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Mar 16, 2020

Chicago Marathon Preview

Boost Your Running With McMillan Training

Real human coaching. Real results. No limits.

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Boost Your Running With McMillan Training

Real human coaching. Real results. No limits.

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Chicago Marathon Preview:

Half Marathon & Marathon Pacing:

McMillan’s Pre-Race Checklist

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Written By Greg McMillan
Called “one of the best and smartest distance running coaches in America” by Runner’s World’s Amby Burfoot, Greg McMillan is renowned for his ability to combine the science of endurance performance with the art of real-world coaching. While getting his graduate degree in Exercise Science he created the ever-popular McMillan Running Calculator – called “The Best Running Calculator” by Outside Magazine. A National Champion runner himself, Greg coaches runners from beginners to Boston Qualifiers (15,000+ and counting!) to Olympians.

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Boost Your Running With McMillan Training

Real human coaching. Real results. No limits.

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Boost Your Running With McMillan Training

Real human coaching. Real results. No limits.

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Boost Your Running
With McMillan Training

Real human coaching.
Real results. No limits.

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Easy-to-use, Convenient Training.

Comprehensive training plan calendar
Workouts and paces automatically upload to your smartwatch
Easy-to-use app with access to thousands of plans

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Real Human Coaching, Real Results.

Coach Greg is considered the best of the best
Unlimited communication
Ideal for goal-driven runners

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Run Faster on Your Terms.

Weekly check-ins, coach calls, and 24/7 direct messaging
Latest tools and technology for better analysis
Daily instructions from Coach Greg to optimize every run

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Prevent Injury, Get stronger, and Move Better.

Stay healthy with targeted strength and mobility routines
Fix common issues that plague runners
Build marathon stamina to push past the wall

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Ability to stack training plans instead of cookie cutter programs. Also, of course, the awesome training programs for all aspects of conditioning.

Alicia, McMillan runner

After researching other personal coaching websites, I found McMillan Running to be the best option, easiest to use and understand, as well as the best value for me.

Charles, McMillan runner

Really like how you explain the science behind each run. Nike app says ‘run far today’ or ‘run fast today.’ [McMillan Training] daily email tells me that today is about building some specific part of my ability and what to focus on, and has the resources if I want to learn more.

Jodi, McMillan runner

It pushed me to do runs I never thought possible. It makes me believe that maybe I can still get faster even though I’m older.

Ed, McMillan runner

I wanted to put a bit more laser focus on my goals. I wanted specific training to help me get my speed and fitness back while also keeping a balance so as not to get injured.

Justin, McMillan runner

I like the simplicity and access to plans. It makes all the difference. It takes out all the guesswork. I feel like the only thing I need to do is to get out the door and run.

Jessy, McMillan runner

I was looking for a marathon training plan with workouts geared specifically toward the marathon distance. McMillan Training offered this and was also super affordable.

Chi, McMillan runner

Wanted a coach to take training to the next level and the idea of a social network for runners appealed to me. I had been using McMillan’s running calculator for training on my own and was excited by the opportunity to get more advice from him.

Dave, McMillan runner

I would highly recommend McMillan Training to other runners for the following reasons: access to a top-rated coach, access to many training plans, access to videos on strength and core training and the ability to interact with other runners.

Marta, McMillan Runner

I was looking for a coaching program to help me train for a half-marathon that was a little more specific than the generic programming on Strava or Runkeeper.

Dean, McMillan runner

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