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Back on My Feet 24-Hour Race Video

July 26, 2014 by Coach Corky Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Blog, Racing Tagged With: 24-hour race, back on my feet, dehydration, race, running, ultra, ultra marathon
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Rebecca Alvarez
November 12, 2023.
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Coach Corky is the real deal! Her knowledge, expertise, and personalized training program helped me achieve my marathon goal. Corky has a contagious passion for running and a way of motivating you that's both challenging and supportive. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, I highly recommend Coach Corky to anyone looking to take their running to the next level. Thanks for helping me crush my goals!
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Kyra Bronfman
November 6, 2023.
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Corky is an amazing and supportive coach. She listened to my needs and made a plan accordingly. Was always quick to respond to all of my questions and reassured me whenever I needed. Would absolutely recommend.
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Moriel Behar
May 3, 2023.
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Coach Corky has helped me for the past year and a half, during which time I have PRed on my half marathon and most recently on my full marathon by 11 minutes. She always listens to my needs and adjusts my training plan accordingly. Corky regularly checks in and sends thoughtful emails with wonderful running advice!
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Nicole Tilzer
April 28, 2023.
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I have been a secret fan of Coach Corky for years - a bit of a runner fan girl if you will, and now that I have had the chance to train with her I am happy to say that my fan girling was fully warranted. Coach Corky is a brilliant coach and a wonderful person. She knows how to challenge you as an athlete but most importantly, she knows how to treat you as a person. No matter your abilities or your goals, she treats you with respect and treats you like a serious athlete who is seriously able to do amazing things. I just completed my first marathon cycle with her - London Marathon 2023 - and I can't wait to continue on this journey together!
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Prudence Cho
April 27, 2023.
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I had the best experience working with Coach Corky. In her very capable hands, I went from running maybe one mile a week to finishing my first marathon in 4:12 after four and a half months of training. Thanks to her thoughtful coaching, I finished strong with no injuries. She has a wealth of knowledge that she readily shares via weekly emails and she’s quick in responding to questions and makes herself available for check-ins. I couldn’t have asked for a better coach in guiding me through my first marathon!
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Betsy Margolis
December 15, 2022.
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Coach Corky got me to a strong place where I was able to, at 46, run my first half marathon. Excellent and continuous support is provided throughout the entire training experience. I give Corky a million stars for her expertise and also for her positive energy that is contagious. Can’t wait til the next race prep with Corky!!!
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Catherine Russell Carter
November 10, 2022.
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Coach Corky helped coach me through both my first half marathon and full marathon. Coach Corky is incredibly adaptable to what her clients need, whether that's super hands-on or hands-off. Through her coaching, I made it through my first marathon training season injury-free AND I enjoyed it!! I had an amazing marathon and Coach Corky got me to the start line. 10/10 recommend her!
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ece marcelli
November 7, 2022.
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I am so glad I worked with such an experienced and passionate coach. Corky guided me through my first marathon training and was there to answer any question I had with well thought, fact based answers. She was always super available. Could not have done it without her!
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Arthur Anthony
October 31, 2022.
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I've been working with Corky for about 6 months now, and I can't say enough good things about her coaching. She built a training plan for me for the 2022 London Marathon that was tailored to my goals and that fit with my lifestyle, without which I would have been completely lost. She also always makes time to talk one-on-one if needed, which I found extremely valuable. I would recommend her to runners of all levels.
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Montanna Bischoff
June 12, 2022.
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Had a fantastic experience with Coach Corky when training for my 5th full marathon. The custom program she built for me and my level of running allowed me to progress steadily, without injury, and allowed me to incorporate some other physical activities I enjoy. Learned some valuable strategies that not only helped me reach a new PR, but made the training itself more enjoyable. Would absolutely recommend her for anyone at any level who wants to improve their running and achieve new goals!

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Marathon season is here, and the algorithm is goin Marathon season is here, and the algorithm is going to show you a lot of content where it looks like everyone is crushing it. 

The reality is that a PR in the marathon isn’t something to count on. The fitter and more experienced you are, often the harder it is for that next breakthrough. If you wanted better odds, I’d suggest a race distance with less wildcard variables. 

