The Simple Training Shift That Made Molly Seidel a Marathoner
As the Olympic bronze medalist prepares to run the New York City Marathon, here's an insider look at Seidel’s training strategy and workouts that led to her marathon success.
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Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler is a longtime running journalist and author who has founded and contributed to numerous media organizations. He is the author of Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes (VeloPress, 2019) and co-author of several other books. He regularly runs on the track, roads and trails, has wear-tested more than 1,500 running shoes, completed four-time Ironman triathlons and numerous ultra-distance events, including the 2018 Leadman series.
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