Last updated: 1/2012

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From: Eelco de Boer
Groningen, The Netherlands
Tuesday, May 8th

Subject: I wouldn't believe this myself either...

If anyone would have stepped up to me two and a half years ago to tell me I would become a Marathon Runner, improve my personal life in different area's and lose over 44 Pounds, I would have never believed it.

At that time I was struggling with many things in my personal life. I was way too fat so I seriously needed to lose a lot of weight plus I had the feeling that I wasn?t succeeding in anything?

?I Wanted To Accomplish Something Big... But I Had No Clue What To Do??

I used to hate going on a diet and my weight went up and down all the time ever since I was young. I was feeling tired almost all of the time so about 2,5 years ago I decided I desperately needed to change some major things in my life. I just wasn?t happy and things needed to change...

?I Decided to Run A Marathon??

How and why did I decide to run a marathon? Was I crazy?

First, let me go back 2,5 years ago?

23rd of September 2004:

I was at my parents place for a visit. We were barbequing and enjoying some nice cold beers and a bunch of spare-ribs. My father had a lot to do with my decision to start training for a marathon
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My father had been a sportsman since he was 29 years old. Before he reached that age he was kind of like me. He drank and ate a lot, didn?t feel fit and just didn?t succeed in anything.

On that day, my father told me sports had changed his life

He also told me how he got started. He couldn?t even run for one minute when he was 29 years old. This was kind of hard for me to understand because I have always known him as a sportsman. However, when he was 40 years old he finished his first triathlon (that?s 4 kilometres swimming, 180 kilometres cycle racing and 42 kilometres running? beat that!)

He had won a lot of prices before he reached that ?milestone? and in my opinion he is still a big sportsman (He is 54 years old now)

His life became so much better after he started practicing sports. At the age of 29, my father was in the same situation as I was, the only difference was that he was a few years older.

?So If He Could Do It At That Time, Why Couldn?t I??

These are the things I wanted to accomplish at that time:

?finish my study;

?start my own business;

lose weight;

feel good and look better;

accomplish ?something??

Then I said it: that ?something? turned out to be (And yes they laughed, very hard)

?I Am Going To Run A Marathon!??

?Is it possible??, I asked my father. He told me the Rotterdam Marathon was going to be in April so I had almost seven months to prepare for it. So in theory, it would be possible. I don?t think he actually believed me though (I said it while I was eating a bunch of spareribs with a beer in my hand)

So I decided to DO it, and honestly, I DID believe in myself. Almost seven months later, I had lost 44 pounds, finished my study, set up several businesses, learned to speak a foreign language and felt and looked much better?

The only way to do it was to set a goal and to simply don?t stop before I reached that goal (I will tell you more about setting goals (and how it can change your life) later on this page.)

So that?s what I did, I set a goal?

?And I Did It! (Within 6,5 Months)?

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?I Went From Being Way Too Fat, Feeling Miserable And Having No Energy To Becoming A Marathon Runner Within 6,5 Months, And I Never Looked Back??

After only 6,5 months of training! And guess what? It wasn?t even that hard! I even lost more weight after I finished my first marathon?

That?s right, it?s the truth! It did change my life to the extreme (and so can yours) but first I will tell you how and why I decided to run a marathon.

?Seriously, If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Too??

It changed my life, and it can change your life too. I decided that if I could do it, I could also help others and actually I did help others?I will show you some examples later on this page but first you need to read on to get the rest of the story.

I never would have thought that I was actually able to help others with running. I?m not a skinny athlete, still got ?big bones ;)? but I did manage to help myself to the better and even more important, I helped a lot of people with my free tips, tricks and techniques. I received over a thousand messages on my website and I received countless emails from runners all over the world.

Whenever I start to hesitate I simply look back at where I was (before I started running) and how I felt after finishing my first marathon and suddenly it feels like everything is possible.

This principle alone made my life so much better and made me do things I would never have dreamed off two years ago and I can only imagine what this principle will do for me for the rest of my life? seriously!

My friends (and family) all laughed when I said that I was going to run a marathon but I didn?t listen to them. After I finished my first marathon I did set up some other ?big goals? which I never would have thought I would accomplish two years ago but I also achieved these goals all because of one simple principle which I will talk about later on this page.

I feel like I?m getting off track now?

?I Wanted To Give Back To All The People That Have Been So Kind To Me?

The success stories I received made a big impact on me so I had the feeling I had to give back to all the great people who contacted me to tell me their success stories. I literally put all my free time of the last couple of months in this project but it has been the greatest thing I ever did since I finished my first marathon? This is like another milestone for me?

So what did I do the last couple of months?

I decided to put up a program which can help you even more. It took me months of my free time to finish this program and I am convinced that this program will help you with running? And with life!

That?s right, this program won?t just help with running but if you apply all these principles, strategies and techniques it will increase the quality of your personal life also which I will also be covering later on this page.

Here?s What You Will Discover In This Exclusive, Never Seen Before Program??

?Run That Marathon Multimedia Program?

The last couple of months I?ve been working on this program and as I said earlier, this is another milestone for me and this could be the beginning of something big for you.

Here?s an overview of what you will discover in this program. I divided it in 8 parts for your convenience so whenever you want access to this material you can get it quick and easy.

Part 1

?The Motivational Part?

I am not a motivational speaker like Tony Robbins or any other self improvement guru but I did find out a lot of techniques which are helping me to move forward in my live (and I?ve seen others implement these techniques which helped them to the extreme) so this is a very important part.

?Just Implement These Techniques And It Will Change Your Life? Guaranteed!?

You will discover everything you need to know about how to achieve big things for the rest of your live (and of course how to run a marathon which is a big achievement).

This is what you will discover in the first section of this program :

How to take action, and why it is so important to take serious action. If you apply to this principle it will change your life? Seriously!

Why you are not too old to start running. Believe me, I?ve seen 77 year olds running their first (!) marathon! Unbelievable!

