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Date: 11/1/2003 8:53:45 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: kyomiparente@hotmail.com
To: tobytanser@aol.com
Dear Toby
I have such strong confidence that whatever may happen tomorrow, this will
be my best marathon ever!!
This will be my 21st marathon. But, I have never trained this hard and
never focused this much, and never been this eager to run faster.
Thank you for making 2003 NYC so special to me.
Your cheers have always erased my doubt, worry and pressure.
You changed my whole attitude toward running!!!
….Appreciating my good fortune that I met you.
Kyomi
From: darkwing71@nyc.rr.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Hi Toby,
I just wanted to thank you for all your support and inspiring words. Speedwork has been a lot of fun and hard work and I've had a great time being in your class the past couple of months. Thank you for pushing us to go a little farther, and yes....thank you for making us do drill work!!! It seems strange how everything has come to a hault and we have arrived at this moment. Finally, I am ready to run NYC again. See you at Tony's!
From: "katkayla@earthlink.net"
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Subject: Thank You
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 20:02:26 -0500
Toby
Just wanted to give you a thank you ahead of the race. You've helped
me
through the training and have set me up for a wonderful race. I really
feel good abut this Sunday and can't wait to continue forward with more
work this winter.
Thank you very much,
Kat
From: "Christine Janssen"
Subject: Re: Three important Things
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Thanks Toby. You've been an inspiration to my running for the last 6 months and I am SO ready to get out there and give it my all. I've come a long way in your class and feel really confident that I'll be able to break 4 hours this year. Thanks for the endless advice, motivation and support. You're a great coach Toby. I will be at the Expo on Thursday and will definitely stop by to see you.
- Chris
To: Toby@tanser.org
From: "Chris Lynch"
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 10:31:12 -0500
Toby -
Thank you for your nice words of encouragement. Also, thank you for an
excellent training season. I thoroughly enjoyed the winter, spring and
summer
sessions in that I had a lot of fun and have really improved my running
program. I am looking forward to a fun, thrilling and challenging
morning/early afternoon this Sunday.
Cheers,
Chris
From: psmoluchowski@earthlink.net
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Toby,
Thanks for the training. I now understand why people say "getting there is
half the fun". I have really enjoyed the last few months. I got a great leg
and foot massage yesterday and was going to go Saturday and Wednesday. Hopr
to see you post Marathon.
Peter 2
Date: 10/21/2003 1:20:24 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Cheaphy@jca-architecture.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Toby,
Since I can not attend the last track session tomorrow night due to a
work conflict and a nagging foot injury, I wanted to thank you for your
excellent workouts and advice as they were the most rewarding running
experiences I've had in a long time. They have renewed my interest in
trying to improve my running form and I have met some great people to
train with as well. Hopefully I will be healed enough to run New York
and I look forward to attending your workouts through the winter.
Thanks,
Chuck
Date: 10/14/2003 12:58:18 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Urs-S.Weber@ubs.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Hey Toby;
I just got back from Chicago and I am very happy to 'report' that I ran my best marathon
'ever'...:):)....I am so thrilled, as I never 'ever' believed that I could run a 3 hour 11 marathon....
my best marathon was in 1994 (!!!) with 3:14 and I was not able to get anywhere close
to that time ever since....hence, I am really thrilled and I would like to thank you for your help....
it is truly great to have you as our new coach!!! It feel 'so good' to run a PR at age of
(almost) 44....:):)
Ciao,
Urs
Toby,
I just want to thank you for your encouragement to run the marathon. I attended one of the NYRR clinics that you spoke at in September. I hung around after the session to run my "under trained" story by you. If you hadn't given me hope, I would never have endeavored. It just so happens, that I ran my PR yesterday!
Thank you again!
Bobbi bobbicunningham@aol.com
From: Urs-S.Weber@ubs.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Toby;
The last few weeks were very good for me...the training went very well...
your speed workouts have been perfect for us marathon runners...your calm
and professional advise is also great for me and I am sure for many others...:)
So, thanks a lot...I see you next Tuesday!
Urs
Date: 9/25/2003 2:48:19 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: shelleyf@hirschlandadler.com
Reply-to: ShelleyF@HirschlandAdler.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Thanks Toby
I was looking forward to chasing the pack tonight. I am feeling a bit faster and lighter these days, making progress but slowly.
One way I can tell is I have been doing one 8 mile run in Central Park each Tuesday. I warm up / jog up to the Engineer's Gate at 90th, then start my watch and run the 6 mile loop, quick but not sprinting or dying. Just a good effort -- that's when I saw you on Tues.
Five weeks ago I did it in 50 minutes. The last three times I've done in the last four weeks have been 46:00, 44:55 and 44:44 (the best I've done this year). I used to run 7:20's so easily, now it is a big accomplishment. But the point is I am running better with less effort, THANKS TO YOU.
From: "Kenna, Diane (GMI - CAPMKTS)"
To: "'Toby@Tanser.org'"
Subject: RE: Six, Zags, SideShows: THURSDAY
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 15:24:52 -0400
Thanks Toby -
of course I wanted to send you an email thanking you for all the coaching and
tips over the last months and saying I owe the improvement to your wonderful training...
I was just afraid it would get cut and pasted and put on your website and everybody
would think I was sucking up...
To: Toby@Tanser.org
From: Kate.Vunic@chase.com
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:59:13 -0400
Toby,
All I have to say is: "Thank You!". I ran the Yonkers 1/2 marathon
yesterday in 2 hours 8 minutes. I swear the whole time I was running
it, I
thought I set my watch late, then I get to the finish and I could not
believe the clock time. Still kind of feels like I dreamt it.
