RunDreamAchieve /Sub 2 30 Marathon Mastermind

  • $147

Sub 2 30 Marathon Mastermind

A self-paced e-course for elite-level athletes willing to do whatever it takes to break the 2:30 marathon barrier. 

RunDreamAchieve 2 30 Marathon Pace Mastermind

Master the Strategy, the Pacing, the Mindset — and Make 2:29:59 + Yours

Are you done chasing that 2 30 marathon barrier year after year, only to come painfully close but then fade?
Are you ready to stop hoping and start executing a proven plan built by someone who has actually done it — and faster?

Welcome to the RunDreamAchieve 2 30 Marathon Pace Mastermind, the elite training + mentoring system designed to turn determined marathoners into 2:29:59 performers. This is your invitation to go beyond standard training templates — to adopt a high-leverage system that bridges the gap between potential and performance.

Why This Is Not Just Another “Marathon Program”

💡 This is a mastermind-level experience — combining strategy, mindset, biomechanics, fueling, pacing, and tactical know-how — designed exclusively for athletes committed to cracking the 2.30 marathon ceiling.

🎯 The term “2 30 marathon” isn’t just a keyword — it’s your target, and your linchpin for unlocking quality workouts, pacing protocols, recovery strategies, and mental resilience that truly align with that goal.

🧠 Most training programs throw volume at you, then hope you’re “good enough” to piece it together on race day. In this Mastermind, every decision, every workout, every taper day, every fueling moment is calibrated to support 5:43 mile pace for 26.2 miles — the pace you need for a legit 2 30 marathon effort.

"The Mastermind Principle: Two or more people actively engaged in the pursuit of a definite purpose with a positive mental attitude, constitute an unbeatable force" - Napoleon Hill

Meet Your Mentor: Coach Nathan Pennington

🎓 Dr. Nathan Pennington is the founder of RunDreamAchieve, holds a doctoral degree (DBA), and most importantly — is a 2:19 marathoner himself who has walked the walk and yes, has also been humbled in races on the track and the roads.

✅ He has run well under that 2:30 threshold — and then pushed beyond.
✅ He was coached by a Boston Marathon champion (Lisa Rainsberger) for three years (2007-2010) and was mentored and coached by two of the world's authorities on middle to long distance running, the late Dr. Joe Vigil and Jack Hazen who was Nate's collegiate coach at Malone University from 1995 to 2000.
✅ He’s spent decades refining the art and science of endurance performance, and now brings all that to you in this mastermind.

Because he’s not just talking the talk — he’s run it. And he’s willing to share all of it. 

Who This Course Is Really For

🧭 You’ve clocked a marathon in the 2:50s, 2:40s, or 2:30+ and you refuse to settle.
🧭 You are done with “almost” — with fading, mis‑fueling, blind guesswork.
🧭 You want access to elite-level wisdom — without hiring a personal coach at thousands of dollars a month.
🧭 You’re ready to commit — mentally, physically, and emotionally — to the truth of performance.
🧭 You want a blueprint for 2 30 marathon pacing, not just generic mileage goals.

What You’ll Get Inside the Mastermind

In this comprehensive program, you gain access + lifetime access to modules, video trainings, pacing frameworks, a 16-week training schedule, nutrition game plans, mindset coaching, and one-on-one consultation options.

🧭 Module 1: Foundations of the 2.30 Marathon Barrier
You’ll learn how many miles per week truly matter, what pace your “easy” days should be (and why that matters), how to structure long runs, and the pacing zones you need to master — all with your 2 30 marathon target always in view.

💪 Module 2: Workouts That Carve a 2 30 Marathon Performer
Discover track workouts, fartlek variations, tempo runs, and race simulation protocols that Dr. Pennington used (and continues to refine) to break 2:30 — and then 2:20. You’ll also get secrets from the 2:10 marathoners he’s trained with.