How and why you need to make a plan and what this will do for your progress

How to never make an excuse again to skip a training. If you apply to this principle you WILL run a marathon!

Why you should never let anyone discourage you from running. This rule can be applied not only with running but is a life lesson on its own. (This will help you get what you want faster than you could ever imagine)

How to get disciplined. (this one is so important). First running has to become a routine. Once the line between routine and discipline fades then you got it made!

How to set a goal and why this will help you become a marathon runner. Before I started training I couldn?t imagine myself running 6 miles, but once I set the goal to run the marathon everything changed?

Why you have to think and talk about it all the time. This might sound a little strange but it does help tremendous!

Why you have to be patient. You (most likely) won?t become a marathon runner within a month, but you will get there once you get the patience you need.

How everything gets clear while you are running (I came up with the best ideas while I was running)

My golden rule and why this golden rule made me achieve results extremely fast

How to get motivated at times you feel like giving up

How to deal with the bad days (you will get bad days? I?m sorry!

How to constantly get out of your comfort zone (do this and you will achieve goals bigger than you ever imagined.

You will notice that this part of the program will motivate you to start running and to keep on running until you have achieved your goal (which of course is what this program is made for). However, when you apply these principles on other parts of your life you can achieve tremendous goals.

Part 2

?How To Get Started?

Ok, so you?ve set your goals and you need to know what you need to do to reach that goal but now you got to get started (this is the hardest part. If you?re already running regularly you?re already right on track. If not, it?s okay!)

This part of the program will help you get started.

In part 2 of this program you will discover:

How to get started (even if you never ran a mile before, You will discover how and when you can start training for a marathon, and actually become a marathon runner too! (you will get there? Step by step!)

A detailed running schedule. You will know exactly when you need to run, how often you need to run and the exact distances. You will receive three different running schedules : novice, advanced and excellent.

Why you should take it slow (if you?re not too experienced)

How to get of the couch when you?re too tired to run

How to bridge the gap between knowing and doing

There are a few key elements you need to apply to get started and to get going. Chances are that you?ll get out of your routine once in a while (that?s okay) but it?s imported to get started again! That?s what this part of the program is for.

Part 3

?How To Handle Food and Drinks, and How To Lose Weight!"

When I started out running? I didn?t exactly know what to eat, when to eat and drink and what the best way was to lose that weight. Please note that losing weight wasn?t my primary goal, it came as an extra advantage on the way to my marathon (as many other advantages that will occur when you are training for your marathon).

Once you find out how to handle your food, drinks and how to lose weight it will become easier and you can achieve your goal even faster!

How to lose more weight by running less hard

Why you should focus on the running, not the weight loss

When to eat (before or after running?)

How and why you should test the food you eat

What (and how) to eat during your trainings (or the marathon)

What to drink before, during and after running

How to manage drinks and food during the longer trainings

How much you should eat and drink the days before a marathon

So now you know what to eat before, during and after you run which is quite important especially when you are going to run longer and more often. It?s time to move on to your clothing. You can get started, keep going and know what to eat but all of this can be useless if you wear the wrong clothes (especially your shoes). Let?s get to part 4!

Part 4

??What Clothes To Wear, What Shoes To Buy?

I?ve seen so many people run on the wrong shoes which injured them for the rest of their lives. Next to the injuries (which we will talk about later on) it is very important to choose the right clothes so you can make progress even faster. It can be those small things which can help you tremendously during your trainings.

Here?s a short overview of what you will discover in Part 4 of this program

What socks to wear during your trainings (yes, that?s important too!)

Why you shouldn?t save money on your running shoes. Your feet are important, you might need them once!

What running shoes to buy when you are overweight (been there done that J)

How to look great during training. (you don?t have to feel embarrassed while you?re running!)

How to wear your clothes (this one is important for the heavy ?sweaters?)

When to buy new running shoes (neglect this advice and you will get injured) and how many pairs of shoes you actually need

So now you know what clothes to wear and what shoes to buy, but this isn?t a guarantee to stay out of injuries. Of course the right clothes and shoes are very important for you not getting injured however there are a lot of other things you need to know to stay out of injuries, so let?s move on to the next part of this program ?how to stay out of injuries?.

Part 5

??How To Stay Out Of Injuries?

Well this might not sound too exciting but whenever you are going to be a runner, you will get injured. It might be a nasty injury or smaller injuries but you will get them. This doesn?t have to be a big problem if you can manage to prevent yourself from getting big injuries.

On my way to my first marathon I got injured several times but there is a way to deal with it. (I broke my hand 3,5 months before my first marathon so I had to walk with plaster bandage for a whole month. This was my ?nastiest? injury on my way to my first marathon.)

Of course the best way to stay out of injuries is to prevent it. This is what this part of the program is all about. Maybe not so exciting but extremely important!

In Part 5 of this program you will discover :

How to NOT get hit by a car during running in the night J

Why it might be a good idea to start training with a heart rate monitor

How to prevent sweat coming into your eyes while you are running

How to prevent cramp. You don?t want to have cramps during training. It will slow you down and it is hard to enjoy running while having pain

How to use cross-training to prevent injuries

How to not get a cold in the winter or during rainy days

How to stay out of nasty injuries by walking on the ?right? side of the road

Why you should and why you shouldn?t run in circles

Why you should NOT run the same circle you always do (it sounds strange, but this one will prevent injuries also

How to avoid dehydration (which is often overlooked, but extremely important)

How to prevent headaches during or after your training

Why you need to run on the left side of the road (except for the British)

How to cope with injuries? Don?t let the injuries win from you!

How to prevent blisters, or how to deal with them

Once you?ve found out how to stay out of injuries you are ready to actually start implementing all these strategies out of this program. Here comes the fun part!

Part 6

?Running Tips, Tricks And Techniques?

