Welcome to DistanceCoach.com, one of the Internet's most useful running information centers. Author, exercise physiologist and former world-class marathoner Pete Pfitzinger and runnng author and coach Kevin Beck offer a world-class blend of competitive experience, coaching credentials and scientific background to provide a wealth of information for runners of all abilities.

Two-time Olympic marathoner, experienced coach, and exercise physiologist Pete Pfitzinger's belief in helping distance runners achieve their goals extends to writing the books Advanced Marathoning (2nd edition) and Road Racing for Serious Runners with co-author Scott Douglas, coaching, formerly writing the Pfitzinger Lab Report for Running Times Magazine, and providing this information-packed web site.

2:24 marathoner Kevin Beck, also a senior writer for Running Times and the editor of the training book Run Strong, carries his experience coaching at the high-school, volunteer, adult and online levels to DistanceCoach.com. Having set an array of lifetime bests at age 34 after 20 years in the sport, Kevin blends his still-crackling competitive fires with a yen for helping others ascend to their personal peaks.

While you're here, don't miss the dozens of articles on optimal training for distance runners compiled from Pete's "Lab Report" column in Running Times.

If you are interested in ordering any of Pete's and Kevin's books or four-time U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials qualifier Greg Lautenslager's excellent novel Following the Flame, click on the images at the top of this page.

Finally, for the growing number of runners who recognize the importance of keeping their running chassis in proper alignment, we offer TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING FOR WOMEN RUNNERS^TM, the first CD designed specifically to improve running technique, core strength, flexibility and total body strength for women runners. Developed by Pete and Christine Pfitzinger along with international fitness consultant John Lythe, this interactive CD contains photo sequences and video for over 60 exercises arranged into 31 effective, innovative and time-efficient conditioning programs. This CD is for women runners who want to enhance running performance, prevent injuries and feel great.