“I signed up with The Run Smart Project and coach Brian Rosetti after 15 years of masters competition. I thought I had more potential but just couldn’t bring it out just by following the training schedules available to me in books and online. I needed a more personal approach. That is exactly what I got with The Run Smart Project. In the first year of training I had huge PR’s in the 800m, 1500m, mile, and 5k. I don’t believe you can reach your potential without personalized coaching. The coaches at Run Smart are elite runners and I was impressed with their professionalism, experience, and knowledge. I look forward to working with them again in the future.”
-Jeff Weatherhead, Granby, Connecticut
“One of the most beneficial aspects of the personalized training program I followed was only seeing my workouts for the current week. I was able to focus on each individual workout, without thinking ahead and dreading four long runs over the course of the next month. This definitely kept me mentally fresh and enthusiastic about my workouts each day, rather than stressing the entire 16 week program I followed. I would highly recommend any marathoner to follow a similar program and highly recommend The Run S.M.A.R.T Project to anyone thinking about training for a marathon.”
-Joe Kenny Swift, New York, NY
“I’m happy to say that my running has turned around since I read the May Article in Running Times on Dr. Jack Daniels, “A Coach for Hire.” I quickly contacted The Run SMART Project afterward. That contact has changed my running especially as I’m approaching 40 and thinking that its coming to an end. Well, I’m glad to say that under Dr. Daniels I have achieved personal bests for 5miles, 4 miles, 10k, 1/2 marathon and now the marathon! This has allowed me to really focus and train knowing that there’s more left in the tank. My 2:22 in the Chicago Marathon has put me on the pre-selected Puerto Rican National Team for the Central American & Caribbean Games ( Mayaguez2010.com)!”
-Hector Rivera, New York, NY
“For the past 6 months I have had the pleasure of working with Jack Daniels and The Run Smart Project. I signed up cause I wanted to be challenged in new and different ways. I had coached myself for the past two years and saw some progress but needed extra accountability and motivation as I moved up to the marathon distance.
I was very familiar with Daniels’ training system going in, but I have been pleasantly surprised at how challenging but doable the workouts are. I live a busy life coaching at NCAA Division I level and Jack was able to design my training around my schedule. Plus having the world’s greatest coach just an email away is amazing! I recommend The Run SMART Project for runners of all ability levels who are looking to maximize their running experience.”
-Tim Bradley, St. Louis, MO
“After being a competitive collegiate runner in the 1990’s, I attempted trying to coach myself. I felt that I was not having much success due to the limited time I have because of family and work. With the help of Run SMART coach Blake Boldon, I have started to see times and results that I would have never achieved on my own. He put together a systematic and progressive plan that works with my life schedule and I am grateful!”
-Cody Hill, Boulder, CO
“The Run S.M.A.R.T. Project helped me to successfully accomplish my goals of running the Boston and Chicago Marathons! The coaching was personalized to fit my busy travel schedule and provided week by week motivation to make the training great fun! The coaches at The Run SMART Project are truly the BEST!”
-Nicki Hines, Chicago, IL
“Mike Smith, my running coach from The Run Smart Project, has changed running for me completely. Before stumbling across The Run Smart Project in Running Times magazine, I was growing frustrated with my lack of improvement. Despite trying a number of different programs outlined in books, magazines etc., my times weren’t getting better. With The Run Smart Project, I have a world-class athlete with deep experience in successful distance running devising a customized plan for me each week. In addition, Mike is always accessible to me to answer questions about anything (shoes, nutrition, what to eat before/during a race, stretching, etc.) Working with Mike has improved my motivation, training consistency and performance dramatically (in less than 9 months). By sticking to Mike’s plan, my times continue to come down, and my level of excitement about running goes up. I can’t sing the praises of this program enough. Before connecting with The Run Smart Project, qualifying for the Boston Marathon was a pipe-dream. With the help of my coach, I now believe it will happen for me. Bottom line: The Run Smart Project = PRs.”
-John Robinson, Savannah, GA
“I really wanted to run a second marathon, but various injuries made me take off running for about two years. By the time I found Run Smart, I was wary of training again and a little scared of running hard. I chose Run Smart to help me train for my second marathon because I wanted to make sure I stayed healthy and injury-free along the way to my goal. Not only did I reach my goal, but I regained my confidence in running. Through Run Smart I learned what it means to race a marathon. Now, I can’t wait to race my third! They rock.”
-Melissa Ralph, West New York, NJ
“My experience with The Run Smart Project was fantastic. Vince was an amazing and fantastic coach. Even though it was cut shorter than I wanted due to personal issues, it didn’t stop him from helping me. Vince had me on the right course. He contacted me all the time and let me contact him through email or phone whenever i needed him. I contacted Vince on November 08′, and told him I wanted to run a half marathon in 7 weeks – with really no running ability he got me there and I finished with a smile on my face. Less than a year later Sept 09′, I finished my first Ultra a 50k. I was amazed. March 10th I will be competing in my first 50 mile race. Also, The Run Smart Retreat in Flagstaff is a must go. You learn so much and the Flagstaff area is amazing. I will be back next year, and this time i’ll be running the switchbacks from the bottom of the canyon to the top. These would all have just been dreams if it wasn’t for Vince Sherry.”
-Tom Bain, Reading, PA
“I lacked the benefit of a high school or college running career or any kind of “running” guidance when I decided to pick up some running shoes in August 2005. I’d faced a life threatening illness that had taken its toll on my body and mind, and I wanted to feel better and look better. It took me a few months to work up to two miles without stopping, but nonetheless I dreamed of running a marathon some day. I once heard someone say, “If you can run a mile, you can run a marathon,” and well, I could run two miles. By fall of 2007, I was preparing for my second marathon and somehow had a twinkle to qualify for Boston, as crazy as that sounded. After researching a lot of coaching options to help me reach that goal, both locally (in person) and over the Internet, I’d settled on The Run SMART Project.
I’ve been working with Vince non-stop since September 2007. And over a two year period, I went from a 4:16 marathoner who could not break a 26:00 5K to a Boston Qualifier with a 3:38:22 marathon time in October 2009. I also reached my dream of running a 22:00 5K earlier the same year. Vince won’t sacrifice short term gains for long term success, which at face value may seem a bit conservative. But, I can tell you that Vince’s magic is quite effective–and the long term gains, back-to-back healthy running seasons and my consistent performances are well worth it. I cannot recommend Vince and The Run SMART Project highly enough for anyone who is driven to reach exciting and challenging running goals. Whether you are a complete beginner and novice like me (even as a late starter–I am now a 42-year old female), or a truly competitive athlete, The Run SMART Project has the experience and coaching skills to help you reach your goals.”
-Alex Gardner, Lake Lotawana, MO
