Marathon Monday Week 7: AMERICAN RECORDS FALL: Sara Hall & Keira D'Amato!!! - Seth James DeMoor

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of Marathon Monday Week 7: AMERICAN RECORDS FALL: Sara Hall & Keira D’Amato!!! from Seth James DeMoor. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

Training focus: Week 7 of an 18‑week marathon block is the highest‑volume week (up to 140 mi for the NYC block, 120 mi for the Rotterdam block).
Injury‑prevention tip: Vary treadmill motion with side‑to‑side or multi‑direction drills to break up the repetitive stride and reduce overuse injuries.
Race preview: A tune‑up half‑marathon – the Gasparilla race on Feb 27 – is slated as a speed‑session before the marathon build‑up.
Age & performance insight: New American records by Sara Hall (37) and Keira D’Amato (38) show elite performance can continue well into the late‑30s.

Workout Example

Side‑to‑Side Treadmill Drill (30 min total)

Warm‑up: 5 min easy jog (≈ 1 mi).
Main set – repeat 4×:
- 2 min forward run at your typical long‑run pace.
- 1 min lateral shuffle left, then right (≈ 5 m each side).
- 2 min backward run at a comfortable pace.
Cool‑down: 5 min easy jog. Adjust the minutes to match your current fitness; the goal is to keep the body moving in different planes while still hitting your aerobic heart‑rate zone.

Closing Note

Take the volume‑boost and treadmill‑variation ideas into your own plan, and feel free to customize the paces in the Pacing app to suit your level. Try the side‑to‑side drill this week and keep an eye on your mileage as you head toward the Gasparilla tune‑up. Enjoy the run and keep chasing those new personal bests!