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44! Years! Later! What day it’s going to be for our David Crabtree who will be back on the starting line of the Boston Marathon. 💙💛

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David’s story is one that reminds us how great this sport can be. It’s not just about times or PR’s but also second chances and refusing to let your story be finished before you decide it is. From running 2:39 in the early 80s, to stepping away for decades, to walking around Lake Hollingsworth at 65 just trying to get healthy again, to now, at 71 years old, earning his way back to Boston.
That’s something special.

This one means a lot. Not just as a coach, but as someone who’s had a front row seat to the work, the setbacks, the health battles, and the belief it took to get here. David didn’t just come back...he rebuilt himself. And now he gets to take that starting line again with purpose.

We’ve got 12 RunnersFix athletes lining up on Monday and conditions are looking great! Good luck to everyone racing. Boston and beyond. Let it fly 🏁

Meet Mike Lewis, coming out of Santa Clara, California 🌴🏃

Mike’s journey hasn’t been the smooth or predictable kind. He’s been navigating training with atrial fibrillation (Afib) which is an irregular and rapid heart rhythm that can make something as simple as an easy run feel like an all 5K effort. Some days things click, but other days, not so much. That kind of uncertainty can seriously wear on you. But Mike has never let it define him.

Despite the challenges, he’s continued to show up with the training. And trust me he’s had some brutal runs where he’s had me worried about pushing things too much. He’s taken on multiple marathons, most recently the California International Marathon, all while chasing a goal that’s been just out of reach…the sub 4:00 barrier. And if you know anything about this sport, you know that sometimes those barriers aren’t just physical…they’re mental and very emotional.

But here’s what stands out about Mike…even with all of afib issues he’s dealt with over the years he continues to chase after his big goal. Lately, things have been trending in the right direction. Training has been strong, consistent, and for the first time in a while, the AFib hasn’t been as disruptive. He’s stacking solid weeks, hitting the big sessions, and building the kind of momentum that matters heading into a race.

Next up: Eugene Marathon. And this one feels different. The fitness is there. Breaking 4 hours isn’t just about the time…it’s about everything that’s gone into the pursuit of it. The setbacks, the patience, the commitment to keep going when it would’ve been easier to step back.

Mike Lewis is right there.

Let’s go get it. 👊

Read Emily’s full story on our website https://runnersfixcoaching.com/blog/athlete-spotlight-emily-leniart.html

Athlete Spotlight: Emily Leniart

From the streets of Manhattan to the starting lines of many big races, Emily has continued to show what resilience and joy in the sport really look like. Training while managing epilepsy hasn’t always been easy, for the both of us, and there have been moments that were pretty scary, but she’s met every challenge with courage and a mindset that refuses to give up. Watching her trust the training process and continuing to show up when things are tough has been nothing short of inspiring.

Her breakthrough moment came at the Chicago Marathon where she threw down a massive 3:24 PR. A performance that felt like everything finally came together. What makes Emily special though isn’t just race day. It’s the training. She constantly surprises me with the paces she can hit, especially during speed sessions…she’s got some serious wheels and isn’t afraid to use them. And if you know Emily, you know she brings energy everywhere she goes. High spirited, always joking, and somehow turning even the most nerve wrecking race mornings into a party.

Next up, she’s heading to the London Marathon this spring alongside her close friend Maria Carroll, and the training block has been strong so far. Another breakthrough could very well be on the horizon. No matter what the clock says, Emily can remind us that running is about heart and embracing every moment of the journey. Let’s cheer her on as she takes on London! 🇬🇧🏃‍♀️