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So, you’ve taken the plunge and signed up for the NorCal or Morgan Hill Half Marathon or Marathon as your big goal race for the fall. Your “A” race. With many weeks of training still ahead I recommend scheduling in some other races before the big one. For two reasons, one, to keep yourself motivated to train in the short term and, two, to better prepare yourself physically and mentally.

Nothing prepares you for racing like racing. You can expose your body to that high intensity effort that is difficult to recreate in training. It also prepares you for all the extra stresses of race day that aren’t usually present when you jog out the door for a run on a Sunday morning: registration, running with a group around you, negotiating the porta potty line etc.

However, you don’t want to race so much you are burned out and sick of it by the time your A race comes around. I would plan a race every 4-6 weeks over the summer of distances between 5K - 21K for the marathon and 5 - 15K for the half marathon. I would schedule my last race 6-8 weeks before the marathon and 3-4 weeks before the half marathon. You want to leave plenty of time to recover from this last tune up and still have time to build a nice training period before resting up for your goal race.

Check the SVE event calendar for races you could sign up for and if you have more questions please join me in the dedicated event forum.

If you are looking for coaching adapted to your specific needs please contact me at www.tricoachmartin.com

This year we have a modification for the Half Marathon and the Full Marathon courses.  We have moved the short and backs to the runners can go right into the finish line area.  The half marathon course out and back will not be on Main or cross Monterey.  Should be much better.  Now to re-certify!

We are currently at about 700-800 entrants.  Last year at this time we have 50-60.  We weill probably cap at 2000-2500 much earlier this year.

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Well we saw many of our runners out at the Modesto Marathon and Half. Boy was that tough to time in those conditions! Good job to each of you.

Upcoming Running Events

Please check out these events:
AAUW Wildflower 5 and 10k - Sunday April 10th in Morgan Hill, Ca. Fast, Fast , Fast course.
Santa Cruz Half Marathon and 10k - Sunday April 10 in Santa Cruz, CA. The best scenery around. Almost Sold Out!
Willow Glen 5k - Saturday May 7th Willow Glen, San Jose, CA. Run down Lincoln Ave!!! Fast and flat!
Race Against Pediatric Obesity - May 21 in Gilroy, CA. Run down downtown Gilroy. Great park, fun event. Kids can race on bicycles as well. All proceedsbenfit Kids Wellness and Health.

We will be at both these events with our high powered vibe.

Upcoming Triathlon Events

Please check out these events:
Jenny's Light Kids Triathlon Series- Sunday April 3rd in San Jose, Ca. Fun for your kids and very rewarding.
Threshold Racing Reservoir Triathlon - Sunday April 17 in Morgan Hill, CA. One of the best local Triathlons around. Get in now!

Register with either of these two events with the code 'sve' and receive 10% off. Spread the word. Suport your local events. Why leave town when the best is here?

Morgan Hill Marathon News

Register for the Morgan Hill Marathon or Half now using the promo code of 'special' and receive 12% off. This special will expire in 7 days. Receive the best medals of any event! it's a 5 star event. Check the reviews.

Important News and Upcoming Events

Please check out these events:
Jenny's Light 5k and 10k - Sunday March 6th in Los Gatos.
Jenny's Light Kids Splash and Dash - Part of the series - Saturday March 12th in Morgan Hill.

We will be at both these events with our high powered vibe.

You can register for either with a promotion code of 'sve' for a discount of 10%.

Morgan Hill Marathon News

Register for the Morgan Hill Marathon or Half now using the promo code of 'special' and receive 12% off. This special will expire in 7 days. Receive the best medals of any event! it's a 5 star event. Check the reviews.

Training Camps

Triathlon coach Martin Spierings and running coach Aaron Jacobsen are hosting a training camp at the Costanoa Lodge over the Presidents Day weekend on the 20th and 21st of February. This camp will be designed to give you a solid foundation for the spring and summer races ahead in a pristine training environment. Click here for more information.

I wanted to mention a few upcoming events to all our athletes out there. 