In this part of the program you will discover how you can run longer, faster and further. Once you?ve reached the point where you can run longer than you could ever imagine you have to apply these running tips, tricks and techniques. You will discover how to keep on going when you feel like giving up, what speed to run and a lot more other great strategies which helped me (and many others) improve my training to the extreme!

In this (extremely important) part of the program you will find out:

How you can avoid running with a bottle of water in your hands (or jacket)

Why you should run in quiet surroundings

When to run (in the morning, afternoon of evening?)

How to make your results measurable and what this will do for you

How to do a ?warming-up?

How to cool down

How to stretch, and when

Why you should run slower than you would like to.

Why you shouldn?t run more than two long distances a week

How to use my ?pick a point technique? (this one has helped so many runners, I invented it! ;)

How to improve your speed

Why you should listen to your body (and not your mind!)

What to do when you haven?t followed your running schedule

Why you should run different races before you start running a marathon

How far you should run before running a marathon

Once you?ve applied all the principles above you have discovered that running long distances isn?t as hard as it looks like. You will find out that running even can be fun! (I used to hate running up until 3 years ago!).

Part 7

?How To Enjoy Running?

This part of the program might sound fun (and it is) but this part is also extremely important. As for anything else in life, you got to love what you do! As I said earlier, I used to hate running up until three years ago. Now I can?t live without it. I spoke to many people who also disliked running and now they are addicted!

It might sound strange but this part of the program can really take you?re running career to a higher level!

In Part 7 of this program you will find out :

Why you should buy an mp3 player. Once you do this it will make your trainings much more fun (and easier!)

How to come up with great (business) ideas during running (and how to NOT forget them)

Why you should run outside instead of inside on a treadmill

How to plan your time efficiently. Running will take a lot of your time so you need to plan your time efficiently. You will love this one!

Why you should (or shouldn?t!) get a running buddy

How to actually enjoy running (I used to hate running, now I?m addicted!)

How you can educate yourself during training (this one made me finish my college and learn a foreign language)

Why (and how) listen to songs will make running easier for you!

Well, after you put all these strategies to action you eventually WILL come to the point that you are able to run a marathon. (or any other distance, if your goal is 10 kilometres ALL these principle will work too!).

Training and being able to run a marathon isn?t everything. You need to know what to do before, during and after your marathon. I was extremely nervous when I ran my first marathon so do not underestimate this part of the program!

Part 8

?What To Do Before, During And After Your First (Marathon) Race?

Even if you followed all the steps of this program, you can still fail during your marathon if you don?t follow these procedures. Don?t ruin your first marathon by making these mistakes! Just follow this step by step part of this program and you can (and must) enjoy your first marathon!

How much you should drink the days before a marathon

What and how much you should eat the day before the marathon

How to manage your sleep one day before the marathon

How to act during the marathon

Easy tips, tricks and techniques for your first marathon

Which speed you should run during the marathon

How to ?warm up? for the marathon

How to ?run your own race? in your own speed

What to do after the marathon

And much, much more?

In this program you will you will receive a total of 99 tips, tricks and techniques on how to run a marathon and this program contains three different formats for your convenience so you can apply all these strategies, whatever works best for you.

Component 1 ?Run That Marathon Video Program?

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Run That Marathon Video Program

In this video you will discover all the tips, tricks and techniques on running a marathon. You will see a video presentation of the ?Run That Marathon Program? and you will hear my voiceover.

Just sit back, relax and watch everything you need to know on how to run a marathon, setting goals and accomplish great things in the rest of your life. This video can be viewed online. You have instant access so you can watch the video immediately! Even if it is 3 o?clock in the morning!

Component 2 ?Run That Marathon E-book?

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Run That Marathon E-Book

In this book you will discover everything you need to know on how to run a marathon. I don?t want you to just watch the video but I want you to read this book and whenever you feel like giving up or whenever you are out of motivation I want you to grab this easy-to-read book and get motivated again to start running! Take the easy tips out of this book to grab your running clothes and start running!

As you might know, I?m all about ?Time Management?. If you are really serious about running a marathon (or you just want to train a lot in the near future) it WILL take a lot of time out of your leisure time and I also thought about that too ;) That?s what the third component is made for.??

Next to the Video AND the book you will also receive the recordings of this program on mp3 so you can listen to the program DURING your training! The perfect example of Time Management ;)

Component 3 ?Run That Marathon Audio Program?

Run That Marathon Audio Book

This is what I want you to do: Download some of your favourite music and put those songs on an mp3 player. Next to these songs you?ll also put Run That Marathon Audio program on your mp3 player. Before or during your training you can switch from your favourite music to my program, the perfect combination of self improvement and fun!

Note : During my trainings I learned how to speak Spanish and I listened to other ?educational material? all the time during my trainings. I switched between my favourite tunes which I also love to listen to during my training. You?ve got to enjoy you?re training and it can even make you smarter too!

You will receive all the tips from the video and the book on this audio program so you can view, read and listen to the complete program! I want you to ?consume? it every way you can so you will benefit from this program as much as possible!

The good part of this program is that you can start immediately, even if it is 3 o clock in the morning. You can download or view all the material (Video, Book and Audio book) immediately so you don?t have to wait! It would take weeks for you to receive it if I had to send it all out from the Netherlands but now you can download it instantly! There?s no time to waste and you can start applying everything you get out of this program immediately!

?If You Liked My Free Emails, You Will Love This Program?

Click here to get instant access to the ?Run That Marathon Multimedia Program!?

If you don?t feel happy about your investment for any particular reason, I will refund the full amount within 24 hours, no questions asked! That?s how convinced I am that this program will help you.

My ?big goal? is to help you with this program and I only want satisfied customers. Once again, feel free to try out this program and I will guarantee that you will succeed. That?s why this program comes with an eight week money back guarantee.

Time Sensitive Bonus #1

You will receive a video where you see me finishing my first marathon (this is kind of embarrassing, you?ll see (and hear) why in the video itself?) I don?t want the whole world to see this video so that?s why I?m thinking of pulling off this video shortly.

