"I had been experiencing chronic IT band soreness and tightness for about a year, and I knew it was going to continue to make training for my first marathon difficult. Moreover, I was afraid it might even lead to something more acute that would keep me from competing in the marathon.

Fortunately, I found Chuck Thomas by posting a plea for referrals on the Reston Runners' club bulletin board. Being a seasoned runner himself, Chuck understands from both an experiential and professional standpoint the kinds of trouble spots runners suffer from. His ability to focus on those areas without having to be "educated" about a runner's habits (and neuroses!) immediately put me at ease and gave me a feeling of trust while on his table.

Since I began seeing Chuck in July, I have developed much greater body awareness and have successfully remained injury-free as my marathon training has increased in intensity. Chuck's insights as a personal trainer and a long distance competitor have given me a whole new "out of the box" way of thinking about my running and training regimen.

I feel that the bodywork Chuck performs on me on a regular basis, coupled with his observations about distance training, have made me a healthier and happier runner. I've done myself a huge favor by making visits to Chuck a regular part of my training program.

Thanks, Chuck!"