🥗 Module 3: Nutrition & Fueling to Sustain 5:43 Pace
Fueling for a 2 30 marathon is not the same as standard marathon nutrition. Learn the antioxidant systems, carbohydrate timing, hydration strategies, and fueling practices taught to top marathoners — including insights from a Boston Marathon champion.

🧠 Module 4: Elite Coaching Insights & Elite Athlete Tactics
You’ll get bits of wisdom Dr. Pennington learned from top coaches, NCAA athletes, and world-class competitors. These are often the differences that separate “almost” from “done.” You’ll hear stories, training tweaks, and mindset shifts that top performers live by.

🛠 Module 5: Execution, Resilience & Mastery
Breakthrough fatigue, maintain posture and form under strain, sustain pace when you feel like quitting, and stay mentally locked in. You’ll also gain tools to self-correct during race day, manage discomfort, and hold your performance when others fade.

📆 16-Week Sub‑2:30 Marathon Training Template
This is not a generic plan. It is a pace‑specific, progression-aware schedule keyed to 2 30 marathon effort. You’ll know exactly what to do (and when) from week 1 through taper.

📚 31+ Training Video Tutorials
Each video drills into one concept, strategy, or tactic vital to your success. You’ll never be left guessing.

🎁 Bonus: Ongoing Updates, Coaching Tips & Community
You’ll have lifetime access, updates, and strategies Dr. Pennington continues to develop. You’ll also get access to the RunDreamAchieve community — athletes pushing toward 2 30 marathon times together.

The Core Benefits You’ll Experience

Laser Focus on Pace — You’ll stop treating the marathon like a guessing game. Every workout, every decision, will ring true to the rhythm of 5:43 / mile (or the equivalent) — the heartbeat of a real 2 30 marathon performer.

📈 Faster Learning Curve — Skip years of trial and error. By following Dr. Pennington’s exact approach, you’re leveraging decades of elite-level results.

🧱 Reduced Wasted Effort — No more generic workouts, random long runs, or “hope it holds” strategies. Every element is intentional, efficient, and high-return.

💡 Deep Mental Edge — You’ll build resilience, race-day confidence, form discipline, and the ability to endure discomfort — mind over muscle — essential at the 2:29:59 threshold.

🥗 Fuel That Performs — Your body becomes better at clearing lactate, handling energy demands, and sustaining intensity — not just relying on volume.

🔧 Techniques Others Miss — You’ll unlock the hidden strategies that separate average marathoners from sub‑2:30 elites.

🎯 Accountability + Mastermind Wisdom — You are not alone. You’re part of a driven cohort, held to standards and stretched beyond your “comfort zone” safely and smartly.


Why Coach Pennington’s Teaching Makes A Difference

Dr. Pennington isn’t a coach who’s read a few training books. His story is lived, breath by breath, mile by mile.

✅ He’s broken the 2 30 marathon barrier himself — then gone further (2:19).
✅ He’s absorbed elite coaching systems (including Boston Marathon champion‑level coaching).
✅ He’s refined and distilled those methods into repeatable, teachable form — for athletes just like you.
✅ Because he knows the struggle of coming close, hunting pace, hitting the wall — he understands precisely what you face, and what elevates performance from hopeful to achieved and can relate to ALL levels of athletes.
✅ His doctoral background (DBA) brings both empirical rigor and performance science to the mix.
✅ He brings both authority and empathy — pushing you, guiding you, and trusting you with the same wisdom he depended on.

In short: He directly bridges the gap between where you are and where so many only dream of going — under 2:30.

Addressing Objections (and Why They Don’t Prevent You From Doing This)

But I’m not that fast yet.

✅ This system is designed for runners in the 2:50s, 2:40s, or already in the 2:30–2:59 range who refuse to settle. The strategies work when you commit — you don’t need to already be a star, just willing.

What if I don’t have time for all this coaching?

✅ We’ve built this in bite-sized modules, structured training protocols, and intentional pacing focus so you don’t waste time. Quality over quantity.

What if it’s too expensive?

