Success Stories

Each training plan, each running goal, each individual runner is different. As such, each one of them needs to be treated on an individual basis. A coach needs to always be openminded to training adjustments, as each situation demands tweaks in order to obtain the best results. Here are a few of the challenges I’ve faced as a running coach and their successful conclusions.

First-Time Marathoners Despite the Setbacks

Lewis and Sara became marathoners overcoming many setbacks. Lewis and Sara, a married couple, contacted Foultips Running after falling short in previous marathon attempts. As back-of-the-packers, they missed the finish line cutoff in two prior attempts. Yet, those...

Post-Injury Journey to a 6-Star Finish

An improbable 6-Star Journey became a reality Ethel B. is a great runner. This statement has nothing to do with speed or podiums. It has to do with achieving her goals. They range from 5K to 100 miles, including completing the Abbott World Marathon Majors 6-Star...

Close to a PR on a Difficult Marathon

Valentina L. is an extremely busy woman. A mother, wife, nurse, and student who, on top of it, loves to run. She fits her runs into her daily routine and has no problem running 20 miles during an day off in between 12-hour shifts at the hospital. Simultaneously,...

Zero to Marathon in One Year

Grace P. saw her neighbor running around and wanted to be able to, just like her, run without getting tired past 300 yards. Through a chance encounter she learned I was a running coach and started her journey immediately. It didn’t take her long to figure out she...

A Top-500 Finish in Chicago

Salud C. approached me by late May letting me know she registered to the Chicago Marathon. Two runners she trusts referred her to me, and her goal was to improve the PR set in her first incursion in the 26.2 monster. She ran a solid 3:21 the previous November with...

A 62:30 Marathon Improvement in 28 Months

PR and BQ, and the best is yet to come As he finished the Tunnel Marathon in Washington State, on June 13, 2021, I have been training Yolmer G. (45) for close to 2 ½ years. When I met him running, he was just a guy who loved running. Lots of natural talent but no...

First Half Marathon Beyond Expectations

Samantha C., 27, approached me letting me know she was a fairly active person, who ran a bit for fun, had run before and wanted to complete the upcoming A1A Publix Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon. The goal race was in 20 weeks, so we thought it was an achievable...

A Busy Professional Who Loves to Run

Ted S. (50) is a busy architect with a passion for running and enjoying life. He has completed multiple marathons and is aware he hasn’t run his fastest quite yet. As much as he would like to set up a PR in his next marathon, and as physically able he is to do so,...

Office 5K

Both Saari C. and Melissa W. were new employees at a company who traditionally put a solid team for the Mercedes Benz Corporate Run year after year. Though no couch potatoes, neither of them had ever ran beyond the mile required in high school in order to pass...

Ten Weeks to a Successful First Marathon

Yolmer G (42), was fit runner who just came from a 1:42 PR in a half marathon two weeks prior to our meeting. He had been running for 5 years and always wanted to test himself in the marathon He was determined to run the Miami Marathon, which would take place 10...

On race day, Yolmer completed his marathon in 4:16:31. Yes, he had to walk a bit towards the last few miles and experienced some minor leg cramping. But he finished, and he did so with a smile, injury-free, having enjoyed the experience and wondering what he can accomplish if he goes through a full training schedule.

Mission accomplished!

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