Time Sensitive Bonus #2

Well this is kind of embarrassing also, but I cannot mention what it is exactly because it is kind of personal. I?m also considering pulling off this extra bonus also since it is very personal. You will get a lot out of this bonus as well. Click here to get instant access to this complete program.

Once again, I don?t mind if you try out this program for free! That?s right, you can try out this program for eight long weeks and if it didn?t help you simply send me an email and I will refund your investment immediately without asking any questions. No hard feelings!

Click here to get instant access to the ?Run That Marathon Multimedia Program!?

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This is a digital program. After payment you will be taken to a webpage where you have instant access to your program. This means you will receive your program instantly, even when it is 3 o?clock in the morning!

Run That Marathon Multimedia Program

Click here to get instant access to the ?Run That Marathon Multimedia Program!?

?Here You Will Find Just ?Some? Of The Testimonials I Received From Runners All Over The World Who Made Progress With Implementing Just Some Of My Tips, Tricks And Techniques??

Hi Eelco,

Your tips are very practical and easy to follow. I have been running for two months now and since I received your messages I try not to stop when I?m running. I might run a bit slower but I don?t stop!

I would like to thank you for your time and dedication to motivate others to challenge themselves. Running is not only about physical health it is much more than that. Running is about making a commitment with yourself, finding value in reaching a goal, overcoming fear and mostly finding a strong inner connection.

Thanks,
Evelyn

Dear Eelco,

I think your messages are very beneficial and help a lot for those first-time marathon runners, and those who have been running for a while. The tips, tricks and techniques that you have provided, have helped in many ways

I am currently training for an 8K run, and I believe that your tips and tricks and techniques will help me a lot. I have less than three months until my run, and they have given me encouragement and help that I find very beneficial. They are great to know, as I will be able to use them in future runs.

Thank you,
Sashiere Stewart

Hi Eelco,

Thank you for your free tips, I think they are great! I?ve been running on and off for 5 years and I think it?s the best advice for a ? marathon!

Regards,
Tracy

Dear Eelco,

I love to read other people comments. It keeps me going and reminds me that I can too! I?ve been running just under a year and since I received your free tips I started running more regularly!

Thanks,
Elin Maria Halldorsdottir
Gothenburg, Sweden

Eelco,

I think your emails really encourage me to get out there and push myself to the limit! I love to read them- it helps me make sure I am doing everything correctly, so that I can enjoy my running, get better, and avoid injury!

?I Went From Running For 20 minutes In January, To Running 70 Minutes Now!?

I went from running for 20 minutes in January, to running 70 minutes now! I used to hate running, but now I love it! I was always the girl that never wanted to run because "it is hard." But- I love it now and am definitely going to keep it up!

Chariti
Tennessee

Eelco,

Thanks for your tips, I think they have been really helpful.

Right after Christmas I started to use your routine and did very well. Then unfortunately the weather got really cold and I had to stop for awhile. I cannot tolerate the extreme temperature because I have difficulty breathing. Now that the weather is starting to warm up I am going to start again.

Mary
Pennsylvania

?Since I Received Your Messages I?ve Been Running Farther And Faster!?

Hi Eelco,

I?ve been running for two years and I think your tips are really helpful! Since I received your messages I?ve been running farther and faster!

Thank you!
Brain

Dear Eelco,

I think your tips are excellent!

Ana Victoria Ferreyra Hern?ndez
Mexico City

Hi Eelco

I love your tips and tricks, they always seem to answer that question many people are afraid to maybe ask.

I?ve been running on and off for two years and I made progress since I received your tips!

Thanks,

Melissa

Dear Eelco,

5 years ago I started walking/running at the MS Challenge Walk and have been increasing since then.

I think your tips are great! many helpful hints.

Thank you,

Elaine
Braintree, Ma

Hi Eelco!

I think your tips are excellent...I wish I had someone to help me get started!

I have your schedule and I intend to re-re-re-start. I have a baby and have a hard time getting a good nights rest which makes it hard to get motivated to get up and run. Excuses??

Regards,

Lalitha Mantha
New Jersey

?I?ve been Running Over 20 Years Now And I Think The Tips Are Great!?

Eelco,

I?ve been running over 20 years now and I think the tips are great!

Enjoying reading the responses.

Regards,

Bob Orwig
Toledo, Ohio

Hi Eelco,

I enjoy reading tips and use them as and when I need them. They are very useful!

I definitely made progress since I received your messages!

Thanks,

Marie Jackson
London, England

Eelco,

Your tips are brilliant! Keep them coming, I look forward to receiving them.

Thanks,

Stacey
East Yorkshire

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Dear Eelco,

Your tips are excellent! I am beginning your workout plan for a full marathon (towards berlin, my second marathon) next week.

Thanks,

Issar

Eelco,

I have found tips really helpful. Also reading others tips good.

I always keep in mind what I read!

Marie

Dear Eelco,

As a newer runner your tips help me, as I have not experienced a lot of the things I am facing.

?Since I Received Your Messages I Decreased My Time In Longer Runs.?

Since I received your messages I decreased my time in longer runs. I have also decided to run a marathon in October 2007 rather than wait until 2008.

Regards,

Casey Lake
Michigan ? USA

Hi Eelco,

Your tips are very good. insightful and encouraging, even if like me you aren?t in training for a marathon, but just want to improve general fitness, as running can be done no matter what country you are in, all you need are your shoes.

I really enjoyed reading. However but I still have not lost as much weight as I'd liked as I thought by this time, i.e. 5mths on, that I'd have lost half a stone. Admittedly I only run approx 20 minutes for an average of 4 evenings (at least). Although I see an improvement in fitness compared to when I started, I again imagined I'd be able to do my 20min run without stopping which I can't.

I still seem to have to stop running and walk (approx 4 times during my run). Unlike you and some of your readers I am unable to keep running regardless, but maybe that?s mind over matter?

