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May, 2, 2015
$5 off with this code:
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June 13, 2015
$10 off with this code:
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M&B at Little Rock & Napa Marathon Expos!
Race season is picking up and that menas M&B is on the road! Publisher Jan Seeley and Sales and Marketing Director Jenny Stinson visited two awesome race expos and had a great time catching up with M&B subscribers.
Jan traveled to Little Rock, where she visited with friends of M&B and other runners who had fun with the "pirate"-themed weekend!
Jenny traveled to the expo in Napa Valley and was joined by running legend Bill Rodgers as he signed copies of his book
Marathon Man for fans. 
Congratulations to all of the runners who participated in the events at Little Rock and Napa! Thanks for stopping by to see us at the M&B booths!
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 Between the Lines:
Tatyana McFadden: The Most Dominant Marathoner in the World
Her racing achievements include two-time Grand Slam Winner (2013 & 2014), Paralympic Games medalist, World IPC Champion, and USA Track and Field Champion. She is undeniably the fastest women on three wheels, and at age 25, Tatyana McFadden shows no signs of slowing down.
Our website Editor's Choice article from the March/April edition of M&B highlights Tatyana in Chris Lotsbom's On the Road article
"The Most Dominant (and Determined) Marathoner in the World." You can read the entire article on our website this month!
Chris sat down to talk with Tatyana about her training, motivations, and future aspirations coming off of her second Grand Slam Title in 2014. While her schedule and performance continues to impress us all in the running community, perhaps Tatyana's positive attitude and influence on others is the most impressive of all. Her work as a child-life specialist gives her the opportunity to share her story with critically ill children, leaving a lasting, positive impression on their lives.
In the link to her blog post below, from her website tatyanamcfadden.com, Tatyana challenges us to look at the positives in our life and reminds us to set aside limitations or negativity. As runners, we can all benefit from this mindset, and her words are sure to inspire us, even on the longest training run. Read "Tatyana's New Year's Challenge" and let the words of this amazing athlete encourage your spring training!
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New River Marathon
May 2, 2015
Todd, North Carolina
Come run one of North Carolina's true gems, the New River Marathon, and bring the whole family. All four of the New River races (Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K & 1-Mile) trace the banks of the New River, in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. Ashe County - "The Coolest Corner of North Carolina"- is the stage that has been described by past runners as "unbelievable," "the most beautiful," "gorgeous," and "only Big Sur rivals the beauty of the New River course!"
The majority of the miles of each race follow the easy flow and offer pastoral views of the North-flowing New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers in the United States. The marathon hosts 17 miles along the New River, the half-marathon 9 miles, and the 5K 2 miles.
Runners will enjoy the captivating beauty of horse farms, fields of Christmas trees, and views of the endless Blue Ridge Mountains. For the miles when the races leave the flat New River valley, the hills will remind runners that they are racing in the breathtaking Blue Ridge.
When the running is done after the Saturday morning New River Marathon, whether spending the day, weekend, or week, runners and their families can explore and enjoy the beauty, charm, and history of the region. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Grayson Highlands State Park, numerous mountain towns and villages, art galleries, mountain craft studios, unique stores, mountain and Bluegrass music, and even North Carolina's oldest cheese plant are within an easy 20-45 minute radius of the start/finish.
Experience the beauty of North Carolina's High Country at the New River Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run! www.NewRiverMarathon.com
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Subscriber of the Month:
Scott Ormond
M&B Subscriber Scott Ormond likes to describe his running story as "couch to 100 miles." Read his story, and hear how this positive, driven ultrarunner enjoys the adventures running can bring!
When & why did you start running?
Good question and funny answer! I ran cross-country sophomore year of high school in 1983 to try to get in shape for wrestling, my sport. I hated it. Didn't like training or running but I hung in there. In one particular 5K JV meet I got 119th place out of 126. Hmmm...this may not be my sport (frying pan to the head). But I never got tired that season in wrestling, and I did kick some major butt (21-5 as a sophomore on varsity). I can't remember ever running another step til I was 43, 190 pounds, sick, and tired. My first race was the local Boogies 4th of July 5-mile, "not so fun" run in 2010 with a hard-earned time of 48 minutes and change. Soooo tired. YIKES.
