Racing The Natural Wonders of North America
May 8, 2015
Hosted by Coach Michael Merlino
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Episode Description
As long distance running became popular marathon and half marathons started dotting the planet with most major cities in the world now hosting their own hometown road race. This movement has spawned lots of travel opportunities as many runners mix their love of the sport with travel. But many runners who are burned out on the big city races are looking to branch out and plan trips to unique races that offer a much more scenic route on the way to the finish line. During In Flight Running episode #6, Coach Michael Merlino reviews some destination races that give runners the opportunity to run alongside some of the great natural wonders of North America including Niagara Falls, The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and more. Tune in as Michael interviews Niagara Fall Marathon Race Director Joyce Harris and Vacation Races President and Founder Salem Stanley about some of the most scenic marathon and half marathon race offerings in Canada and the United States.
In Flight Running
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Since the 1990s the popularity of running has exploded with more people than ever embracing the sport by training for and participating in road races world-wide from the 5K to ultra-marathon distance. The once elusive 26.2 mile marathon has now become one of the most popular physical and mental challenges in the world for those looking to go the distance and conquer a huge lifetime goal.
In Flight Running the radio show celebrates the great sport of running and welcomes listeners who are hungry to be the best runner they can be. Running coach and fitness trainer Michael Merlino and his guests offer training tips and an insider’s view of the coaching techniques and tools he uses to help runners train for and reach the finish line. Get expert advice on training, improving running form, injury prevention and treatment, nutrition strategies, race preparation and more. Tune in for some fun and engaging running discussions all designed to help take your running to new heights.
Coach Michael Merlino
Fitness trainer and running Coach Michael Merlino can speak from experience when it comes to the challenges of getting in shape and staying in shape. After leaving a ten year career in corporate human resources with a world renowned medical college and a Fortune 500 energy company, he traded his suit and tie for warmups and running shoes. He has taught thousands of runners and fitness clients how to get in shape and reach the finish line with sound run coaching advice and fitness and nutrition strategies that get results.
Michael owns Houston Texas based In Flight Running, a run coaching program that trains and prepares runners for races from the 5K to marathon level. He also owns Merlino Fitness, a fitness training business that offers both one on one and group strength training programs. He has been a running coach since 2000 and a fitness trainer since 1997. Coach Michael trains runners and clients at Houston area parks and running trails and his private fitness training studio.
He spends his time coaching and training others on the sport of running, improving athletic performance, getting in shape, maintaining fitness, weight loss and strength training. Michael is also a fitness and wellness consultant, speaker, blogger, writer and radio host for the Voice America Radio Network’s Health and Wellness Channel.
Episode Directory
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
- 5/29/2015: In Flight Running Friday, May 29, 2015 Listen Now
- 5/22/2015: In Flight Running Friday, May 22, 2015 Listen Now
- 5/15/2015: In Flight Running Friday, May 15, 2015 Listen Now
- 5/8/2015: Racing The Natural Wonders of North America Listen Now
- 5/1/2015: Getting Prepared For Marathon Training Season Listen Now