Yonkers
is a pretty hill race. My best 1/2 time prior to this was 2:23 and
that
was on a flatter course.
I definitely couldn't have done it without you. Your coaching on
Wednesday
nights has really made me push myself and achieve great goals.
Thanks so much,
Kate
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To: "'toby@tanser.org'"
Subject: PR!!!!!
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 08:17:17 -0500
Hi, Toby. I had a huge PR in Philly yesterday- a minute faster than my previous PR -which was 5 years ago!!! I felt really strong and controlled throughout the race. And I beat Frank Shorter. :o) Must be the Wednesday night workouts!!
Date: 9/21/2003 8:40:50 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: mike@maniv.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Toby,
I have to hand it to you – you put me in the best shape of my life. Today’s run was among the best training runs I’ve ever done. I ran clear across the county from my home to that of my parents, according to my GPS watch (which I think is accurate +/- .5 miles) did 23 even in 3:05:58 (8:05 miles) and was WELL WITHIN MYSELF. I could absolutely have done 3 more, probably in under 24 minutes.
Looking at my log, with your guidance I am absolutely blowing away every statistic I’ve kept over 13 years – I’ve run 40+ for 6 consecutive weeks, most years it seems I barely have one or two weeks over 40 miles.
Anyway, I was really thrilled with how things went today. Unfortunately I had an event in the city and did not have time for a nap but I’ll try to get a good night’s sleep tonight. I see you have 8 more for me tomorrow and cannot do them in the evening (as I usually like on Mondays) so we’ll have to hope my body’s up to it in the AM.
Thanks again, and I’ll keep you posted!
Mike
StaffJa@ffhsj.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Hi!
I really liked our workout last week! Your plan was pretty effective, I thought. Also, I thought it was a good idea to have only 2 groups instead of three; that encouraged us to rethink our positions, and I believe that some of us may have been able to break out of our mental/physical "sameness."
Thanks,
Janet
Date: 9/8/2003 9:52:08 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: chris_collins@ml.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Toby -
Ran the Long Training run with the 7:15 group, oops, I mean the 7:30 group. I felt great. I kept waiting for my body to break down and it never did.......definitely could have kept going. I wasn't sore and limping around after like prior years. I ever did lots of work around the house after, going up and down stairs. I was amazed. Speed training must have other benefits than just running faster. See you Wednesday.
Chris
From: "Peter Farago"
To: Toby@Tanser.org
CC: along09@yahoo.com
Subject: Saturday is Perfect
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 00:07:59 -0400
Hi Toby
Thanks for the phenomenal coaching and guidance – it’s truly a pleasure to be working with you.
darkwing71@nyc.rr.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
Hi Toby,
Just wanted to say that I enjoyed tonight's class, and even the drill work post workout.
Thanks and see you next week!
Haidee Isip
Subject: It was the run that did it!
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 11:22:55 -0400
From: "Allen, Jonathan"
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Hi Toby: I finished my half ironman in 5 hours 24 minutes, smashing last year’s time of 5.54. The bike course was a little flatter and faster, but what really made the difference was my run: after 4 hours of swimming and biking I still managed a half marathon at 8.50 pace (vs. 10 min pace last year). Actually I could have pushed harder, but I didn’t want to lengthen my recovery time or re-injure myself for what is now my one and only athletic goal: the NYC MARATHON!!! VERY sore today (despite sitting in an ice bath for 20 mins). I’m going to take today off and restrict myself to a short easy run tomorrow, but will report for duty Wednesday…
Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I don’t deserve you.
Jonnie Jonathan Allen
PrincipalClay Finlay Inc.
Date: 9/21/2003 9:03:15 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Tricrab
To: TobyTanser
Thanks! It was a great day to run and a great course. I surprised myself today as that was a PR by 4 minutes & change -- must be the training / coaching -- THANKS!
Re the marathon should I just keep doing what I'm doing or make any adjustments?
Evelyn
From: akn-nyc@verizon.net
To: tobytanser@aol.com
Hi Toby,
I always enjoy your articles in Metro Sports. I look for them now in every
issue. Hope you keep writing. ( and running and coaching..) Also, I'm a flyer
and delighted and proud that you are the new Flyers coach even though I can't
come to the speedwork nights.. Hopefully next year..
I have some questions. I don't expect you to answer all, but if you have time
for any one of them, if at all, that would be greatly appreciated, I know you
are very buzy !
From: ef@trackandfieldnews.com
To: tobytanser@aol.com
on the new book. It is superb and I hope you sell thousands of copies. I'm
not sure how T&FN can help since the scope is so narrow and marathoning
isn't our main focus. But I see if we can't mention it somewhere. Ed
I read and finished your book the other night. This is one of the greatest books out there. It compares to the Boston book that Tom Derderian as far as quality.
You really took your time and did your research, so I have to say great job on a lot of hard work bud. It's NYC and the Marathon in a nutshell, or should I say apple. You even have me 98% convinced to run it this year.
Travis Tate
"Chana Pollack"
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2003 15:21:18 +0000
Hi Toby, I was wondering if you are still running at this location?
Also, I
wanted to say how inspiring I found your talk at the marathon
preparation
lecture a couple of weeks ago. Wow!
Thanks,
chana
From: "Jonathan Zuckerman"
To: Toby@tanser.org
Subject: New York Runner
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 10:47:18 -0500
Hi Toby:
Got my issue of New York runner yesterday (January/February 2003) and
just
wanted to say how much we like your column. We enjoyed the profile of
Ryan
Grote, very interesting.
