Welcome to DistanceCoach.com, one of the Internet's most useful running information centers. Author, 2:24 marathoner and coach Kevin Beck and former Pikes Peak record-holder Lize Brittin offer a world-class blend of competitive experience, coaching credentials and scientific background to provide a wealth of information for runners of all abilities.

Kevin, a former senior writer for Running Times and the editor of the training book Run Strong, carries his experience coaching at the high-school, volunteer, and adult levels to a variety of online services, available at his own Web site. Having set an array of lifetime bests at age 34 after 20 years in the sport, Kevin blends his competitive fires with a yen helping others ascend to their personal peaks.

Lize, the author of Training On Empty and a two-time finalist at the Kinney National High-School Cross-Country Championship, was once one of the top-ranked mountain runners in the world. Her 30 years of experience and extensive work with youth runners make her a welcome addition to DistanceCoach.com.

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