Initially I was running in the wrong footwear and endured pains/strains which would force me to stop running every couple of days or so. But since January when I got myself specialised running shoes for outdoors I have no pains, strains whatsoever.

I am amazed at the difference.

Kind regards,

Micheale
Ireland

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Hi Eelco!

Many thanks for all your help!

Karen
Surrey, England

Dear Eelco,

I really appreciate your info, as there are very few people out there who take time and effort to offer such excellent tips. Keep up the good work. congrats and thanks.

I had been running for more than two years, but had to discontinue because of knee pain. I have started again but now I am jogging only for fear of a relapse of knee pain.

I had accidentally stumbled on your site and after seeing your tips and advice I have started again. I am making little progress now as I don?t want to get hurt again.

Thank you,

Rajin Ikhaanth

Hi Eelco,

Good tips. I've heard a lot of what you've had to say in my past running

Regards,

Richard Currey
Council Bluffs, Iowa (right across the river from Omaha, Nebraska).

Dear Eelco,

Very helpful & encouraging tips!

Qistina

Hi Eelco,

I think that your tips are helpful and motivating.

Thanks,

Melissa Collins

Dear Eelco,

I learned a lot from your advice.

I already enjoyed my sixth marathon at the end of March. I have another marathon to attend in May. Thanks!

Hill

Hi Eelco,

I look forward to your messages and tips, they are kind of like little bursts of motivation.

I have began running outside more versus the treadmill also!

Lisa
Westland, Michigan USA

Eelco,

Your tips are very good!

My mind is very willing, but the legs don't want to work! In my head I know I can do it, but its just getting the body to show willing?

Kind Regards,

Joy
Coventry in England

Hi Eelco,

Your tips are Great!

I got some new ideas to try for my next marathon

Regards,

Becky

Dear Eelco,

I?ve been running for 1.5 years now.

I love the tips and techniques. Even better I love the feedback and comments from other runners. It's nice to see what helps one person but when you can hear 20 other success stories it's pretty inspiring

Thanks,

Kenye
Michigan

Hi Eelco!

Great information, like to read about others comments as they might relate to myself as well.

Adia
Alberta

Dear Eelco,

Your information is motivating!

Emil
Denmark

Hi Eelco,

Very good and very helpful information.

Alison Cottam
Aberdeen

Dear Eelco,

Great tips!

I am a little apprehensive about taking on a major commitment like running the marathon. Failure scares me, but I have to remind myself that at the very least the process will benefit me.

Jeff T.

?I Will Be 65 This Summer And In 5 Months I Am Up To Jogging 4 Miles. Everytime I Thought Of Stopping I Would Remember You Making That Statement And It Kept Me Going. Thank You So Much.?

Dear Eelco,

I would love to receive more tips of you.

I will be 65 this summer and in 5 months I am up to jogging 4 miles. I loved your tip about not stopping for anything. Slow down but do not stop because it is hard to start again.

I started with a combination of jogging and walking and kept at it till now I can jog for an hour non stop. Every time I thought of stopping I would remember you making that statement and it kept me going. Thank you so much.

Joan
Canada & U.S.

Hi Eelco!

I love reading all of your tips about running. I am a beginner so I'm am taking all the info I can get!

Michelle
Wisconsin
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?I?ve Made 100% Progress From 7km To 26km.?

Eelco,

It's been absolutely fantastic and inspiring!

I?ve made 100% progress from 7km to 26km.

Dr.Vinay

Hi Eelco

Very good information. I keep checking for handy hints and advice, I have improved due to a combination of things one being your site.

Keep up the good work, it really helps to have an informed site to log on to.

John
Cork city , Ireland

Fantastic tips!? thanks, they've really helped me so far,

Karen
Cork, Ireland

?Your Tips, They're Great. I've Been Using Them And They Help Me, It's Easier To Run My 4km Than It Has Been Before.?

Hi Eelco,

Your tips, they're great. I've been using them and they help me, it's easier to run my 4km than it has been before.

I think running is one of the greatest things in life.

Tota
(I live on a farm in Iceland)

?You Have Walked Me Through It All And I Would Love To Continue Receiving Your Tips.?

Dear Eelco,

I think that yours tips are very motivational and have helped me every time I get on the road for a run. My favourite is "pick a point". Where you pick an object and run to it.... then pick another.

I had a couple of friends that were running the Country Music Marathon and they inspired me. I never said that I was going to run but I set little goals, 5K, 10K and now it is time my next goal is the CMM 1/2 Marathon.

Once I have done that I would like to begin training for a full marathon. I feel that because of the toll that it takes on your body I would like to plan for at least 6-12 months for the full.

You have walked me through it all and I would love to continue receiving your tips.

I feel that I have struggled with my training. I've gotten sick 3 times in 4 months the last was the flu. Come to find out you shouldn't give blood while training.

Thanks a lot,

Macy Littrell
Nashville TN USA

Dear Eelco,

Thanks for the tips, they?re great - I am already at over 4 miles and the marathon is on in October!

John
Dublin Ireland

I love all of the messages you send me. They give me great ideas and help me with many of my problem areas. You have also inspired me to keep going with my goal of running my first marathon.

I also ran a 7 minute mile!!!

Meghan

Hi Eelco!

I think your tips are great

I am training for the Gold Coast Half Marathon again this year (July 2007) I completed this last year and it was the first run I had ever participated in and I was quiet happy with my time (2hrs 18 min)

I am 6 weeks back into training and still feel most of the runs are hard.

Kind Regards,

Kat
Super!

Sasa Dimic
Belgrade

Hi Eelco,

Your tips are good, they really help you get better.

I am preparing for a half marathon in May

Thanks,

Margaret
Guatemala

Dear Eelco,

I really appreciate all the helpful information, especially the schedule for beginners.