Jonathan
Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 06:42:35 -0500
From: "Richard Tate"
Subject: NYSPORTS article!
To: admin@tanser.org
Toby,
What's up it's Trav! A very well written article in Metro, nice job
man.
I was reading your second edition book again, checking out the
back where it had that training schedule for the work people like
myself, that with Tanui's training looks great. Then I read on to
check
out what happened to you on that island. Not to get to sentimental on
you, but I never had a runner I looked up to, but now I have. I have
chosen you as the runner I idolize and look up to the most. The things
you have accomplished, and the things you have over come, it's amazing.
So, looks like I can say you're my hero per say. What's great, is that
your not across the seas, you're right in my back yard.
Trav
NYRRC WEB
Toby Tanser finished 3rd in 19:48. Local runners have grown so accustomed to Toby winning the races that as Peter Sherry finished, one woman was heard yelling, "Go Toby!"
From: "Young, Shawn"
To: "'Toby@Tanser.org'"
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 12:26:40 -0500
And whatever you're doing to me, it's working like crazy. The Brooklyn
Half
was a huge PR when I wasn't expecting one. I cut 3.26 off my previous
best,
from October, and finished in 1.55.58--8.51 pace. For me, that
qualifies as
a blowout. I know the speed work had a lot to do with it--partly
because
I've gotten faster and partly because I've gotten more experience with
pushing my limit so I'm less fearful of doing it. So thank you. See you
Wednesday.
Doug Feltman"
Subject: Congratulations
To: toby@tanser.org
As an old CPTC member and current Acting CFO of the NYRR, I want to
offer my best congratulations on your election. As you may know, this is
probably the first time that a non incumbent ever won.
You are joining an incredibly motivated and active Board and I am sure
that you can add a new perspective.
Regards,
Doug Feltman
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:48:24 -0400
From: "JACKSON Leola"
To: Toby@Tanser.org
You Have help a great deal and
I owe all to you.
See You
Leola
"Barry Markowitz"
To: "Toby"
Subject: 5th Avenue Mile
Toby -
Just wanted to say thanks for getting me to and through the 5th Avenue
mile. I reached my dream. Just means I need a harder dream for next
year. Special thanks, if you can pass it along, to your running
buddies
Keep strong,
Barry
From: "DON PREVEN"
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 02:48:00 -0400 (EDT)
To: Toby@Tanser.org
it's a privilege and pleasure to workout with u and the group on
thurs.
evenings. cann't tell u what a high i felt after completing this past
thurs' workout. U R A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. u help to make my running
and my life more fun, more interesting and more challenging. my thanx
&
appreciation for ur encouagement & help.
look forward to seeing u in
the park, on the track and on the roads, etc., etc., etc. continued
best wishes for good health, good running and a good life.
KEEP ON
KEEPING ON
Don
From: "timmax@africaonline.co.tz"
To: toby@tanser.org
CC: timmaxathleticclub@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: Shoes
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 05:06:14 -0500
Dear Toby,
I am glad to inform you that we have received another six boxes of
shoes
with 65 pairs inside. Since our cross Country season ended last week, I
will keep these shoes for track season which will take off immediatelly
after the World cross.
Some days back I was reading your website, and I found out that you
are
bidding to be one of the five Directors of the New York Road runners
Club,
I am also aware that some of the members are writing the comment to
support
your campaign, Can you please tell me where to address those e-mail, I
would love to express my feelings to the voters, especially on how you
supported our athletes with the project Shoes 4 Africa.
My kind regards,
Max
From: "Kenna, Diane (GMI - CAPMKTS)"
To: "'Toby Tanser'"
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:55:05 -0400
Hi there Toby -
thanks again for coming down here last night (see message below).
After the clinic, three of the women told me they were going
to switch their application from "walker" to "runner" because you
inspired them!
Can I give these runners info about the Nike Run NYC clinics
that you coach? Is there a website?
From: Butler, Karen (Private Equity)
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 1:42 PM
To: Kenna, Diane (GMI - CAPMKTS)
Subject: 'twas a nice jog
Diane,
The running clinic was a lot of fun and Toby was exactly the
right person for the job - made we wish I could have him as a permanent
trainer but then I'd like to be 20 again too.
Ciao,
Karen Butler
Asst. to Nate Thorne
Global Pvt. Equity
212-449-6854
Sender: candlestickman@compuserve.com (Paul D Cassidy)
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
thanks toby, i can't make thursday 7/11 but count me in on 7/18.
did a PR in the bronx today, thanks to your speed!
cya, paul
Merrow, Anne"
To: "'toby@tanser.org'"
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2002 18:24:19 -0400
Toby,
Bested my previous half time by seventeen minutes. It was hard (and
I'll
probably be hurting tomorrow...) but hot damn! 13.1 mi at 9:50 pace!
That
speed stuff is definitely working. Of course, now that I know I can
beat
last year's NY marathon time of 5:06, I'll have to suck it up & get in
the
training. Anyway, thank you for all your encouragement and good
coaching
this spring.
Anne
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 09:51:54 -0400
Subject: :o)
From: "Robin Roberts" quicktempo@onebox.com
To: toby@tanser.org
OK, I don't do this to toot my own horn but to make sure you, and
others,
are aware that your approach does work as long as it is a 2-way street
(ie, you giving advice and counsel and the runner taking it and doing
the work!).
Since the third week in April of this year I have run PRs in the half
marathon (big one!), a 4-miler (big one!), the 5K, and the 800 meters.
