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Thank you so much. honestly, the progress I've made is a direct result of working with you. when you first told me ( in what seems like such a long time ago) that you could get me to a qualifying time for Boston all i could think was that seemed like such a stretch- I mean 48 min??? I thought that was impossible. But after yesterday I can see it's true. I still have a few min to knock off, but it's within my reach. As you've helped me chip away at my pace, I've seen PR after PR. as I was getting ready for Gasparilla and I reminded you that my first marathon time was a 4:33 to which you replied "you are so much of a better athlete than that" Those are some pretty strong words and they mean a lot to me. Getting so close to a Boston qualifying time shows me that "I'm not just an athlete, but I'm a good one." Hitting this milestone was HUGE for me. I got there with your help. I can't wait to tell you when I DO qualify!!
I truly thank you!
Tammie Wonning

Just wanted to say thank you so much for being out there for me the last couple miles. I was about to die there. Overall I felt really good, except for the last 4 miles ;) I was really feeling it them. Thanks I could not have done it without your guidance and support.
Miriala Mondeja

Dror,
Thank you so much for your advice about doing 7/1. Even though I started doing that right after Grace's and Noah's birthday (just 2 weeks prior to Gasparilla) I did great!! I ran 7 miles in 1:21. I usually run 7 miles in 1:35 (yes, I'm a turtle!!). I'm not sure if I would have been able to do that well if I had to run the 1/2 marathon. but since I only had to run 7 miles, I gave it all I had. Thank you so much for all the advices I always get from you. Someday I will get as fast as you guys. when I do I will thank you at the podium and in front of the TV cameras :) (hahaha!). Thanks again,
Lourdes

Dror,
Thank you so much for all your help with my training. I had a great race on Saturday, and a new time. I ran super well on Sunday as well. According to my watch, I ran 8 miles in 1:10:45. Our team 3+1 (Darlene, Lourdes and Jason) did super well, too. We had a lot of fun doing the relay. Too bad they won't have it next year.
Marai Vales

Finish time was 4:02:10. PR by just over 21 min! I really appreciated you biking alongside me and all your words of encouragement at the end. I stuck with the 4 hr pacer until mile 20, and started to have some asthma problems. I stopped to use my puffer, but just couldn't catch back up, especially once I hit Bayshore and the wind. So I switched to plan B, which was to keep up a decent stride & get to the end. Thank you again,
Christy Nelson

Hey coach!
Got your message, I didn't want to interupt your Sunday, but I wanted to say Thanks so much for the support and the sunglasses! I'm happy with my time and I felt pretty strong. I'm really excited about my improvements.
Thanks again!
Aimee Roa

Hey Dror:
I really appreciate your help out there pulling me along. For me, obviously not the best day, but I am happy I finished with all I had (3:13:40). I know what I need to improve upon when I go down this path again. My leg and ab strength was not there and I certainly should have hit the weights harder!
Again, thanks for everything and all your help and support. See you in two weeks.
David Osterweil

Ok, another PR for me! 26:45 in the 5k
Stephanie Depue

Hey Dror! I started back running today for six miles. I was a little tired at the start but worked out good. Thanks again for all your help. I couldn't have run a 4:46 marathon without you!
Karen Branch