Scissortail Running

Memorial Marathon Weekend is right around the corner! No matter what distance you’re running, make sure you’re ready with this pre-race checklist.

Race day nerves are brutal, but being prepared is the best way to let yourself focus on what matters: crushing your goals!

Running takes time. The more you put in, the more you can get out. So what should you expect as the amount of time you can train (and the amount of training your body can handle) increases?

These ranges are generalizations, and your mileage will (literally and figuratively) vary!

Want to know the right amount of time for you, or when you’ll be ready to take it to the next level? We can help! Send us a DM today to set up a free consultation 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

While we were asleep on this side of the world, Christian was crushing a half marathon on a highway in Malaysia!

Despite a 3 AM start to try to avoid the tropical humidity, Christian cruised to a 1:51 finish in his longest effort since moving overseas earlier this year. His splits were a masterclass in negative split pacing, with each 5K a bit faster than the last all the way through to the finish line.

Our eyes are set on the Tokyo Marathon in March, and we’re eager to see how Christian’s fitness continues to develop over the next 11 weeks of training.

Turkey Trot weekend did not disappoint, and the squad was hungry for more than just dinner. They lined up across the metro (and the country??) to throw down some seriously fast times!

• Joe ran 15:54 in blustery Chicago conditions for 3rd overall
• Madalyn clocked 19:22 in OKC for 4th female
• Brendan went 15:33 in Norman, also securing a 3rd place finish

Up in Edmond, Kyle B. ran 18:22 for 2nd in his age group, and Abby brought home 2nd in hers as well with a 23:53 🥈

Great efforts from everyone this weekend. We are always thankful for all the hard work these folks put in!

Check out what a couple of our Scissortail Running athletes were up to this weekend!

After a crazy start that had him face to face with the asphalt, Brendan recovered fast to make his SR Elite debut with a win at this year’s Runway Mile! His 4:30 is just two seconds shy of the race record… set by fellow Scissortail Elite athlete Andrew Leahey back in 2022 👀

Halen was hot on Brendan’s heels, snagging runner-up in 4:39 after a couple of spicy 5K races earlier this fall.

Both Halen and Brendan are gearing up for a fast half marathon at the Houston Marathon weekend in January, but keep an eye out for some more fast times as they sharpen up before the half!

Scissortail Running has its first graduate!

Saulo joined us last summer to help him continue his running career after he graduated from Madill High School in 2023, with a goal of improving his times to the point that he could join a collegiate program. He had continued running and competing on his own, but wanted some guidance in taking his career to the next level.

While we helped out with the training, Saulo brought passion and discipline to the table - two things that are very tough to instill, but so important to a successful running career. Despite a demanding work schedule with late nights, Saulo consistently prioritized his training and did everything he could to support it with good recovery habits.

He locked down personal bests in every distance he competed in, including the 1500, mile, and 5K. Not only that, but he was incredibly consistent in his performances - even in tough conditions or hilly courses, he fought to perform at near-peak levels at almost every race.

And now this fall, the hard work pays off. Today, Saulo had his first practice as a member of the .xc Evangels XC and Track teams! After two years of largely solo training while juggling work, life, and running, we can’t wait to see how Saulo progresses as a student-athlete in an up-and-coming program.

Join us in offering congratulations and good luck to Saulo on this huge milestone!

We want to see you fly in 2025! That’s why all new 1-on-1 athletes who sign up in January will automatically receive the loyalty discount on their monthly rate ($100 vs $125).

Spots are limited, so DM us today to schedule your free consultation! Custom training plans and other training services are also available - we’re ready to help you chase your dreams this year.