That is 4 PRs in about 8 weeks!! Not to mention that I have run
completely
injury-free (knock wood) since I have been training with you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
R2
Thanks again for all of your help over the past few months. As I mentioned, since working with you, I have run PR's in the 5K, 4M, 5M, 10K (unofficial), 10M (unofficial) and half-marathon. So, obviously, I am pretty happy with your coaching!
See you later. Dan
Dannycapp@aol.com
AIM6785@aol.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:40:17 EDT
Subject: NIKE RUNNING CLASS
To: toby@tanser.org
HI TOBY,
YOUR GRACIOUSNESS AND KINDNESS WON OVER MY WIFE TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF RUNNING. MY WIFE AND I THANK YOU AND YOUR TERRIFIC STAFF FOR A GREAT CLASS.
IRMA & ARTIE
Hey, Toby.
I am not taking away from my efforts, but I must thank you for all of your help in training me. My times are already faster than I really believed I could run and there is still work to be done. So, thank you. I sincerely appreciate all the work you are putting into training me. Pizza Wednesday after the TRD session?
Dan
DannyCapp@aol.com
Hi Toby,
I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for all
of your coaching prior to the NYC Marathon. I'm very
happy with achieving 3:08 - a new P.R.! I'm looking
forward to going to Boston in April.
I'm certain that the Thursday night workouts at the track
is what contributed to my improvement.
Tom Shaw
shaw07030@yahoo.com
Your advice, your wisdom, your experience, your care-free postive attitude,
your patience and your warmth made
marathon training an excellent experience.
I just want to thank Toby for the excellent coaching he's given to TRD over the past few months. Due in large part to the speed sessions, I've shaved 1:16 min/mile off my half marathon time, and 1:28 min/mile off my 5 mile time from last year. As a 41 year old woman who has never had any formal track and field training in her life, I personally am astounded by these results. See? You can teach old dogs new tricks even if it does hurt.
Rachel Ponce
DADA12@msn.com
Thank you for all the tips. I had one of the best days of my life!
Camilla Webster
camilla.webster@FOXNEWS.COM
toby,
thanks to your great speed training, and the over-inflated opinion of
myself i developed since joining a track club, i ran a 3:16 which is a
major, major improvement for me. i ran 7:10s pretty consistently through
mile 15 or 17 then some 7:30s and 40s and when i hit this crazy hill at mile
20 i slowed way down. but it averaged out to 7:29 pace overall, which i
never really thought would happen.
so thank you!!!
liz
Elizabeth Watson
lizschoff@hotmail.com
For me personally Toby's speed training and the encouragement are responsible for my improvement this year. Before this year I had never done any speedwork. The results speak for themselves.
Sean Rheuben
Thank you very much Toby, It was really YOUR coaching at the track that got me a PR. I just ran my best.
Tom Cheslik
tchezz@aol.com
I am a young runner who is fascinated by Kenyan runners. I have read "Train Hard Win Easy." It is by far my favorite book. I never get tired of reading it. I love reading about how the Kenyans simply outwork everyone and how they find racing as a reward for their work. I really try to emulate this quality. I now view races as rewards for hard work. So thank you fro writing such an excellent book. I have just ordered the second edition and I can't wait to tear through it.
John Parr
Johnniep86@aol.com
I saw R_ in the park and I hardly recognized her. She has changed so much since she started training with you. Her style has changed so much, she runs so much better. She looks great.
Eve Bois, CPTC member
Toby:
Thanks for all your training over the last [I have lost count] weeks. Today I
ran reasonably hard in 19:16 - my best ever 5km - that is 2:30 minutes faster
than last year.
Sean Rheuben
Sean.RHEUBEN@us.socgen.com
I ran a PR in the rain! I think my time was 1:34:44 which is considerably faster than I anticipated and much faster than my 1:50 in the Bronx last year. I owe it all to you.
I just wanted to say thanks for all your training, guidance and discipline. It was an honor and I hope to continue. Many thanks, Jonathan
Jonathan Totos
To my friend Toby,
Every time I think I can't run another day I show up and end up having a great session... Thanks for keeping me motivated and inspired to perspire.
Michael Maloney
michaelmaloney@earthlink.net
It takes quite a coach to do what you have done.... I no longer believed that I could make a change. If you ever feel low, I hope that you will just remember all of the people who you have helped.
Diane krukowski
dikrukowski@usa.net
I hope you know how amazing it is for me to seriously expect to run a race at sub 7:00 min pace. At this time last year I was thrilled to run a 6:56 min mile (just 1 mile!) in a track workout! When I started training with you I was hoping I could achieve racing consistently at sub 8 min pace. Now I've learned not to put limits on what is possible.
Robin Roberts
rroberts@kprny.com
I am psyched - this is really the first time I have seen improvements in my running, so thank you!!!
Stephanie Hirschfeld
I never got a good chance to thank you in person for helping me achieve my Philadephia goal
Benjamin Segal, first sub 3-hr marathon
Good luck with your running Toby. So many people have said so many nice things about you. Congratulations again on your story.
Eileen Portz-Shovlin
Senior Editor Runner's World magazine
Thank you also for being an inspiration for all of us. You have such a positive outlook and you are so supportive of us back-of-the-pack runners. We appreciate it.
Judge Denny Chin
You are the one person in this world who will never cease to amaze me in many ways!
Kipsang Choge
Also, I loved your book Train Hard, Win Easy. I have the old and new copy, everyone on my team loves reading it too. Great Job. thanks,
Mike Craig
bigsue143@aol.com
Richard Tate"
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Tobey,
You're an outstanding author to say the least. I would love
to chance to meet and run with you some time.
happy running
Trav
It was great how much people appreciated it. I am really psyched for the upcoming training sessions to see how they group in popularity. It was also great to see how you interact with the participants and encourage them. I am sure it is very meaningful for them to get feedback from you. Talk to you later.
