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The Pack...

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.


Interested in Personal Coaching Programs and Services? CLICK HERE.

Interested in Group Training Programs? CLICK HERE.

Do you want to Train While Supporting a Great Cause? CLICK HERE.



Upcoming Group Training Program



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.)!

Click here to join The Rock 13.1!

Group Training Programs for 2009

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ROCK 13.1!


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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 3.1!


All of the programs above include:

-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.

Group Training/Fundraising Programs 2009

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!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN Rock N' Run 13.1 for Special Olympics Northern California!






You Can Run 13.1 for Girls on the Run!




You Can Run 13.1 for Girls on the Run-LAUNCHES ON SATURDAY, NOV.14, 2009 @ 9:30AM!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN You Can Run 13.1!








Team Open Hand!


Team Open Hand-LAUNCHES ON SATURDAY, NOV.14, 2009 @ 9:30AM!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN Team Open Hand!




All of the programs above include the following:

-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.

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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

Marathon Matt


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!



Marathon Matt In The News

Web-Examiner.com

Q/A with San Francico Entrepreneur: Marathon Matt on Examiner.com

Web-CBS 5

Check out Marathon Matt's webchat with Roberta Gonzales from CBS5 about the San Jose Rock N Roll Half Marathon! (*NOTE-You will need to fast forward past the first 15 minutes to get to the San Jose segment.)

Magazines-CitySports Magazine, Best of the Bay

'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.'

 


USATF (USA Track & Field) Level 1 Certified Coach

RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Certified Coach

Head Running Coach-Fleet Feet Sports, San Francisco

15+ Years of Endurance running and racing experience

2:43 Marathon PR (Personal Record)

 
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