Running is frequently an individual sport. Everyone derives something
different from the act of running. In turn, each individual has their
own personal running goals.
My focus is on enabling and empowering individuals to achieve and
exceed their personal running goals.
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THE ROCK 13.1 HALF MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM LAUNCHES ON TUESDAY, JULY.28, 2009 @ 6:30PM!
Start Date: Tuesday, July.28 @
6:30pm Training: 11 weeks (Tues. Nights@
6:30pm,
Saturday Mornings@ 9:30am, and every OTHER
Thurs.@ 6:30PM) Workout Locations: Marina Green
Monkey
Bars (adjacent to Marina/Webster. *NOTE-Weekend
long run locations may change, but location changes
will be communicated well in advance.) Goal Race:The San Jose Rock N' Roll Half
Marathon on Sunday, 10/4! COST: $120 between
5/28/09-6/27/09, $130 on/after 6/28/09
The program includes:
-A comprehensive training schedule
-2-3 weekly professionally coached run workouts
-An email newsletter supporting your training.
-Over 100 fun teammates to run with!
-Technical running shirts
-A $25 Fleet Feet gift card!
-Team social events (bar nights, post-run tailgate
parties, team dinners, etc.)!
Are you looking to conquer 13.1 in 2009? Below are a plethora of opportunities to conquer a half marathon, meet some great people, and have an excellent time along the way!
THE ROCK 13.1-The Rock 13.1 launches on Tuesday, July.28, 2009 @ 6:30PM and concludes with completion of the San Jose Rock N' Roll Half Marathon on 10/4/2009.
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 13.1-Super Bowl Sunday 13.1 launches on Saturday, Nov.14 2009 @ 9:30AM and concludes with completion of the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon on 2/7/2010.
-A comprehensive training schedule
-2-3 weekly professionally coached run workouts
-An email newsletter supporting your training.
-Over 100 fun teammates to run with!
-Technical running shirts
-A $25 Fleet Feet gift card!
-Team social events (bar nights, post-run tailgate
parties, team dinners, etc.)!
If you are interested in having a custom training program designed for yourself and a group of friends or the company/organization you work for, email Matt for more details about designing a custom running program.
Looking to train AND contribute to a GREAT cause? While TNT (Team in Training) is a wonderful organization that supports a great cause, there are a MYRIAD of EXCELLENT local causes that need our help too!
Upcoming Training/Fundraising Programs
Rock N' Run 13.1 for Special Olympics Northern California!
Rock N' Run 13.1 for Special Olympics Northern California-LAUNCHES ON TUESDAY, JULY.28, 2009 @ 6:30PM!
-A comprehensive training schedule
-2-3 weekly professionally coached run workouts
-Over 100 fun teammates to run with!
-A technical running shirt
-A $25 Fleet Feet gift card!
-Your own personalized fundraising webpage
-A fundraising strategy workbook
-Team social events (bar nights, team dinners, etc.)!
-Ongoing support from your coach (Marathon Matt) for both your training and fundraising
There is no 'cost' to participate in any of the above programs, HOWEVER participants are asked to commit to raise a minimum of $100 per mile for a total of $1300 for the respective cause associated with each program.
If you work for a non-profit and are interested in raising money for your cause, email Matt for more details about a custom running program to benefit your cause.
Matt's training program gives me the right combination of inspiration, near term goals, and long term focus to keep me engaged.
His coaching allowed me to exceed even my ambitious target finish time for my last half-marathon.
Matt is a clear communicator, knowledgeable in the sport, and keeps even the hardest workouts light and fun.
All in all, Matt has made a real difference in my running and fitness!
Michael Rothman, Half Marathoner and Marathoner
Not sure if you're ready to join one of Marathon Matt's group training programs? Check out the video below to get a better sense of the people, energy, and FUN you can expect!
Check out some of Marathon Matt's Santa CRUZIN 13.1 Runners from 2008!
'Matt Forsman, the owner of “Marathon Matt,” is a top-level coach who runs everything from 5K to marathons, and does them all fast (he’s a 2:43 marathoner). His training systems come via online coaching and personal attention, and he edged out Pete Kain, one of the most illustrious names in triathlons.'