Training for a marathon is never just about the miles. It’s about perseverance, support, and believing in yourself when things get tough. One member of the Runcoach community reached a major milestone by completing the New York City Marathon, after also training for the New York City Half Marathon earlier in the year.

What is the secret to your success?

Having a great team! I was lucky enough to have not only my family and friends and athletic instructors and doctors behind me, but also my great coach. Thank you to Coach Cally for all of your help for me! You always made sure that I knew I could do it :)

What is the biggest obstacle to reaching your goals and how do you get over it?

Probably me! Although my chronic knee issues that required a lot of visits and scans too. My coach helped a lot my listening to me and helping to modify my training program whenever I needed it.

What is the most rewarding part of training?

Proving to myself that I am more than I thought that I could be.

What advice would you give to other members of the Runcoach community?

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust

What feedback would you offer on the Runcoach experience?

I loved it! It used it to train for the NYC Half and the 2024 NYC Marathon, and Coach Cally stayed with me the whole time. How lucky am I?