 After deciding to stick with running for awhile, something changed. I got focused, changed my nutrition, and started to act like an athlete! Fortunately, I would end a run with my body feeling great, and my breathing even better. The pain wasn't gone, but it felt completely different with a new attitude. I wanted more, not less. I ran with a goal distance (5 miles? 7?), and each time as I neared my goal, my body asked, "why are you quitting??" I had no good excuse, so I went farther and stopped setting distance goals. The first time I ran 10 miles was the greatest day I can remember. My body filled with adrenaline, I was extremely happy, and that was a goal that I never imagined would be achievable. Remember, I have always hated to run. I now had no limits.
Marathon...and Beyond
My first marathon was also very special, in November of 2011, Rim Rock Marathon in Grand Junction. 4 hours 19 minutes. As I ran down the hill at 23 miles, my hips weren't working well and I seemed to be running sideways. I felt like a crab. The elation I felt upon finish is really indescribable. I ran a 50K; then a double marathon; some backcountry stuff; high altitude; shorter, faster stuff; road and trail. Lots and lots of mistakes and plenty of suffering. HA! Yes, I had a plan, but most importantly, I enjoyed all of this. My thoughts were "What can I accomplish as a couch potato and lousy runner in my mid 40s? Where will this train take me?" This feeling gives my life some much-needed purpose and excitement. My favorite ultra moment has to be crossing the finish line at the Leadville 100 in 2013 in 29 hours 46 minutes, just under the 30-hour cut-off. The sun was up, my dad was there with a smile as big as Texas, and I gave Ken Clouber the biggest, sweatiest, most disgusting hug of his life (ok, I'm sure he has had plenty of those). Five minutes later, when the adrenaline wore off and recovery started?? That's another long and very painful story...
Do you have any training tips, particularly for ultrarunning?
I vary my workouts greatly and cross-train more in the winter. I have incorporated uphill skiing (skinning) into my routine with success. It's great for building leg strength and is an excellent low-impact, zone 2 workout.
I continue to learn and experiment with nutrition, equipment, and shoes. Anything up to a couple hours is a piece of cake, but once I move beyond that it gets more and more complicated. For ultras, I always wear my Ultraspire hydration pack. I have had great success with Altra running shoes, and I carry Generation UCAN as the base of my nutrition. For ultrarunning, I am learning that you really need to prepare for everything and think carefully. Murphy's Law kicks in. How many times have I said, "I must be the dumbest guy on earth!!(insert swear words)," as I pay for my mistakes and then laugh hysterically in disbelief? I do believe becoming fat-adapted and not so dependent on sugar is a huge part of ultra success.
What is in store for you as spring arrives and you start the racing season?
March is here and I am getting fired up!! Winter months are a time for me to rest, focus on cross-training, and improve weaknesses (strength, balance, body awareness). As the trails get rid of the white stuff, I will run a lot more here in Aspen. I plan to start my season in Wendover, UT, at the Salt Flats 50-miler in April. I plan to do a lot of local stuff of all distances, as the racing here and in Leadville area is really special. I have the inaugural Red Bull Rise on the docket in August. There we will hike up Aspen Mountain, take a drink of water, ride the gondola down, and repeat for 12 hours. Wow! I am hoping to run one 100 miler in 2015. Wish me luck.
Feeling alive, experiencing joy, and pushing my body is really what I am after with all of this craziness. I must acknowledge a product called ASEA-redox signaling supplementation, which has been with me the entire way. It facilitated and made possible my journey from couch to 100 miles. My body is young and heals efficiently. I am a huge fan of ultrarunning, as it is a sport that is so exciting and intriguing right now. We should really all become interested and learn from the best. Marathon & Beyond is a great way to learn and keep track of this sport. 2015 is here and it is gonna be epic...buckle up!
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Upcoming Marathon & Beyond 2015 Events
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Expo, Champaign, Illinois, April 23-24, 2015
Grandma's Marathon Expo, Duluth, Minnesota, June 18-19, 2015
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Contact Us - We'd love to hear from you!
Marathon & Beyond
206 N. Randolph St., Suite 400
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-9345
(877) 972-4230 (US only toll-free)
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