The reality is also that 4-5% of male marathoners break 3 hours and about 1-2% of women. So recognize that despite your social media, this isn’t normal. 

The AVERAGE marathon time is about 4:15 for male runners and 4:45 for women. And no matter where you are on the curve with the average, YOU are simply racing yourself. 

So when you (or someone you know) achieves a marathon PR, celebrate that shit. It doesn’t happen every time. And recognize that someone else’s success has nothing to do with you. 

And if you DO really want a PR, do everything you can to set yourself up for success. This includes course selection, timeline, coaching and training style, intentional mid-run fueling, and prioritizing the steps necessary for your best day possible.
It was my absolute pleasure being a guest on the @ It was my absolute pleasure being a guest on the @runningexplained podcast. 
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Between influencers, the popularity of the World Majors, and our genuine love for racing the marathon, are runners doing too many marathons within a season?
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In this episode, @nklastava @amanda_katzz and I discuss the consequences of stacking marathons, the science behind recovery and longevity in this sport, and exploring why the marathon distance has become so “normalized” in the running space. 
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Give the episode a listen, share with your running friends, and give the good people at @runningexplained a follow here, and all streaming platforms.
Happy Fourth Wedding Anniversary, @christopherkeel Happy Fourth Wedding Anniversary, @christopherkeelty. Thank you for never hesitating to support my sometimes outlandish ideas - like flying Mozart’s ashes to Salzburg. 
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Let’s go back to St. Peter Stiftskulinarium sooner rather than later. 🥰
The reality of this sport is that weather is a con The reality of this sport is that weather is a constant partner for us. In training and in racing, the elements are always at play. 
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Whether it’s pelting cold rain like @bostonmarathon 2018, a relentless Winter, or oppressive humidity that won’t lift - it’s all a part of the sport. 
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Some days just suck. There’s no arguing with that. But I try to keep a positive mindset regarding weather and my desire to be a runner. I CHOSE this activity. I have CHOSEN goals that require me to train year round. While I cannot choose the weather, how I handle my expectations, modify my paces, plan my fueling - that’s all fully within my control. 
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August is a grind. It’s often the month of the greatest frustrations and doubts from us road runners. It’s less fun, we don’t feel the progress, and motivation can wane. Gentle readers (who run): we CHOOSE this. Embrace the hard days. Racing is really fucking hard. So think of the challenging months as bonus opportunities for race day preparation.
Today we hiked 3200 ft. above Salzburg, had beer a Today we hiked 3200 ft. above Salzburg, had beer and a cream cheese strudel (Momo loved anything cream cheese) and scattered some of our most special boy’s ashes amongst the wild flowers at the top of Gaisberg. 
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Tomorrow we’ll spend what would have been his 21st birthday at the Mozart Geburtshaus Museum, and in the evening we’ll attend a concert. In a few days, I have an appointment to get his paw prints tattooed in Vienna. 
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For a kiddo who was sassy, fearless, and always the star in any situation, I hope Mozart would be satisfied with how we are honoring him. We miss him so much.
Dear @equinox @precisionrun, this isn’t goodbye. I Dear @equinox @precisionrun, this isn’t goodbye. It’s see you soon. The plan is to be back on July 20th. 

I have unfortunately been unable to be a reliable coach for the last 8 weeks, as my health has had me on a continuous roller coaster ride. You all deserve consistency, and an incredible coach as your leader. Therefore I am working with my amazing GFMs to confirm some truly outstanding coaches for the next few weeks. Please run and walk with them. Being consistent is your ticket to success, and each coach teaches us something new. 

It’s my goal to get to the heart of what’s ailing me, and to feel fully healthy before I get back to the club. This way I can trust my immune system and body, and we can launch back into our weekly classes together. 

I will still be recording new PR and Elevate content for the EQX+ app from home, so you can expect more content with me on the app and @woodwaytreadmills.

I cannot tell you how eager I am to be myself again. To be the coach, runner and person who thrives on movement, miles and community. I am doing everything I can to get back to my old self as quickly and effectively as possible.
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Find me at Equinox and on Equinox+

I am excited to be available to NYC-area Equinox members as a Precision Run coach – and now runners anywhere in the US on the Equinox+ app.

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