Regards, Nancy
Nancy Cooney
nancyccooney@yahoo.com
jonathan_zuckerman@hotmail.com
To: toby@tanser.org
Subject: Nike Class
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:16:10 -0400
Toby:
I just wanted to say thanks for the great class. I feel that I'm
running a
step or two faster already...OK that might be wishfull thinking on my
part.
I think that it's really great that you can spend time with us and
share
your insights.
Jonathan
Michael Frankfurt"
To: toby@tanser.org
Toby,
Congratulations.
I am delighted that you were elected to our Board and look forward to
working with you. Hope to see you soon. All
the best.
mike
Subject: Thumbs up for Toby!
To: toby@tanser.org
From: "Colm Malone"
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 02:11:59 -0400
Hi Toby,
I just wanted to give you a "thumbs up" for the classy way you dealt
with
that obnoxious runner in the Grete's Gallop on Sunday.
The guy was totally out of line and you quite rightly put him in his
place.
It really does seem like runners are getting more aggressive in the
park at
these big races!
I'd also like to thank you for all the Nike training classes you ran
over
the Summer. They really helped my training - proof of the pudding being
- I
beat my Manhattan half-marathon time by almost 25 minutes on Sunday!
I hope to drop down for one more class before the big day November 3rd!
Take care!
Colm.
DON PREVEN"
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 06:49:04 -0400 (EDT)
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Subject: Re: THANX
i appreciate the time & effort that u've put in to fill my request.
the
more contact i have with u the more i realize what an extra special
person Toby Tanser is. it is a privilege to know u. continued best
wishes for good health, good running, good things & a good life.
KEEP
ON
KEEPING ON
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 15:35:08 -0800 (PST)
From: "Randy K."
Subject: thanks..
To: toby@tanser.org
Toby,
Just a note to say thanks for a great season and for
being a great coach. You're expertise, motivation, and
confidence in your runners goes far beyond what I
think you realize. I'm as ready as I can be, and now
it's time to execute the plan.
Randy
Date: 2/28/2004 12:57:23 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: axa9ling@ideologic.org
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
my time was better than I expected. I've had the flu & was not feeling
my best this AM.
When I finished, I was thinking, 'wow - Toby's workouts have made a
huge difference.'
ongoing thanks for the weekly plans....
anne
Claudia Pepe
Toby:
Thank you for such a wonderful job on Saturday at the more clinic. The few that were on-site were very lucky to get the insight they got from you.
Your support of the event has been great and truly appreciated.
Best,
Claudia
Date: 3/22/2004 7:33:15 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: rapfel@nymediationservices.com
To: Tobytanser@aol.com
Dear Toby,
I was at the last lecture at the Road Runners about 10 days before the
marathon that you so kindly facilitated. My name is Jill Van Note. I was
one of a couple of women in the room who was running the full marathon and I
came up to you briefly to ask about pace groups and my goal to break 4 with
my last marathon being NYC last Fall in 4:14.
You looked straight into my eyes and said "You can do it. You have nothing
to lose, leave it all out on the course." I believed you and I knew I was
going to try.
Thank you for your encouragement, and for speaking so highly of the pace
teams.
So thank you Toby. I will never forget the look you gave me when you said
"You can do it".
I did it.
Best to you. Wishing you health, peace, and happy trails.
Regards,
Jill Van Note
Date: 4/27/2004 5:02:55 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: JFlora@vancleef.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
I can not wait to get back to your classes!!!
Date: 4/30/2004 4:58:42 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Amby.Burfoot@Rodale.com
To: tobytanser@aol.com
Toby:
I have forgotten to thank you for the superb job you did for
Runner's World in Boston. Please accept my apologies,
but know that I was following all your work very closely, and
believe it was all first-rate.
Not only that, but you stepped up to the plate when we
really needed you. Matt, and I and everyone at Runner's World
appreciate the way you did that.
Thanks again. Stay in touch. Maybe we can find other places
for you to shine.
All best, Amby Burfoot
(Chris Stewart)
From: "Chris Rover"
To: toby@tanser.org
Subject: message from Chris
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2002 02:28:26 +0000
Dear Toby, It was great to meet you, you are a chap in a million.
All the best Chris
From: "timmax@africaonline.co.tz"
To: toby@tanser.org
Subject: Viatu vingi!!!!!
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 10:20:57 -0500
Hi Toby,
You can not imagine, this morning I received 21 boxes of shoes, I
repeat again TWENTY ONE BOXES OF SHOES.!!
Yes, 21 boxes of shoes, I couldn't believe my eyes when the lady
showed
me the boxes, I thought she mixed up things. She told me that is true
usually the surface mail takes a long time to arrive to their
respective
destinations, but she also admit that this time it took even more
longer
than it suppose to be, due to some mishandling inside Postal authority!
She
humbly apologize for that.
So in total I received the total of 180 pairs of different sizes of
running shoes, there was also 20 pairs of T-shirts, some few used
socks,
shorts and skin tight.
