Houston Chronicle Article – January 12, 2024
“Texas freeze could result in record Houston marathon times”
A cold weather marathon sure beats a warm one but racing in the cold can be just as much of a challenge especially if wind and rain are involved.
In this Houston Chronicle article, Coach Michael Merlino shares cold weather racing tips for Houston marathoners with reporter, Leah Vann.
If you are running a cold marathon, check out his recommendations for racing well in the cold.
Runner’s World Magazine – 2017 March Edition
“Ask The Experts Section” – Page 36 – Minimum Mileage For Half Marathon Training
Question: “What Is The Minimum Weekly Mileage to Finish A Half Marathon?
Answer: “You’ll want to work up to a peak week of at least 30 miles, with a long run of at least 12 miles, 2 weeks before the race. If you’re running at least 10 miles per week, first work to spread your mileage across for our five running days, then take a few months to gradually increase your midweek and long-run mileage. Weekday runs during this buildup should be 40 to 50 percent of your weekend long run distance.”
Michael Merlino is the founder and head coach of Houston’s In Flight Running.
The Benefits Of VO2 Max Metabolic Testing
KRIV Fox 26 TV Houston – 9PM News Hour – February 23, 2011
VO2 Max Testing For Fat Burning & Running Perfomance Improvement
In Flight Running founder, head coach and fitness trainer Michael Merlino, had a blast putting Houston Fox 26 reporter Kristin Kane and Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert to the test with a live, in studio, VO2 Max test. The result was determining their personalized heart rate training zones for optimal fat burning and improved athletic performance. Both fared well and learned how you really don’t have to kill themselves on the treadmill or over pace with high-intensity workouts to efficiently burn body fat and improve their running.
Houston Marathon Race Preparation – January 16, 2011
KPRC NBC TV Channel 2 Houston – Sports Sunday Edition
In this clip, Houston KPRC Channel 2 reporter Winston Dutchin interviews local runners, coaches, and sports docs to illustrate the challenge of marathon training and how runners get those needed training miles in to prepare for the 26.2-mile journey to the finish line. A key component of any long distance training program is managing the inevitable injuries that many runners must overcome to get to the start line and run a solid race. This clip features interviews with In Flight Founder & Head Coach, Michael Merlino, In Flight Runner and first-time marathoner, Stina Frederiksen and sports chiropractor, Dr. J.D. Hasenbank, DC.
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