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Nathan Hall

Message from Coach

Dear Runner;

I’m Nathan Hall, from Tupelo, MS. I’m a 5 year runner and a veteran of 11 marathons including a Boston Marathon in 2008. Thanks for visiting TEAM26pt2.com and for seeking me out! I coach any distance of running from 5K to 50K, plus those desiring to accomplish any of their specific goals: qualifying for Boston, breaking 4 hours, breaking 3 hours, etc. You pick the poison and we will get you started on a program that is tailored to meet your needs. I will teach mostly via internet and with an occasional phone call or even a run if it is feasible. I have found coaching runners to be one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done…it is an awesome feeling to watch someone push themselves to the body’s limit. My teaching methods work. Basically I teach using conventional methods, lots of trial and error from my end as well. There are no magical formulas, no short-cuts, just tried and true coaching, complete with encouragement and accountability for you. And I do it free of charge.
Please check out the Runner’s Questionnaire on the left side of this page. Download it, fill it out and get it back to me. It’s necessary for me to know much about you, your running history and the goals you want to accomplish. I look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Me

Email Address: nahall@team26pt2.com

Mailing Address:
Nathan Hall
1209 Fletcher Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

Coach's Credentials

Head boys and girls cross country coach Tupelo High School since 2005
Head boys and girls Track Coach Tupelo High School since 2006
8 straight 5 A state Championships in boys and girls cross country 2001-2008 (26 total for the program)
5A Boys State Track Champions in 2007, Runner up in 2008
Eastbay National Coach of the Week (Week 6 of 2008)
2006 the girls team was selected to compete in Nike Team Nationals in Portland, OR
MHSAA Girls Coach of the Year 2006
MHSAA Boys Coach of the Year 2007
NFHS Sectional Coach of the Year 2007
12 marathons attempted, 12 completed
6 of the 11 have been Boston Qualifiers
2 of the them have also been under the 3 hour mark…..Memphis 2008 2:56:11 PR

Runner's Questionnaire

In order to help you acheive your running goals, it is necessary for me to know as much about you and your running history as possible. Please click on the PDF below and download a copy of the "Runner's Questionnaire." You may email the form back to me, however, you must send the release pages by conventional mail.

Download Questionnaire
Here

What is Expected of You

· Be SERIOUS about running.
· Have a deep desire to achieve your running goals.
· Have the commitment and dedication to do what WE agree on.
· Enjoy setting goals and working hard to achieve the goals.
· Have patience and perseverance to achieve life-time goals.
· Communicate quickly and often, via email.
· Keep mileage records on an Excel spreadsheet: share weekly.
· Be open and honest in communications.
· Understand that this is an "electronic" relationship.
· Be prepared to fill out a long questionnaire of your running history.
· Have an average weekly mileage base as required.
· Read the "Runner's Achilles Heel" below.....

Runner's Achilles Heel

What do you think the biggest obstacle runners must overcome in order to achieve their marathon and half marathon goals? No time for training? Loss of interest? Family or business pressures? No, none of these. It’s injury! Why injury? Because runners are impatient and want to achieve their goals before allowing time for their bodies to adapt to the heavier training required. Muscles, including heart and respiration, adapt quickly to increased mileage. However the connective tissues, like tendons and ligaments, require much more time to acclimate and are slower to tell you there is a problem with too much, too soon. Injury rates can be as much as 50% for people that don’t have an adequate ‘base’ before beginning marathon training. What is an adequate base one must have before beginning marathon training? That is a difficult question to answer, but some sources recommend a minimum of 20-25 miles per week before beginning marathon training and 10-12 miles per week for a half marathoner….for at least two months.

PLEASE make sure you have an adequate “base” before asking for assistance!

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HOME Nathan Hall	Message from Coach Dear Runner; I’m Nathan Hall, from Tupelo, MS. I’m a 5 year runner and a veteran of 11 marathons including a Boston Marathon in 2008. Thanks for visiting TEAM26pt2.com and for seeking me out! I coach any distance of running from 5K to 50K, plus those desiring to accomplish any of their specific goals: qualifying for Boston, breaking 4 hours, breaking 3 hours, etc. You pick the poison and we will get you started on a program that is tailored to meet your needs. I will teach mostly via internet and with an occasional phone call or even a run if it is feasible. I have found coaching runners to be one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done…it is an awesome feeling to watch someone push themselves to the body’s limit. My teaching methods work. Basically I teach using conventional methods, lots of trial and error from my end as well. There are no magical formulas, no short-cuts, just tried and true coaching, complete with encouragement and accountability for you. And I do it free of charge. Please check out the Runner’s Questionnaire on the left side of this page. Download it, fill it out and get it back to me. It’s necessary for me to know much about you, your running history and the goals you want to accomplish. I look forward to hearing from you.
Contact Me Email Address: nahall@team26pt2.com Mailing Address: Nathan Hall 1209 Fletcher Street Tupelo, MS 38804	Coach's Credentials Head boys and girls cross country coach Tupelo High School since 2005 Head boys and girls Track Coach Tupelo High School since 2006 8 straight 5 A state Championships in boys and girls cross country 2001-2008 (26 total for the program) 5A Boys State Track Champions in 2007, Runner up in 2008 Eastbay National Coach of the Week (Week 6 of 2008) 2006 the girls team was selected to compete in Nike Team Nationals in Portland, OR MHSAA Girls Coach of the Year 2006 MHSAA Boys Coach of the Year 2007 NFHS Sectional Coach of the Year 2007 12 marathons attempted, 12 completed 6 of the 11 have been Boston Qualifiers 2 of the them have also been under the 3 hour mark…..Memphis 2008 2:56:11 PR
Runner's Questionnaire In order to help you acheive your running goals, it is necessary for me to know as much about you and your running history as possible. Please click on the PDF below and download a copy of the "Runner's Questionnaire." You may email the form back to me, however, you must send the release pages by conventional mail. Download Questionnaire Here	What is Expected of You · Be SERIOUS about running. · Have a deep desire to achieve your running goals. · Have the commitment and dedication to do what WE agree on. · Enjoy setting goals and working hard to achieve the goals. · Have patience and perseverance to achieve life-time goals. · Communicate quickly and often, via email. · Keep mileage records on an Excel spreadsheet: share weekly. · Be open and honest in communications. · Understand that this is an "electronic" relationship. · Be prepared to fill out a long questionnaire of your running history. · Have an average weekly mileage base as required. · Read the "Runner's Achilles Heel" below.....
	Runner's Achilles Heel What do you think the biggest obstacle runners must overcome in order to achieve their marathon and half marathon goals? No time for training? Loss of interest? Family or business pressures? No, none of these. It’s injury! Why injury? Because runners are impatient and want to achieve their goals before allowing time for their bodies to adapt to the heavier training required. Muscles, including heart and respiration, adapt quickly to increased mileage. However the connective tissues, like tendons and ligaments, require much more time to acclimate and are slower to tell you there is a problem with too much, too soon. Injury rates can be as much as 50% for people that don’t have an adequate ‘base’ before beginning marathon training. What is an adequate base one must have before beginning marathon training? That is a difficult question to answer, but some sources recommend a minimum of 20-25 miles per week before beginning marathon training and 10-12 miles per week for a half marathoner….for at least two months. PLEASE make sure you have an adequate “base” before asking for assistance!
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