Lastly, on behalf of myself, the whole entire society of Timmax
athletics Club and now shoes 4 Africa I would like to say THANK YOU TO
ALL
THOSE FRIENDS WHO DECIDED TO RUN WITH ONE PAIR OF SHOES BECAUSE THEY
DONATE
THE SECOND PAIR TO SUPPORT TO AFRICAN POOR ATHLETICS FAMILIES. IN
RETURN I
PROMISE THAT I WILL WORK HARD TO MAKE SURE THAT MORE CHAMPIONS WILL
COME
THROUGH SHOES 4 AFRICA. NO ONE MAY REALIZE NOW, BUT ONE DAY HISTORY
WILL
DO.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Max
Date: 6/17/2004 11:32:59 AM
From: megan_saylor14@yahoo.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Toby,
Hello there. I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your speedwork sessions. I feel that they have helped me improve my times and come within a closer grasp of reaching my goals.
Date: 6/30/2004 8:47:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: thomas.shaw@berkerynoyes.com
To: tobytanser@aol.com
Hi Toby:
I'd like to sign up to run with your group on wednesday nights. I'm planning to run the Chicago marathon Oct 10. In 2001, you helped me train for the NYC marathon and I managed to improve to 3:08 from 3:20.
Subject: Running 26.2 in San Fran
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 15:43:53 -0400
From: "Gupta, Suneet [GRB]" suneet.gupta@citigroup.com
To: toby@tanser.org
Hi Toby,
Oh, my time was.......3:08:29 !!! Finish position was #40.
My last marathon was NY in 2003 when I clocked 3:32. Wow! And double
wow! Trust me, I started crying when I crossed that finish line. Doubtless
your sessions on the track helped both for physical improvment and motivation - thank you.
Cheers,
Suneet
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:43:58 -0400
From: "Murphy, Conor"
To: "Toby Tanser (E-mail)"
Hi Toby,
I just wanted to thank you for the run classes so far - the results are starting to pay off - I had the 2nd fastest run split this past weekend, and finished in 4th place.
Thanks Again
Conor
Nancy.Chang@moodys.com
Toby,
Thank you. I broke 30min barrier for a 4 miler road race this Sat! I cannot believe I did it in 29:13! Thanks for your encouragement so far.
Nancy
ING Lecture
Date: 9/15/2004 9:50:37 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: ccnyc@Americas.ING.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Toby,
Thank you so much for coming in and talking to our group. Everyone really enjoyed the discussion, and learned some valuable information on fitness in general, and the more specific topics you covered.
Thank you once again for imparting your knowledge on us.
Sincerely,
Candice
Subject: Coach Toby is the Greatest!!!
Date: 9/15/2004 9:39:21 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: sgentile2003@yahoo.com
To: tobytanser@aol.com
Hi Toby,
It was really great meeting with you on Monday. Thank you so much for all of the information and special thanks for the new training schedule.
Thanks
Sandra
Subject: ING Cafe Lecture Out of Town Lectures
Date: 9/15/2004 2:56:09 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: jwong@nyrr.org
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Hi Toby:
ING was thrilled with yesterday's lecture. They have invited you to speak at there their two ING Cafe Clinics out of town.
Thanks
Jessica
Subject: re: Achilles Talk, last night
Date: 9/22/2004 2:31:33 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: ktrush@agency.com
Toby,
Well done last night! Received great feedback. Everyone enjoyed your personal story as well as the training/nutritional tips! Much appreciated!
Warm regards,
Ken
Subject: Major PR!!!
Date: 10/17/2004
From: robiem@mindspring.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
Hi Toby--
I ran 1:41:11—7:44 pace—and you’ll recall this cuts my last PR by about 6.5 minutes! I had been running generally 1:48, and at best 1:47 until today! You have really whipped me into shape!
From: jared.g.culotta@wawa.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 10:18 AM
To: Marathon Mailer
Subject: LAST-MINUTE ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON TIPS
Last night in Philadelphia, I attended the LAST-MINUTE ING NEW YORK CITY
MARATHON TIPS presented by Toby Tanser. I wanted to thank the NYC
Marathon for conducting this activity. It was an awesome opportunity.
Although I am an experienced marathoner, I was able to get a couple of
tips that could help get me over the hump from being a 3:31 marathoner
to being a 3:30 marathoner.
I wish I would have had such an opportunity when I ran my first
marathon. I believe that Toby has gone a long way to eliminating much
of the anxiety that first timers generally experience.
Thanks again,
Jay Culotta
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 00:11:10 -0000
From: "Mukan,Atilla" Atilla.Mukan@gartner.com
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Hey Toby,
Just a short thank you note for bringing me to 3.27! Am a very happy camper now (with huge blisters on my feet). I have never gone deeper as on 5th avenue but am sure that your "push harder" sessions made the difference.
Atilla.
erinpboyle@yahoo.com
Hey Toby,
That was a tough workout last night, yowsa! My calves
are screaming at me today. Just wanted to say THANKS
for keeping the workouts varied and challenging.
You're doing a great job as coach and your efforts are
appreciated by all the flyers!
Take care,
Erin
darkwing71@nyc.rr.com
Dear Toby
I just wanted to thank you again for all the help and support you have given me over the past year. Your guidance has been refelected in every race I've finished, with all my fat PR's. The hill workouts have made a great difference. Thanks for giving me that extra push. It's been a pleasure to be your student on Tuesday nights.
With much gratitude
Haidee
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:06:05
From: "Alderson, Robert" RAlderson@KRAMERLEVIN.com
To: Toby@Tanser.org
Hi Toby:
I used the marathon training schedule you helped me develop a couple of years ago and qualified for Boston in the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA last month. I'll use the same schedule to get ready for April 18.
Bob
Date: 5/13/2005
From: gregory.p.bolen@jpmorgan.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
well, the hard workouts are paying off.... last night I ran 18:35 for 5k in Central Park....sub 6:00 min pace by one second..This was my first race as a Master and my first sub 6:00 min pace race since 1995!
