My name is John Hopple and welcome to TheRunnersguide.com. I have been running for over 20 years. I ran track and cross country in high school and then went on to be a four time All-American while attending Malone College. After college I competed as a post-collegiate athlete and coached at the high school and college level. I have been very fortunate to be coached and associated with many top coaches in the country. Which includes my college coach Jack Hazen and Joe Vigil who coached 2 Olympic medalists in the 2004 Olympic Games. I have run a 4:09 mile, 29:35 10k and a 2:42 marathon. Currently I am being coached by Matt Woods and training for the masters ranks. I am married and have 2 children who enjoy going to races. I will be sharing marathon training tips to help you with your next marathon.
Hi John
I would like to know if the 2.42 marathon you made it as a master or younger and if you righ now run for fun or competitive.
Do you still have goal to achieve?
Have you ever run the LA marathon ?
Thanks for your time answering all my questions.
Rafael Zepeda
Hi Rafael,
I ran that a few years go. I want to do well in December at the US Cross Country Championships as a masters runner. I have never ran the LA Marathon.
John
Hi John,
My nephew Patrick McGlade is going to run a marathon a day for 4 months (approx. 2400 miles) to raise awareness and funds for the Arthritis Foundation. He will run through 8 states and over 50 towns.
He starts Jan 2 at 9am from Bella Terra Mall in Huntington Beach, Ca (see below or log on to: http://way.to/Patricksrun4arthritis)
Thought members of TheRunnersguide.com would want to come out and help us kick off this amazing race. We would like to invite runners to come out and run the first leg of this amazing race with Patrick.
Even you can physically join us, helping us spread the word out would be a huge help!
As supporters of this great thing called running, I am sure you can appreciate the effort, energy it takes to accomplish such an amazing feat!
Please forward information listed below or perhaps you would consider posting a piece on your website?
Any and all support is greatly appreciated!
Would be happy to answer any questions,
Vickie
858-722-0953
bmuschek@san.rr.com
Hi John,
I wanted to know how to get the best running shoe and also if its ok to run late night or in afternoons…as due to my work profile i cannot make a fix timimng in morning.
I have tried most of the name brands and they are similiar. The most important thing is how the shoe fits your foot. So if you pronate you want to get a shoe that fits that condition. I suggest you go to your local running store and have them fit you.
Its fine to run late afternoon or night. I sometimes have to do that.
Ha John, I love running. I just can’t live without running. Is there any benefits of running? Please let me know! How can I improve my running? Sent me some comments! I would appreciate your kindness.
Love,
Tiffany
Hi Tiffany if you go to my website http://www.therunnersguide.com there is a lot of info to help you. My advice is to adapt slowly to miles you run and make sure you listen to your body. Meaning if you feel very tired back off on the intensity or volume. I hope this helps.