1. On January 15th we have the Dirty Legs 6, 12, and 24 hour run.  Rain or shine, come run with Ultra Runner Pam Reed.  The relay divisions are still very challenging but realistic for many of us.  Link to the site  Sign up today using promo code 'newyear' and get 10% off. K-Swiss Long Sleeve Tech T!

2. On January 16th (if you are not running all night) there is the Threshold Racing Pre-Season Burn Series for all your fledgling Triathletes out there.  This is a pool swim, stationary bike, track run triathlon.  SVE will be there timing this event.  Special pricing runs through Wed of this week.  Link to event

For the next week use the code 'newyear' for the Morgan Hill Marathon or Half and get an additional 10% off.  What better way to have a goal for the year.

Oh and all you pacers out there, your promo code is still valid for next year!

We have a 10% discount from now until Xmas.  Get that someone special something they will love (or be shocked by).  Register yourself (or them) for the Morgan Hill Marathon or Half Marathon. 

Use promotion code 'xmas' in lowercase on the MHM website, not active.com.

Other items:

We have left over shirts from the last marathon.  I'm sure many of you know they are great quality technical shirts from K-Swiss.  We are selling for $7.50.  Here is the link:
http://www.mhmarathon.com/shop/2010-Morgan-Hill-Marathon-Shirt.aspx

Have fun.

South Valley Endurance (your MH Marathon promoter) is putting on a 6, 12, and 24 hour run in San Martin, CA on January 15, 2011.  Ultra Distance Runner Pam Reed will be attempting to qualify for Team USA at the 2011 IAU 24- Hour Run World Championship at this event.  Come run with her!

About the Run

There will be a 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour individual and relay events.  The 6 hour relay allows for 2 runners, the 12 hour relay allows for 3 runners, and the 24 hour allows for 4 runners.

24 hour runs typically run around a set loop.  The loop we are using is 2 miles.  We will be tracking the exact distance covered and the time it takes to cover each loop.

The events start at 10:00am on January 15th, 2011.  Rain or Shine.

Food will be provided at the rest stop.

Come out for fun!  Come out to cheer the runners on!  T-shirts and medals will be given.

Register at http://www.svendurance.com (be sure to use your club discounts!)

About Pam Reed

Pam Reed is one of the top athletes (male or female) In the history of American ultra distance running.  She is the current American women’s record holder for the 24 and 48-hour run and the 6-day run, and has run 300 miles without stopping.  But she is best known for her two overall victories at the Badwater Ultramarathon in 2002 and 2003.  Pam will be running the 24-hr. event to qualify for Team USA at the 2011 IAU 24-Hour Run World Championship.  Pam also plans to begin in March 2011, and run across America to break the women’s record.

Brightroom has the pictures up from the Morgan Hill Marathon and Half.  They look awesome! Take a look here:

http://www2.brightroom.com/event.aspx?eid=70496

 Remember the Half Marathon is $50 and the Full $65 through November 30th.

First thank you to all the athletes and volunteers who came out.  I'll keep this short.

1. Registration has opened for the 2011 event.  It has been moved to October 23rd.  We have a $15.00 discount for the half and $20.00 for the full only until Nov 30.  Remember this event did sell out!!!!  We are more then likely going to do dual medals for either Nike or Silicon Valley depending on their date when they set it. 

2. You can print up your finisher certificate on the results page now.  Search for your name (check your time) and then click on your name.  Wait a few seconds and the cert will come up.  Have fun with it!

3. We have added some pictures of the event under the Gallery.  Our pictures.  Brightrooms should be ready soon.

4. We have also added the K-Swiss polo shirts, Hoodies, Hats, and MHM Wine Glasses under the shop section.  If you are looking for a runner shirt let us know we have a few left.  ALL SALES HELP FUND NEXT YEAR.

Updated web searchable results will be up later today.  Thanks to everyone who made this a great event.  This includes but is not limited to:

1. Athletes
2. Volunteers
3. Sponsors
4. City Of Morgan Hill
5. Santa Clara County
6. Did I mention Volunteers?

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