Date: 6/21/2005 12:15:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Richard.Presutti
By the way, I did 33:54 in the father's day race! I couldn't believe how much faster I have gotten in the last month - your training is making a huge difference.
Subject: Sweet Success
Date: 10/11/2005
From: jared.g.culotta@wawa.com
To: TobyTanser@aol.com
3:26:25
I cannot even begin to thank you for everything that you have done for me.
Sunday was incredible. I was solid as a rock. My first 10 miles and my second 10 miles were in the exact same time to the second. I stayed with the pacing team for just about 15 miles and then I began to push ever so slightly (and very controlled) ahead of them. I stayed focused until I crossed the finish line and then I let all of the emotions out in sort of a primal scream!
Once again I wanted to thank you for helping me achieve something that I desired so much, but seemed unachievable. I could not have done it without you.
Sincerely yours,
Jay Culotta
Richard.Presutti@srz.com
Toby,
I didn't stop my watch so I don't have the exact time, but around 3:04. I am really happy! I started out a bit fast, then caught my pace around mile 5. I really have to thank you - you are the coach of the year, I could never have come this far this fast without you. Thanks for giving me the plan and the motivation. The marathon is all about proper training, and you gave me that times 10. Let's get together for lunch or coffee and I will give you all the details.
Rick
sbpeck80@yahoo.com
Toby, thank you so much for last night's speedwork
class. It was lots of fun! I had to leave right
after, but I would like to come again. You seem to
have such a special group.
Sarah
jbackhaus@mac.com
Hey Toby-
I see from your site that you have my result for Philly! I'm very happy
to have broken 3 hours the first time I trained for a marathon.
Thanks again for all your help this year. As Rick and I were saying at
lunch after the race, the "do whatever Toby says" training plan really
works!
Next stop, Boston.
Jeff
stan.francois@citigroup.com
Toby,
Yesterday was an awesome day. After all those miles in CP, I got the opportunity to put in all on the line. A PR by 5 minutes......despite the heat.
My success is a function of 3 things:
1. My resolve to get it done
2. YOUR TRAINING...YOUR TRAINING!!
3. My friend Todd
Considering a began your program 20 pounds overweight and believed in what you were teaching had so much to do with my success. Thank you Toby for showing us how to get it done. I'll enjoy this feeling forever and now believe I can go under 3.
Thanks again Toby for helping me get it done.
Stan
Alexandra.Lebenthal@lebenthal.com
What a day. Thanks for all your amazing
amazing wonderful help over the last 6 months. I cut 50 min off last year’s
time. You made that possible and made me dig w in myself to learn I
am an athlete! Thanks J
Alex
dmbleakley@hotmail.com
Toby,
I have been thinking of you alot and just so pleased that we got to know
each other more over those crucial 3 weeks prior to Chicago.
I wish you could still be my coach - there isnt anyone better out there...
You are such a wonderful and caring person - that is why I ran so well in
Chicago..
Luv michelle
luistri@yahoo.com
Toby,
thanks to you I went below 3hrs again. I wanted 2:52, but 2:56 is not
that bad. I'm happy with my time and about finishing strong. Thanks
for all your encourgement and good advice!
Take care,
Luis
randi@shootdigital.com
hey toby,
the race was great on sunday. thanks so much for the
strength, advice and guidance you give every person. it makes a huge
difference. now i am ready for the next one.
are you having class tomorrow night at the track? if so, i would love
to get back into that.
thanks again,
randi
Rfobs@aol.com
Dear Toby - I must say, with all your encouraging emails and support and coaching I'm sorry I didn't have you when I ran my 2 meager marathons years ago!! You're a great resource. Gee, if only....thanks for all the training this season - hopefully it will pay off for my winter races. Take care, (Rockin')Robin
asabahoglu@yahoo.com
Toby,
Look at the splits below. I did whatever you have told me and got 14:44. Also came 2nd overall. Thank you a lot. I gotta do something for you! If you were there i would hug you right after the race ( By the way I know hugging is no good in US but you have been in Turkey, it is normal in Turkey)
Thanks again
Atilla
loriwolfe.lazorik@att.net
Hi Coach,
I have not been out for the speed work-outs since we moved to Florida! The cold weather
was too much. My hamstring is starting to feel loads better and I am working on a training schedule. My goal is to either run the NYC marathon back to a respectable time (3:30) or
train for a half iron man.
Do you do remote coaching via email?
I really appreciated the short time that we had training and truly respect your coaching capabiliites.
Lori
jvn5@earthlink.net
So thank you Toby. I will never forget the look you gave me when you said
"You can do it".
I did it.
Best to you. Wishing you health, peace, and happy trails.
Regards,
Jill Van Note
Nancy.Chang@moodys.com
Toby,
I broke 30min barrier for a 4 miler road race this Sat! I cannot believe I did it in 29:13! Thanks for your encouragement so far.
Nancy
megan_saylor14@yahoo.com
Hello there. I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your speedwork sessions. I feel that they have helped me improve my times and come within a closer grasp of reaching my goals.
Take care,
Megan
paul@kavanagh.ca
Toby
Before you leave on your trip I wanted to say thanks for all your great help this year. Getting to the track – even if only on a few occasions – made a huge difference, especially in the NYC Marathon, and its always fun to see everyone.
Thanks again for all the support – it made a huge difference. I hope you have great holiday.
All the best,
Paul
Toby,
Thank you my speed work is really starting to pay off BETTER than I expected.
