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How to Build a Successful Marathon Training Plan: A Guide for Marathon Runners
As a marathon runner, your training plan is everything. It’s the blueprint for how you’ll go from putting in the miles to crossing the...

Bob Mittleman
Apr 84 min read
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We’re Back! Restarting the Blog After a Hiatus
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since we last connected here, but I’m excited to announce that the blog is officially back! After a...

Bob Mittleman
Apr 71 min read
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Benefits of racing before marathon (5k,10k, half, etc)
Its’ racing season (sort of). This is the time of year where most of my clients, friends and colleagues have been gearing up for. Races...

Bob Mittleman
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Running a Virtual Race: "Plan B"
Your training is going well. You are in really good shape. You have no place to go. Uggh. Welcome to 2020 racing season. COVID 19 has...

Bob Mittleman
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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Treadmill Running
The treadmill can be your friend when the weather and/or the terrain in the great outdoors is not conducive to running. Before heading to...
Bob Mittleman
Feb 21, 20202 min read
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Weather Adjustments: Fall Season heading into Winter
We are smack in the middle of fall. Well sort of. You see, in my family the running joke is that there is a beginning day for fall and a...
Bob Mittleman
Nov 17, 20192 min read
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Follow The Instructions Provided
Your workout scheduled calls for an easy run. Nothing fancy or crazy. Just a nice and smooth run. You feel great and decide to set a...
Bob Mittleman
Jun 22, 20192 min read
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'Tis the Season for Goal Setting
"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else”: Yogi Berra As winter wraps up and spring is days away, it’s a...
Bob Mittleman
Apr 12, 20192 min read
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The Right Program
I hear from many clients, student athletes on my X-Country team and running buddies: “So, what makes a good running plan or program? If...
Bob Mittleman
Jan 12, 20192 min read
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Three Workouts for Runners to Guarantee Race Success
Here are three workouts that will get you to a have a successful race. I wrote this also for Training Peaks. Click here for the link to...
Bob Mittleman
Oct 17, 20181 min read
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It's All About the Shoes
Running is such a simple sport to equip. You need running shoes and something comfortable to wear. That’s it. Sure you can add a nice...
Bob Mittleman
Feb 10, 20182 min read
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Post Race Analysis
You just crossed the finish line. Happy? Sad? Content? Distraught? Lots more emotions to list but we will keep it to a small dosage. The...
Bob Mittleman
Nov 10, 20172 min read
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Training as a Masters Runner
The term Masters Runner applies to a 35 year and older runner who competes in track according to USA Track and Field. For road racing,...
Bob Mittleman
Aug 10, 20172 min read
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Fun way to find out your 5k Pace
It's that time of year where there are 5k races seemingly every weekend. There certainly is not a shortage of opportunities to compete...
Bob Mittleman
Jun 10, 20173 min read
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Tapering For Your Marathon to Guarantee Success
The taper for a marathon is one of the easiest yet hardest part of a training program. You can't skip it if you want to succeed. Here...
Bob Mittleman
Apr 10, 20171 min read
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The Components of a Workout Plan to help you Succeed
To reach one’s goals and potential, takes time. Part of the process is in creating a proper base to build off of. Once a base and...
Bob Mittleman
Mar 10, 20174 min read
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Setting up your plan for the New Year
Happy New Year!!! Happy Planning!!! It’s January and you are well into your off season. And while it may be your off season and time to...
Bob Mittleman
Jan 5, 20172 min read
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The Dreaded Annual Turkey Trot
Gobble. Gobble. Gobble. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. It’s one of the best holiday traditions we have as a country. It’s all about...
Bob Mittleman
Nov 10, 20161 min read
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Overcoming Doubts For Your Fall Running Race
You've put in all the work to get you ready for your starting "gate". But, there are always doubts that creep in. Here is my post...
Bob Mittleman
Sep 22, 20161 min read
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A Solid Core leads to Solid Results
"A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths. " Stephen Wright Runners tend to do one thing well…. RUN. They...
Bob Mittleman
Jul 27, 20163 min read
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