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Coach Brendan attended the Running USA conference in San Antonio, February13-15, 2011.

This is the premier conference for professionals in the running community with coaches, race directors and race sponsors from around the country in attendance.

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Coach Brendan's marathon training

Coach Brendan spoke at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Expo on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2010.  His topic -

"Good form will carry you through".   He spoke about running efficiency and provided last minute tips to runners participating in the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

When Hitting the Wall Takes on a New Meaning – Running The Great Wall of China Marathon; Marathon & Beyond – July/August 2010. here

Coach Brendan provides tips for cross training in the July 2010 edition of Runners’World, as told to Sarah Bowen Shea. here

Coach Brendan talks about Cross Training in April’s Runner’s World.  See Coach Brendan’s tips as told to Kelly Bastone here.

In March 2010 Coach Brendan returned from Africa where he performed a modified version of an African Triathlon – a week-long safari in Tanzania, the Kilimanjaro Marathon in Moshi, Tanzania, and a trek up to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain.

Runnng USA Conference

Coach Brendan attended the Running USA Conference in Carlsbad, California, January 31 – February 2, 2010, the premier running conference for coaches, race directors and professionals in the running community.

November 2, 2009
USA Track & Field Race Directors’ Conference

At the USATF Race Directors’ Conference held at McDonald University in Oak Brook, Illinois, Coach Brendan presented a seminar session entitled: Paving the Road for the Baby Boomers Generation 50+ Market, a discussion on attracting the 50+ Market (Baby Boomer Generation) to races.

October 2009
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION JOURNAL

In the October 2009 edition of the American Bar Association Journal, Coach Brendan wrote an article on how to develop a healthier lifestyle through exercise. The link to the article is HERE.

July 30, 2009
Race Judicata

Coach Brendan was a training Partner with Race Judicata. The 16th Annual running of Race Judicata 5K was held on July 30 in downtown Chicago. The race is supported by law firms in Chicago and benefits Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, supporting the mission of CVLS to ensure the law works for everyone by providing pro bono legal services for individuals unable to afford legal services.

Coach Brendan worked with law firms and race participants training for the race and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

July 2009
Competitor Magazine

The July 2009 edition of Competitor Magazine contained an article written by Coach Brendan on the benefits of run/walking while training for and running endurance events. The magazine will be available online in the near future.

On July 15, 2009, Coach Brendan presented a seminar on Mental Skills in Endurance Running – How to think through the tough parts of a half or full marathon. The clinic was presented to runners training with Chicago Endurance Sports for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the inaugural Rock ‘N Roll Chicago Half Marathon.

On May 16, 2009, Coach Brendan completed The Great Wall of China Marathon. The marathon was on The Great Wall of China and the villages and countryside outside Beijing. This marked the fifth continent on which Coach Brendan has run an endurance event.

Bank of America Marathon Training

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Intermediate Run

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Run/Walk

Intermediate Run/Walk

Advanced Run/Walk