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garycohenrunning.com
be healthy • get more fit • race faster
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Overview: Gary Cohen is an enthusiast for the sport of running.
This enthusiasm has branched out to include magazine/essay writing, interviews,
coaching and public speaking. In addition to those activities, Gary also leads
trail runs in Central Florida and announces track meets.
| An insightful interview with Anne Mahlum, founder and President of 'Back on my Feet,' which helps homeless shelter residents by using the discipline of running to improve their lives. 'All in a Day's Run' essays - 'Finishing Burst of Speed,' 'Sacrifice for Significance,' 'Marathons - Completing or Competing,' 'Running while Pregnant,' 'Soreness,' 'Got Milk' and 'Golden Gate Bridge Run.' Please add my website as a second home page. |
All in a Day’s Run:
Gary’s first book includes more than 75 essays on topics such as training, nutrition, competition,
racing strategy and mental focus that will educate, enlighten and entertain you.
It’s perfect for competitive runners, fitness enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to get
healthier by increasing exercise and eating more nutritionally.
For more information click here.
Running Articles:
Gary writes for Florida Running and Triathlon Magazine and pens several 'All in a Day's Run' essays each month. Also, connect directly to current
articles from major running websites. Click the “Running Articles” tab.
Videos:
Professional quality videos feature Gary's instruction on training, racing, trail running, nutrition and other topics at the "Videos" tab.
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Interviews:
Enjoy a monthly interview with a variety of top runners,
race directors and running personalities by clicking the “Interviews” tab.
Trail Runs:
Wekiva State Park has great trails to enjoy whether you live in central Florida or are looking
for a scenic trail run while you visit.
Here is more information about upcoming group runs:
| Thur, Mar 11, 9:00 am - 6 miles. Fri, Mar 12, 8:15 am - 4 mile trail walk. Sat, Mar 6, 8:15 am - 6 mile run/walk or 10-mile run. Mon, Mar 8, 8:30 am - 4 mile trail walk. Tue, Mar 9, 8:15 am - 6 mile run/walk; 9:15 am - 10-mile run. Wed, Mar 17, 8:15 am - 6 mile trail run/walk. |
Coaching:
Gary's total approach to your health, fitness and competition aims to maximize your enjoyment
of running while minimizing injuries and helping you to reach your racing potential at
distances ranging from the mile to the marathon. Click on the “Coaching” tab to find out more.
Speaking:
With 35+ years of running experience, Gary has a wealth of knowledge and information to
educate, enlighten and entertain your group. Click the “Speaking” tab for more information.
Contact Gary directly via e-mail at
marathoner22234@yahoo.com.
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At Appalachian State University, Gary was a four-year letterman in both cross-country and
track and field. He was the Southern Conference Indoor 3-Mile champion in 1978 and the
Mountaineer's cross-country MVP that fall. At Miami Carol City High School he was
All-State in cross-country with a 7th place finish and in track and field with a
3rd place 2-mile finish of 9:20.4. He was the 1974-75 Outstanding Athlete at MCCHS.
Gary has excelled at racing a variety of distances for over 30 years. His all-time personal
bests include:
mile - 4:17; 2-mile - 9:14; 5k - 14:44; 10k - 30:28;
15k - 46:49; ½-marathon - 1:08:13; marathon - 2:22:34.
In 2007 at ages 49 and 50 his performances include: mile - 4:56; 5k - 16:49;
10k - 35:19; 15k - 55:38; 10-mile 58:37;
½-marathon - 1:21:06; marathon - 2:51:17.
He strives for consistency as evidenced by 10 marathons he raced between 2:47 and 2:56
in the past five years. Other career highlights:
- 2:22:34 at the 1979 Marine Corps Marathon
- Raced five marathons of 2:30 or faster
- Numerous race wins and dozens of age group awards from 5k to the
marathon
- 98,000+ career miles with no major injuries
- Raced 45 marathons, including 11 at Boston
- Only runner to finish in top ten overall at inaugural Winter
Park (FL) Road Race 10k in 1978 and 30th anniversary WPRR in 2007
Gary's wealth of knowledge can work for you!!! Contact Gary via e-mail
at marathoner22234@yahoo.com.
A consultation is free.
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Articles
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Gary Cohen's running/coaching philosophy emphasizes consistency and steady improvement
through a carefully planned, monitored and executed training plan. Most runners, whether
novice or elite, need coaching to maximize their running performance.