I sat down and re-scheduled the beginners plan to meet my personal needs. My next step is to purchase a good pair of shoes. I will be doing the majority of my running on a treadmill. I know you said to start slow.
Kind Regards,

Theresa Edgerton
Indiana

Hi Eelco,

I?ve been running over 10 years now.

All the tips are extremely useful, constant reminders to keep you on track.

Sunita Dawett
London

Your tips are excellent & the contribution's from other 's also .

Brian Conneely

?There Are Times That I Have Felt Faltering And Needed That Pat In The Back, And I Can Surely Relate To You.?

Dear Eelco,

Your information is excellent!!! A great motivational tool, especially for an ex-athlete (swimmer, triathlete) trying to make a comeback after being in 320 lbs. Keep up the great work, Eelco.

I have made a lot of progress, especially in the motivational area. There are times that I have felt faltering and needed that pat in the back, and I can surely relate to you.

Keep on running and let's head for the ultras!!!

William G. Prats
Puerto Rico

Your tips and tricks have been helpful.

My longest run was 19 miles about a month ago. I am planning on running my first marathon April 28th. I really don't care about my time. My goal is to finish.

Lisa

Dear Eelco,

I have always been running, but last fall was my first official half marathon, with little or no training. I will be running two more before the marathon. I want to decrease my time, and become a more consistent runner.

I think your tips are very helpful, and it is interesting to view the comments of other runners.

Thanks,

Tonya
I live in Rigby, Idaho

I have really benefited from the tips and tricks so far, Thanks!

David

?Your Tips Are Invaluable And We Would Like You To Continue Helping Runners All Over The World.?

Hi Eelco,
Great tips for both beginners and seasoned runners! I have completed two 5k, one 8 km and one 15 km races and improved my timing to 6:30 per km.

Your tips are invaluable and we would like you to continue helping runners all over the world.

Kind regards,

Sanjay

?I Am Now Seeing The Benefits With Improved Fitness And Weight Loss. Thank You!?

Dear Eelco,

You have been very helpful and motivational!

I?ve been running for five months and I have doubled the miles I run and have signed up for 3 races including the Great North Run.

Your email about running around the lake and not getting anywhere really inspired me to run a lot further. I am now seeing the benefits with improved fitness and weight loss. Thank You!

Ian
Formby Merseyside UK

Eelco,

Its only few days since I started running, but I am following your schedule and I feel very confident about it, this is my second week and I am running 3 miles now.

Thank you,

Calvin Miranda
Trivandrum Kerala India

This is the second day since I signed up. But I can see where they are going to help.

Love the tips!

Regards,
Ross

?I Just Like To Say: Thanks Eelco?

I think it is a great idea to share all those tips, techniques and so on. All of us realize that we are on the good road toward the marathon

I was able to overcome the 50 minutes fence on the 10 km race. Last march 25th, I got 48m40s on 10KM

I just like to say: Thanks Eelco

Francisco

Dear Eelco

I think you have wonderful tips and techniques and especially for one like me who used to run a lot about 5K every day and I have because of work reasons have stopped for about 4 years and don?t seem to be able to get back to myself I think you are wonderful with your whole attitude and website.

Regards,

Erica Amiel
Israel

Hi Eelco,

The tips are excellent, I?ve made lots of progress, they really helped me

Regards,

Paul Farrell
Liverpool

I have found all of the free tips, tricks and techniques helpful. Some are more helpful than others, but I give each one serious consideration.

Kendra

Hi Eelco

I have enjoyed your tips and I really liked your schedule. It worked fine for my son.

Thank you

Dianna

Hi Eelco,

Very useful and inspiring information

I can't wait for my next run

Kind Regards,

Steve
Yeovil England .... Surrounded by beautiful Somerset and Dorset countryside

Hi Eelco,

So so helpful, thanks a lot. :)

I run & walk 2 times per week, 6km each. I go to gym 4 times a week. I go for Horseback riding 3 times a week. I have a problem that I gain a little in GYM.. I wanna bulk some muscles before summer, and also I wanna shed away fats for good!!!

Waleed EL-Kordy
Egypt

?I Spread Your Ideas To Many Colleagues And Friends.?

Dear Eelco,

I find your tips about training and preparation for the Marathon great. I share your training tips with my running friends; they also find this of great value. Keep on the good work!

I have been going through some consolidation stage using your tips; also one tends to run more slowly and build up endurance during the winter season.

Our running paths can be slippery during winter, due to snow, sleed and blowing rain and other things. I?ll soon start more speed work and then count on your tips that I have been using this winter.

I find your ideas great and an inspiration to anyone interested in running - I spread your ideas to many colleagues and friends.

I live in Reykjavik, Iceland. Running is quite popular in Iceland as all sport in general. We have several running happenings all over the year but the single biggest competition for general runners is The Reykjavik Marathon, this year on August 18, offering A Fun run of 3.5 km, 10 K, Half Marathon and a Marathon. Participants anround 3000.

Gudmundur Gislason
Reykjavik, Iceland

Hi Eelco,

Haven't made a huge and instant change but I do think about your tips and techniques while running and they are having an effect. I've definitely added mileage to my weeks.

Jamie
Alaska

Hi Eelco!

The tips are good and let me know I can continue. I have been running 5K. Actually walk/run. I work to close the gap and run the full5K I think persistence and permission to walk is my answer.

I?ve been running on and off for ten years now.

I have made mental progress and some distance.

I am in China. Shenyang, to be exact. I run inside because of pollution. I am not fond of treadmill but it is the choice now. Spring is coming and there is a wonderful park. I will go there.

Hope to run a 10K in Beijing at the Great Wall. Running is mental. My body is ready to get that 5K but my mind ..... Mental suggestions. I feel powerful just finishing the walk/run. I have done this before but I must re-establish with myself that I can.

Kind Regards,

Constance

Hi,

Eelco all your information is a big help. They tips are great.

The real progress I?ve made is to look deep in my soul because even I am a completely new runner, I have participate and finish in two marathons.

