Welcome to AmateurEndurance.com, a magazine-style, endurance sports blog aimed at amateur athletes. The articles you find on AmateurEndurance.com are generously donated by folks who love the sports they participate in, have a passion for helping others, and value maintaining a friendly, positive endurance athletics community. Our diverse group of writers consists of amateur and professional athletes, coaches, and professionals in the industry. So without further adieu, here are our current contributors.

Dr. Victor Runco, DC

Dr. Runco served in the U.S. Navy and is a Gulf War veteran. Being in charge of Physical Readiness Programs prompted his return to college to earn a degree in Biomechanics/Athletic Training. While working as an Athletic Trainer for Cal State he continued his education graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. He has taught Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Biomechanics, and Physiology at various local colleges, and is an Instructor for the Kinesio Tape Associate (specializing in the “magic tape” Lance Armstrong helped to make popular.) Dr. Runco is also licensed to perform physiotherapy, make custom orthotics, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

Currently, Dr. Runco owns the San Diego Running Institute and maintains a private practice in which he helps runners and triathletes complete their goals. Dr. Runco has completed 15 marathons in 8 states, numerous half marathons, and three Ultra-marathons and continues to improve his performance with each new medal.

Allen Wagner

Allen began running track and field and cross-country in 1994 as a freshman in high school. He qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2007 for the marathon and in the future plans to qualify for the World Championships in the marathon in 2009 and also make the Olympic Team in the Marathon in 2012.

Allen was blessed with an extremely knowledgeable coach in college, Robert Jay Birmingham, who is most well known for running from LA to New York in 72 days unaided in the summer of 1981, roughly 50 miles a day. Birmingham was also the assistant coach to Joe Vigil who is currently a mentor to Meb Keflezighi, Deena Kastor, and Ryan Hall; the best distance runners in the US. With his contributions to AmateurEndurance.com, Allen hopes to share the same techniques that his coach provided to make him successful with you.