party we reflect back on your accomplishments, trade "war stories", and enjoy some good natured "runners roasting".

We are so confident that you will love this program that we have decided to back it with The Personal Best Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. You get our 100% risk free, money back, total satisfaction guarantee.

INVEST IN YOURSELF AND IN YOUR SUCCESS:

Invest in this breakthrough running program for only $425.00 if paid in full on or before May 14th and $450.00 thereafter and watch your running improve big time.

An investment in yourself is the best investment you can ever make because it pays dividends forever.

Remember, only 60 runners will be handpicked for this program. Once we reach our limit of runners who qualify for this program, no additional applications will be accepted. If you apply too late, and we are unable to accept you, we hope you'll understand.