“It Was The Greatest Race Of My Life”

Longtime Run SMART Project customer Rusty Smith had another great outcome. This time he took advantage of great weather in NYC.

I used your plan (with my coach John Carstens) to train for a 3:20 NYC Marathon time but I ended up running a 3:09!! That’s a PR for me by 2 minutes! I thought my PR days were over! I can’t tell you how shocked and elated I am with the results. It was the greatest race of my life. Honestly, it felt like flying throughout most of the race. My plan was to run by feel and put some time in the bank, and then slow down when I felt fatigued. But I didn’t feel that way until mile 21-22… and then I was too close to a PR to give up! It was simply a magical race.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the work you’re doing and the excellent training plans you provide.

Rusty’s official results/splits here.

November 6, 2018 /

“Nailed A 1:28:30 Half Marathon Today (52 VDOT)”

Rusty Smith finished 11th overall and set a new PR at the Longview Half Marathon in Kansas City, MO this past weekend. [Full results] This successfully completes his third training plan with us.

Nailed a 1:28:30 half marathon today (52 VDOT) taking 2nd place in my age group! Another PR and great results, again, using the Run SMART training plan! Can’t thank you all enough.

November 17, 2016 /

“My Last 6 Miles Were My Fastest Of The Race”

Rusty Smith of Leawood, KS got his BQ at the Santa Rosa Marathon. He set a new PR finishing in 3:11:26 by running the second half of the race slightly faster. [Full results] Afterwards, he noted…

At mile 20, I still felt amazing, so I started opening up a little. My last 6 miles were my fastest of the race. I finished in 3:11. Well under the 3:15 I needed for Boston.

I followed your training schedule exactly. I truly believe that is why I had such a great race. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m a huge believer in Run SMART.

September 14, 2015 / 2