Thanks,

Achilleas
Greece, Athens

Dear Eelco,

Love your tips! Really motivating and helpful. They make the prospect of my first marathon less daunting. I ran for ten years now and I finished my first 1/2 marathon and exceeded my expectations!

Keep the great tips/ideas coming!

Regards,

Marcia

I ran my first 10 mile race in January 2007 and on 1st April I ran my very first 1/2 marathon race!

Thanks,

Kathy
Kent

Hi Eelco,

Excellent tips! it actually motivated me to set my goal to run a marathon and also to keep certain things in mind whenever I run/jog.

Elenda
Singapore

Dear Eelco,

Thanks for your tips, they are very helpful.

I have made some progress now, except for an injury (Obturator Invernus strain) which has kept me from running nearly 3 months now.

I will finally get the chance to run my first 5k on 4/14/07. I am not worried about my time as my goal is to finish the race. I might have to run/walk, but I will finish.

Donna
Indiana

Your tips and tricks?.For one, they are free (thank you). For another, they are interesting.

Ludwig Weber
Philippines

Eelco,

I really appreciate all the help you have given me

Charles Annand
York, PA

Dear Eelco

Fantastic tips! now I can run for 5 kilometres!

I made so many progress, even my friend are impressed and keeps asking why am I running so far and fast.

THANKS!

Diandra

Hi Eelco,

Your marathon tips are very interesting, and encourage me to go on.

I think it?s to early to notice any progress, but it?s important to here from a lot of other people that they are following your tips and that they are improving, so I continue reading what I get into my e-mail.

Seregio Soria
San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Hi Eelco,

I have only just taken up running again after a long break, very enlightening and inspiring tips. They make me want to go out and achieve my targets.

Gordon Hart
Derbyshire in the UK

Eelco,

1st of all i wana say thanks to ya...your tips are very very useful and effective for me..I am running a lot...and you tip of prevent angry works very nicely...

there is huge difference in ma stemna..and ma running speed..now i am running from one month

Aijaz Hussain Asim
Karachi, Pakistan...South Asia..

Dear Eelco,

All the tips, tricks and techniques that you bring to us are helping me a lot with my running. I am 45 years old, and I had been running since my 30 but I never run more than 3 miles.

I had never been in an official running, now I am training by myself an my goal is to run a half marathon this year.

Ever since I started receiving your tips I made progress,? I am running now 6 miles

Thanks,

Tamara
Dominican Republic

Hi Eelco,

Your tips are very helpful and informative. It's also encouraging hearing from you.

Laura
Bellingham, WA

Eelco,

I found your website encouraging and it filled a valuable niche for me.

I only seriously began training for a marathon in Sept. 2006. Your site gave me and my training buddies a few good ideas and techniques, as well as the knowledge that many others were going through the same challenges as we were.

In all, twenty of us from Saudi Arabia travelled to Roma for the 13th Rome Marathon on March 18, 2007. For most of us it was our first attempt at a marathon, and incredibly, all twenty of us completed it in under 5 hours 15 minutes!

Bo Wixted
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

I think your tips are fantastic!

Robbie
Scotland

Dear Eelco,

You?re tips are inspiring!

I was walking on and off for almost four years but last year because of a friend who encouraged me to jog, I did (that was June. For four months, I was running the same route and felt no progress. In fact, I even gained weight. Last Dec to Jan, I decided to change my route and go on a diet.

Last Feb, I joined my first 10km run. Last week, I did another 10km and is looking forward to more and longer distance running. I lost more than 10 kilos.

I love running. My week would not be complete if I don't jog. Am setting goals for long distance runs. I don't care if I don't win. I just want to finish the race.

I live in mountains of Baguio City, north of the Philippines. Cool city. Great for training, clean air, a lot of routes..

Jude
Baguio City, Philippines

Hi Eelco,

very helpful information, I did not have a goal so my motivation was not very good, now I have a goal and a time line, so I feel that I can not skip a training day.

I was recently in a car accident, so I missed a week and a half of training, but I am back on my feet and training again, I think if I didn't have a goal in mind, I would not have got back into it again.

Jewels
Manitoba, Canada

Hi Eelco,

Your tips are fantastic! you inspired me to start a running program to keep a promise I made with my son who I expect will be declared "cancer free" in November. he wants to run a half marathon at Disneyland on Labour Day.

I have gone from walking a mile then running a half mile around a track then walking home. Now I walk the mile at a quick pace to the track and run a mile and a half then walk home.

Tim Mesch
Denver, Colorado USA

?When I Get Tired During My Training And Feeling That I Can't Run Anymore, I Just Think On Your Tips And My Frustration Gets By And I Can Finish My Goal.?

Dear Eelco,

Your tips have been big help to me and encouragement. I'm a bit over weighted and I have 25 weeks to my first marathon. I've been training for 3 weeks now. I'm getting stronger and stronger. It's very helpful to read about your experiences and tips.

Your tip about how to get your mind out of running, was very helpful. When I get tired during my training and feeling that I can't run anymore, I just think on your tips and my frustration gets by and I can finish my goal.

I have a new motto now, same as you :) If you feel that you can't run anymore, then just keep on running.

Thanks,

Moonika
Estonia, Tallinn

?I Couldn't Believe How Fast I Started To Progress After That. If I Had Followed The Advice Of Others, I Would Have Been Discouraged And Probably Would Not Have Kept Up With Running.?

Hi Eelco,

I have really enjoyed reading the tips. They have kept me motivated. I have downloaded many so that I can read them again and again. Some I have heard before, so nice refresher, others are brand new and helpful.

I was not able to start with the 3-5 mile suggestion, so I started with minutes and didn't focus on distance. This helped a lot. I started by running 10 minutes, then 12, then 15, then 20, 25, 30, 35. At 35 minutes, I started focusing on how far I was going which really, really motivated me.

