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White Rock: Testimonials from Clinic Participants

October 12, 2008

Before I left for Victoria yesterday I saw your e-mail announcing week 1 of the next programme..... and my spirits soared. I knew that the race in Victoria wasn't the end at all, it's just the beginning!

And as for Victoria this morning.....

I don't want to finish the day without dropping you a line to say a H-U-G-E thank you for getting me to the start line of the half marathon and then, just as remarkable, getting me over the finish line! My chip time was 2:34:51 and I floated all the way through the chute feeling nothing but gratitude for the fact I could run at all, that it was a magnificent day, and that you had given me such a precious gift. Your gift to me has been a fantastic training program all wrapped up unfailing in support and encouragement.

Thank you Lorne.

So here's to week 1....I can't wait!

Hugs, Pat

October 13, 2008

Hi Lorne

Just want to say thank you for being a great coach. Your program works.

I did the Turkey Trot today & I had a great race, I ran strong & in a consistent tempo pace that I even surprised myself. I busted up Burrard St. bridge & even sprinted on the last 500m toward the finish line. I was totally done at the end & there was no way I could run anymore, so I knew I raced it well & I know it was the result of your training program. I finished at 1:09:28 chip time.

Overall I didn't care what my finish time was…. okay yes I do care if I ran under an hour I would have been deliriously happy but I know that isn't going to happen. I don't have those fast twitch muscles that you've talked about & long distance running is more my thing but I'm please with how I ran the race. It was the result of all the speed intervals workouts, tempo runs, hill repeats….. etc. that made me felt so strong today.

Thank you Lorne, your clinic rocks!

Maggie

October 14, 2008

Lorne's program was a tough but energizing one for all of us; he pushed many of us beyond where we had thought we could go. Now we can sit back with a huge sense of pride in having gone through such an invigorating program. We are so much more fit and phenomenally much more wise in our life experiences. I've only run 4 marathons and a few half marathons now but I feel that I learn so much each time.

The physical effort required to go through these training sessions whether you run a race or not, the mental will, and sheer determination to improve ourselves in mind and spirit are aspects of these clinics that are so valuable. Let's be sure to take those successes along with us as we move forward.

A very special thanks to Russ and Lorne for their dedication to the program and to making it work for each of us. The wisdom and experience from each of you is so much appreciated.

Many thanks to each of you in the 3:45ish group and to all those in other pacing groups for all the camaraderie and support you've given Carolyn and I throughout this session. We had so much fun and I look forward to lots more in the future with all my running friends!

All the best,

Taryn

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