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March 7, 2017 By Nichole Porath 4 Comments

If I didn't want this, it would be so (too) easy to take a LOT of days off. My training week starts on Monday. I knew this week had: 3 days x 12 mile doubles 18 mile long run 5x1000m repeats 10 miles with 10x100m surges/gear change practice 1 rest day You can see where this is ...

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This came to my inbox on Sunday!

July 12, 2016 By Nichole Porath Leave a Comment

I could NOT have been more excited to get an email from Jerry with THIS on Sunday: CHRISTMAS IN JULY!! I am so thankful to have Jerry continuing to coach me through this pregnancy!! Yeah, I know I'm 25+ weeks pregnant. I also know that I don't have racing goals for the ...

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“His eyes were so powerful — and full of belief” – TBT

May 12, 2016 By Nichole Porath Leave a Comment

I love reading through old blog posts. I'll try to post a Throw Back on Thursdays from now on, which should be fun! First, I'll share this post from May of 2013 (original post here) about goal-setting and my fire to find my limits. This post still fires me up :). Chicago didn't ...

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So excited: 1.5 weeks until baby, and thinking about training again!

October 4, 2014 By Nichole Porath 5 Comments

Now that I've accepted the upcoming C-section, I've gone between being super excited to meet baby and thinking that I should just continue to remain pregnant FOREVER. I can keep it in, right? Baby is safe in there, I know what it's eating/drinking, it's quiet, and well... life ...

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The Chicago “plan”

May 24, 2013 By Nichole Porath 3 Comments

Last post I talked about my meeting with Jerry (post here). Here is our plan... long post, beware! Periodization: I'll take the next three weeks to just run.  No set schedule.  40-45 miles this week, 80 next, 100 the 3rd week.  I'll add in a few "telephone pole" ...

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Planning Session with Jerry!

May 24, 2013 By Nichole Porath 4 Comments

There are 20 week between now and Chicago. As Jerry reminded me, 20 weeks of opportunity to try to craft myself into the best marathoner I can be. He came prepared - as prepared as he has ever been.  The first thing he showed me was a pace chart.  I brought it ...

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I’m a runner, ’12 Olympic Trials Qualifier, TNC Endurance founder and coach, and former World Record holder in the indoor marathon. I’m also a finance professional, high school cross country coach, wife, and mom. I am passionate about finding my potential as a runner and helping others do the same. Run along with me, friends!

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