Meet the Team Behind nycmarathons.com
Every running website has articles. But behind every good running website are real people with real experiences — runners who know what it feels like to train through bad weather, recover from injuries, obsess over race strategy, and celebrate crossing a finish line after months of work.
At nycmarathons.com, our contributors come from different corners of the endurance world, but they all share one thing in common: they genuinely love marathon culture and the people in it. Some are coaches, some are medical professionals, some are gear experts, and others have spent years traveling the world covering major endurance events.
Together, they help us create content that feels practical, trustworthy, and approachable for runners of every level.
Dr. Melissa Hartman
Dr. Melissa Hartman is the kind of person who can talk about marathon pacing strategies for an hour and somehow still make it feel fun. She’s approachable, encouraging, and deeply passionate about helping runners train smarter without burning themselves out along the way. Outside of coaching and writing, she’s usually out on a sunrise run or experimenting with new recovery techniques after long-distance races.
With more than 14 years of experience in endurance coaching and sports physiology, Melissa has worked with marathon runners ranging from complete beginners to competitive athletes preparing for major races. She’s a certified running coach and has contributed research and educational content to several endurance sports journals over the years. Her work focuses heavily on training adaptation, aerobic conditioning, injury prevention, race preparation, and sustainable long-term performance for distance runners.
What makes Melissa stand out is her ability to explain complicated sports science concepts in a way that doesn’t feel intimidating. She believes running advice should feel accessible, not overly technical, and that’s something readers appreciate in her writing style.
On nycmarathons.com, Melissa writes about:
- Marathon training plans
- Endurance performance
- Recovery strategies
- Race preparation
- Running science
- Mental endurance for long-distance athletes
Her articles combine professional expertise with real-world coaching experience, which helps runners feel informed without feeling overwhelmed.
Links
WordPress Profile: https://nycmarathons.com/author/administrator
Twitter/X: https://x.com/drmelissaruns
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-hartman-sportsphysiology
Jason Whitmore
Jason Whitmore has spent so many years around running shoes that he can usually identify a pair just by hearing someone run past him. He’s easygoing, detail-oriented, and the type of person who genuinely enjoys comparing foam densities, race-day socks, and hydration packs over coffee conversations.
Before becoming a full-time writer and reviewer, Jason worked as a specialty running store consultant, where he helped runners find the right gear based on gait, comfort, race goals, and injury history. Over the last 12 years, he’s tested hundreds of running products, from marathon racing shoes to recovery tools and endurance accessories.
Jason brings a practical, honest perspective to gear reviews because he knows how overwhelming the running market can feel. He’s not interested in hype or trendy marketing claims — he cares about what actually works for runners in real training conditions.
Readers trust Jason because he’s transparent about product strengths, weaknesses, durability, comfort, and value. His reviews are written from hands-on testing experience, not generic product summaries.
On nycmarathons.com, Jason focuses on:
- Marathon shoe reviews
- Running gear comparisons
- Recovery equipment
- GPS watches and running tech
- Race-day essentials
- Budget-friendly running products
He especially enjoys helping beginner runners avoid expensive gear mistakes and find equipment that fits their actual needs.
Links
WordPress Profile: https://nycmarathons.com/author/jason-whitmore
Twitter/X: https://x.com/jasonrunsdaily
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-whitmore-runninggear
Rebecca Collins, RD
Rebecca Collins believes nutrition advice should feel realistic, not restrictive. She’s warm, practical, and known for explaining sports nutrition in a way that feels encouraging instead of judgmental. Around runners, she’s usually the person reminding everyone that properly fueling long runs is not optional — especially before marathon season.
Rebecca is a registered sports dietitian with more than 10 years of experience working with endurance athletes, distance runners, and competitive recreational racers. She has contributed to several runner nutrition publications and has worked closely with athletes on hydration planning, race-day fueling, recovery nutrition, and sustainable performance eating habits.
Her approach to nutrition is rooted in science, but she also understands the everyday reality of training schedules, busy lifestyles, and the mental side of endurance sports. She focuses on helping athletes build healthy, long-term habits rather than chasing unrealistic perfection.
One reason readers connect with Rebecca’s writing is because she avoids overly complicated nutrition language. Instead of making people feel guilty about food choices, she focuses on practical strategies runners can actually maintain.
On nycmarathons.com, Rebecca writes about:
- Marathon nutrition
- Hydration strategies
- Carb-loading guidance
- Recovery meals
- Endurance fueling
- Supplements for runners
- Healthy training habits
Her goal is to help runners feel stronger, more energized, and more confident heading into races and training cycles.
Links
WordPress Profile: https://nycmarathons.com/author/rebecca-collins
Twitter/X: https://x.com/rebeccarunsrd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-collins-rd-sportsnutrition