We're pleased to offer you a couple of stories that tell the "Good Marathon and the Not-so-good Marathon" story. Here is a bit from Jorge Maravilla, about his recent record-setting win in Redding, CA. 

In our next post, we'll give you some thoughts on the other side of the spectrum.

"Just finished the Redding Marathon. Here is a link to the local Redding article, (however don't know why they said I run shorter distances, crazy reporters :-

Redding Searchlight - Vallejo Runner Wins Redding Marathon. 

Well, what can I say my experimental "tempo" run went better than I thought.  Honestly, I completely surprised myself with that kind of time, yet really feel that I can go faster with specific training, however this was more specific training for my true joy, trail/mountain running.
I can say that it was fun and really catapulting my 2012 season as a Team Salomon Runner. 

Thanks for the support! I wore my Salomon Racing shirt it proudly and think I represented well!"

Thank you, Jorge! Way to make it look easy! 

Here's what Jorge is up to next:
"My roomates and I are heading to Surf City 1/2 marathon in a few weeks, last road (I think) event for the year, nonetheless I am focusing on Lake Sonoma 50 miler and Miwok 100k, hope that it will earn a spot for Western States, if not then will look at other 100 alternatives, eventhough they are selling out quickly, but feel confident we can get into one."

Looking forward to hearing more about these runs!