Gary offers individual professional coaching to all interested runners. It is his goal
as your coach to make average runners good, to make good runners great and to make great
runners outstanding. Once you select Gary as your coach, you are not coached out of a
book or from a program on the Internet. You are guided by Gary who monitors your progress,
modifies your program to match your performance, assesses your conditioning and possible
injuries. He will suggest races, racing strategy and help with your short and long-term goals.
He works in tandem with you to maximize your potential. Each coached athlete receives
a weekly e-mail from Gary that include daily running schedules incorporating individual
goals and training preferences, race planning advice and general feedback. Additional e-mail
and phone communication is encouraged.
Gary can and will coach at a variety of distances from the 5k all the way up to the marathon.
If you are interested in finding out more about being coached by Gary Cohen, please
contact him via e-mail at marathoner22234@yahoo.com.
You’ve read magazines, run with training groups, used canned running programs and set up
your own training schedule. You may be wondering how to move upward to the next level of
faster racing. It’s time to consider a personal running coach.
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| During the summer, in addition to building a steady mileage base for fall and winter racing,
enhance your running economy and speed by doing stride outs, hill repetitions or repeat 200 meters on the track. |
| John Flor has been coached by me for four months. At the Peachtree Road Race 10k in Atlanta, Georgia, John ran a personal
best by nine seconds of 31:37 to finish 49th male out of a total of 50,007 finishers. |
| Rich Wills, owner of FitNiche running specialty store in Lakeland, Florida, lowered his recent 5k time of 21:25 to 20:59 as he
ramps up his training and prepares for September's Maui Marathon. |
| Karan Singh, a middle distance runner from New Delhi, India, arrived in the United States in June to train. He has chosen me to
provide running coaching as he moves toward his goal of representing India in international competition. |
| At the the Golden South Classic at First Academy in Orlando, Florida, Daniel Dey, a fifteen year old high school freshman,
lowered his best 1,600 meter time to 4:33.59. |
- One month - $125
- 3 months in advance - 5% discount
- 6 months in advance - 10% discount
- One year in advance - 15% discount
Contact Gary via e-mail
at marathoner22234@yahoo.com.
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With 35 years of running experience including dozens of marathons, hundreds of races and
tens of thousands of miles, Gary has a wealth of knowledge and information to educate,
enlighten and entertain your group. Whether it’s at a race expo, pasta dinner, post-race
celebration, running club meeting or team banquet, he can tailor his discussion and topics
to fit the event.
Sample Speaking Topics:
- Gary's Running Pyramid — A foundation of good health supports improvements in fitness
and allows for reaching one's potential in competition.
- Get off the Road (Running on Soft Surfaces) — The benefits of running on soft surfaces
and the resulting decrease in injuries and increase in longevity.
- Racing Multiple Marathons — Instructs runners in how to train for and
race well at several marathons per year based on knowledge and experience from racing up to
five marathons per year.
- Marathon Recovery and Resuming Training for Experienced Marathoners —
Teaches runners what to do in training leading up to the marathon and in post-marathon
active recovery to allow for mental desire and physical ability to resume training.
- Consistency and Variety — Discusses the two main ingredients of any
successful training and racing program.
- Half Marathons: Half the Distance, Twice the Fun — The mental and
physical plusses of training for and racing a half marathon versus the full
marathon distance.
- The Myth of the 20-Mile Run — A discussion of long runs that are
necessary for a good marathon effort based on one's ability and experience.
- Lessons Learned — Eight major lessons I've learned in 35 years of
running and racing. They are set up at five year intervals when roughly the knowledge
and wisdom was discovered.
- Fit and Fast at Forty, Fifty and Beyond — Based on my own experience
of transitioning from a top high school, college and open runner and racer, to an
older version of that same young runner and racer.
- 100,000 Miles and Still Running — In summer of 2008 l achieve the
100,000 mile mark since I began running as a high school sophomore in 1973. This discusses
the ups and downs of ten of thousands of miles and what it takes mentally and physically
to look forward to each day's run.
- Mental Preparation and Racing Strategy — Discusses planning for racing
against the clock, versus certain opponents and how to deal with unforeseen
circumstances.
- The Four Seasons of Running — For the college and high school runner.
Explains how summer training, cross country, winter training and track season relate
to each other and foster growth as a runner and long-term improvement.
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