I couldn't believe how fast I started to progress after that. If I had followed the advice of others, I would have been discouraged and probably would not have kept up with running. I was so glad that you suggested starting with minutes.

Brilliant suggestion for beginners.

Elizabeth
Lockhart, Texas, close to Austin, Texas

Eelco,

I express my sincere thanks to you for the tips you have given. Your tips and schedule is really useful for me. I am a beginner. I am using the 5 Kms schedule.

For the last 3 month I am running for a continuous spell in a week. But I cannot improve my running with that schedule. Then your schedule is easy to follow now and I have improved my running a lot.

Thanks,

Michal

I like this tips and they are very useful to improve my performance

Duke
Montevideo ? Uruguay

Eelco,

I look forward to your emails. I incorporate your tips into my training.

I have increased my "running" time.

Nevin

Hi Eelco,

Excellent tips! I find your info is very practical and what you've said in your messages is so true to me.

I really look forward to your messages every month, I wish to see more of it!

Sharon

Hi Eelco,

I think your running schedule is GREAT!

Regards,

Roberta Martin
Folsom, Ca

?Oh My God! Your Tips And Techniques So Far Has Improved My Running Habit So Much That I Always Dream About Participating On A Bigger Marathon... In Fact Your Words Are More Than Courageous To Me And My Nearest Friends Because I Pull Them Near To Read Your Articles..

I Have Been Running For 4 Years Now But I Have Made A Tremendous Progress Since I Started Reading Your
Messages...In Terms Of Mentality And Zeal Towards My Running Attitude..?

Ojike Anselem
Russia

Hi Eelco,

Thanks so much for all your help so far, you've been brilliant!!!

Please keep e-mailing me these tips, I do find them extremely useful.

Thanks,

Jo
NZ

Dear Eelco,

Your tips are extremely helpful for beginner in marathon or into running. Despite being very motivating, it serves as very supporting material to benefit anyone, ANYONE out there!

Adeleide Lim
Malaysia

Hi Eelco,

I love your tips!!! I really think it's great to get tips and suggestions from someone who's already been there! Keep up the good work!!!

It actually just proved to other people that what I was doing was right...I've been trying to help my friends and family but they thought I was doing things wrong...it turned out that you're doing the things I was doing, in a more scheduled kind of way.
I really progress by the way my body feels - knowing when to challenge myself and when to take it easy...I am now pursuing a career in fitness training, then my friends and family will have to listen to me...hee, hee, hee...Good Luck to you...I still love reading your stuff!

Catherine
Long Island, NY

Hi Eelco,

I think you?re tips are great, because I?m going to run my first marathon in October so I need any advice that helps me accomplish my goal, that is to finish that marathon of my dreams.

your story is an example for me, and a way to motivate myself

Andrea
San Jose, Costa Rica

Dear Eelco,

your messages give me hope, if you can run a marathon in 6 mths, I will be able to in a year even given the age difference.

I have not been able to implement all of the tips as I am 57 and I find that I am better off to run/walk. I run 7 mins. then walk 1min. this has enabled me to cover 17Km so far and I will complete my first half marathon in July and have already entered for my first marathon end of October. It has been great to receive your emails,

I really look forward to them. Thanks so much.

Sharon Prentice
New Zealand

Good stuff!

Aimee
VA Beach

Hi Eelco,

I think your tips are very helpful, I have bigger motivation I think, and I have somebody to help me.

Denisa
Slovakia

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I love all of your tips. I am a beginner so I am taking all of the info I can get!

Michelle
Wisconsin

Hi Eelco,

Fantastic useful and encouraging info

Jagdiah Chopda
Mumbai India

?Keep It Up, Little Difference Do Lead To Big Change.?

Very helpful and insightful, esp. considering that they're based on your real-life experience - making it very real and credible indeed

Keep it up, little difference do lead to big change.

Tati
Kuala lumpur, Malaysia

Hi Eelco,

I really like your tips and techniques and I?m always looking forward to hearing from you.

I?m extending my long run on Sundays. I started with 10 km and now I?m at 20 km

As I mentioned above, I?m always looking forward to your mails and I find it very useful to get tips from an experienced runner.

Marion
Munich/Germany

Dear Eelco,

Your free tips are motivating and informative. It helps a lot.

I?ve been running for one and a half month and now I can run/walk about 4kms in 30 minutes.

Haroon

Excellent tips and everybody?s advice has been useful, running is hard because so many people tell you different advice.

Susannah
Macclesfield, cheshire

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Hi Eelco

Love your tips!! You really keep me motivated, next to my running shoes, I have a sheet of paper with all of the motivation quotes I got from the "golden rule" e-mail.

Thanks,

Christina

Eelco,

I really enjoy every tips and emails that you send me.

I'm running 7 miles three times a week, that is a lot. I'm thinking to run a half marathon first. I'm so excited about that.

Cecilia
New York

I love the tips. They are so motivational, I used the slow down and just keep going method.

Shelly

?I Couldn?t Run Even 1 Mile Because I Went Too Fast. After I Read Your Message I Went Out And Ran As Slow As I Could. Guess what? I RAN 3 MILES!?

Eelco,

I think this is a wonderful site for people that are new to running and fitness. Some have never done anything and others have let themselves go. Too many other programs assume that you have some level of fitness before you start. You understand that many of us have to improve and work up to what they consider the beginning.

I started indoors on a treadmill because of the weather and when I went out I didn't know how to pace myself. I couldn?t run even 1 mile, I went too fast. After I read your blog I went out and ran as slow as I could. Guess what? I RAN 3 MILES!

My first race ever was the Shamrock Shuffle 8K on March 25, 2007. I injured my leg and had to walk a little but I finished in 1hour. I can't wait to do more.

Keep up the good work, I look forward to your emails and they help me to stay motivated. Helps me when I get a little down that I am not too old (52) too fat, too slow, whatever.

Jan
Chicago suburbs

Hi Eelco,

I like it a lot, now I can run...ok jog :)

T