DENISE
Denise Margulies
Core Fitness
dmfitness2004@yahoo.com
Hey Toby,
Thanks for the great coaching down at the Dark Park... I had never done
speed work before joining your Wednesday group this past summer, and all the
time, effort and training sure paid off. I finished Sunday with a 3:32:22,
which is a PR of over 25 min. Quite satisfied with it for my second
marathon.
Thanks again for all the guidance (and the fun!).
Take care,
Eric Stadnyk
stadcat@hotmail.com
Shawn.Young@wsj.com
I cannot thank you enough for your supportiveness and help, and for the spirit in your most recent email to the group--and the one before that.
Your devotion to our performance and improvement really makes a huge difference. And the pure love of the sport that comes through in your offer to stand there in the freezing cold helping us, for free, makes it truly a priviledge to be part of the group.
Shawn.
Toby
i call you and gerry "our mom and dad"... we can make gerry "the mom"
--we ran a 4.5 on sat and an 8 on sunday..
and toby, i can't begin to thank you for everything. you have really made a
difference.
much love
paola
fern864@hotmail.com
Toby - Thank you again! Great workout and I certainly felt it afterward.
Dan
dan@guttman.com
Toby,
Thanks for all your expert coaching and especially your advice on pacing. It worked out perfect as I finally had a good race after my previous futile attempts. I snuck in with a PR by 17 seconds (3:06:47). Next time maybe I can inch a little closer to the three hour mark (of course with the right coaching).
Chuck
CHeaphy@jca-architecture.com
Thanks for your support! Definitely no regrets. Your guidance has been so key in getting me into the best shape of my life, and the longest period I’ve ever run injury-free! I really appreciate you!
Robie RobieM@mindspring.com
i still can't believe i ran a 1:38 after running a 3 1/2 miler before
you should train people for a living ( you are really good at it)
maybe you should quit your day job of hanging out at new york
road runners
fern864@hotmail.com
Paola Fernandez
i really want to get back into running and u are the only coach i know out there cause of ur back ground and experience in running who is the best.
Roman Henry batista19747@aol.com
Hello, Toby. I am very happy. You know WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?
Because I did the staten island half and my time was
1:56.
I know it is not a really good time for an athetle,
but Toby I have improve soooooooo much this year.
Thanks to you.
I feel so great. I wonder what am I going to do on the
next couple of years. Because you are going to be my
coach for a while so........... you know.
Anyway, you're good.
Thanks for everything.
Patricia
patrimoch@yahoo.com
A huge thanks to you for your continued guidance, patience, and most of all, belief. It’s hard to imagine that 10 months ago I raced a 10k all out in 36:20 and now I’m going through half marathons much, much faster than that.
Kevin Horty khorty@mcmahonmed.com
Thanks so much for sticking with me through injury, paranoia and stomach aches! I’m really lucky to have had you coach me. I am NOT KIDDING when I tell you this story – I was running the Gallop with 2 people and I mentioned “my coach” and she said “Who’s your coach?” and I said “Toby Tanser” and she says “NOOOOO WAAAAAY!!!!!! TOBY TANSER IS YOUR COACH?? He’s like totally famous!!! How did you get him to coach you!!??” It was very cute. You are a celebrity!!!
Alice Yoo ayoo@nyrr.org
Hi Toby,
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh! I loved this 8:35 pace. The training does pay off handsomely.
Dr. Shmuel Harlap
I achieved all my goals – to enjoy the run, not get injured, and raise funds!!! no injuries!! I paced myself a bit too slowly in the beginning, but I finished strong. I sprinted at the end!Thanks for all your help, and we’ll be in touch again xx Mati matibonetti@hotmail.com
tobes,
just a quick congratulations. most everyone of my
friends and teammates who you coached for nyc had an
awesome showing.. good work.
- anil anil212@yahoo.com
I want 2 thank u for all the coaching and inspiration over the summer. I now see the sense of 12 mile tempo runs in the middle of the week. I cut my marathon time by 40 mins. The schedule works.
wsg1@mac.com Will Gillies
the marathon went really well. I finished in 3:46. A truly amazing experience I have to say. All in all the experience was fantastic and I'm very happy with the result!
Thanks for all the training! It worked out really well!
. Will think about the running while I'm gone...
I'll be in touch when I get back!
Valerie valeriekyrle@yahoo.com
Toby,
You were with me the whole 26.2 miles!!!!!!! I loved every minute of the marathon! Thank you for everything!
Talk to you and hopefully see you soon!
Tracy ACKTSK@aol.com
Gday mate,
I just want to drop you a note and say thank so so much for helping me achieve my goal. You made this possible for me and have given me the confidence to drive myself further. Thank you once again. Thanks once again J
Julian Triscott Julian.Triscott@Lehman.com
Toby,
I just wanted to thank you for everything this summer. I was able to cut 28 min off of my marathon, and PR in the 1/2 marathon and a 5 mile race. I ran a 3:10 yesterday and felt good (except the final 3 miles) the entire way. The training and workouts helped so much. Once again thank you for everything. Talk to you soon.
Mike
michael.shaddow@bofasecurities.com
Hey Toby,
Wanted to say thanks for all your help with preparing for this year's marathon (2:47). I really enjoyed your workouts and getting some additional advice in the weeks leading to race day.
Anyway, thanks again. I'll be in touch. Abs
Christopher Abbott christopher.abbott@lehman.com
Toby,
I just wanted to thank you for the scehdule and Wednesday night sessions in prepration for the Marathon. I PRed at 2:57.41, and am very happy with the result......I hope all is well.
Kind Regards,
Mark, mjd2104@yahoo.com
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