This Blog is Off & Running!
Welcome everyone!For those of you that don't know me, my name is David Manthey and I own/direct/coach a marathon training program based in Denver, CO called Runner's Edge of the Rockies. My wife Julie and I started the program in June of 2003 with just 32 members. We just wrapped up our 2007 Summer/Fall Training Session with 240 members, and continue to grow rapidly!
The main purpose of this blog will be to share some details about what's going on with my own personal training and how I balance it out while coaching and directing the training program. While running is my business, unfortunately it doesn't often leave me enough time for my own training. (Sad, but true!) In addition to my training, I'll probably include details about the group, Julie, the pending birth of our first child, and of course our two other "children", Champ & Apollo!
I'm also currently training for my first ultramarathon; the Sunmart 50M in Texas on December 8th. While I do have some quasi-ultra experience by way of the Pikes Peak Marathon in 2004, covering 50 miles in a race certainly will be a big step, and I'll have to commit myself over the next six weeks to get it done!
So check back daily, and join me on this journey!
~ David
David, I'm thrilled that you're doing a blog like this. As you know, I'm new to running/training and (like everyone, apparently) I sometimes have a hard time getting everything done.
Hopefully, I can pick up some tips from an experienced runner on how to 'do it all' and/or not get discouraged when something has to give.
Thank you ~ thank you!
hey david! i didn't realize you and julie are expecting. congratulations! i'm excited to follow your ultra-training via blog since i can't run with the group until january. i miss you guys!!
best, casey