✅ What you invest now pales in comparison to what it costs to chase “almost” forever. Professional coaching often costs hundreds to thousands per month. Here, you get elite-level mentorship at a fraction — and the return is a 2 30 marathon (or better).

✅ Plus, the course includes a 30-day money-back guarantee — if you don’t get value, simply ask and you’ll be refunded. (No risk to you.)

I’m afraid I’ll get stuck or fail.

✅ That’s normal. But with the Mastermind structure, you’ll have direction, feedback, course corrections, and accountability. You won’t be alone.

What Happens After You Join

🕒 Immediately after enrollment, you gain lifetime access to all modules, videos, community access, and updates.
🧭 You’ll begin with foundational modules that orient you to the system, integrate pacing logic, and diagnose your current training.
🏃 Over time, you’ll progress through the workout modules, pacing drills, nutrition, and mindset techniques — culminating in the 16-week schedule structured for 2 30 marathon success.
🌱 Along the way, you’ll internalize more resilient form, smarter fueling, sharper mental control, and deeper confidence to race at 5:43/mile.
🏁 On race day, you’ll step to the line knowing you have done all you can — and now it’s time to execute.

After crossing that finish line under 2:30, you’ll carry that belief forward… in your running, in your coaching, in your identity.

Is the Mastermind Worth It?


Yes. Because you are not buying a generic training program. You are buying:

🏃‍♂️ Access to elite-level thinking and experience (a 2:19 marathoner teaching you)

📊 A proven blueprint designed specifically around 2:30 marathon pacing

⚡ The efficiency of skipping mistakes, wasted workouts, pacing blunders

🧠 Mental and tactical resilience that can’t easily be learned from books

🤝 Community, mentorship, and the added edge of guided accountability

If you truly want to shatter 2:30 — this is the smartest, most focused path.


Contents

Introduction

Sub 2.30 Marathon Mastermind Introduction
  • 5 mins
  • 347 MB
How I Broke The 2.20 Marathon Barrier-My Story
  • 30 mins
  • 2.25 GB

Module 1: Introduction To Breaking the Sub 2.30 Barrier

This module we will be discussing some of the key strategies you need to implement to become a 2.29.59 marathoner.
How Difficult is It To Break 2.30 and Why Do So Many Fail?
  • 5 mins
  • 322 MB
Key Tactics To Become A 2.29.59 Marathon Specialist
    How Many Miles Per Week Do You Need To Run To Break 2.30
    • 12 mins
    • 912 MB
    The One Area of Training Most Marathoners Miss and How You Can Use It To Run 2.29.59
    • 6 mins
    • 390 MB
    How Long Will This Sub 2.30 Marathon Program Be and The Reasons Why
    • 3 mins
    • 173 MB
    The Exact Pace You Need To Be At On Your Easy Days And Why It Is Critical For Your Success
    • 6 mins
    • 394 MB
    How Far Should You Run For Long Runs To Break 2.30
    • 3 mins
    • 221 MB
    How Many Miles A Week You Need To Run To Break 2.30 For The Marathon
    • 5 mins
    • 345 MB
    The Importance of Heart Rate Monitor Training and What Zones You Need To Train at To Break 2.30
    • 11 mins
    • 846 MB

    Module 2: Top Recommended Workouts To Run 2.29.59

    The One Strategy That Helped Me Run 2.19.35 and How You Can Use It To Run 2.29.59 or Faster
    • 6 mins
    • 448 MB
    What A 2.10 Marathoner I Trained with Taught Me About Fartlek Workouts and How You Can Use It To Run Sub 2.30
    • 4 mins
    • 280 MB
    What Track Workouts Will Make You a 2.29.59 Marathoner
    • 7 mins
    • 486 MB
    Why So Many Runners Miss The Sub 2.30 Barrier and What You Can Do To Succeed
    • 9 mins
    • 643 MB
    Why Tempo Runs Matter and What Heart Rate You Need To Be Training At To Run 2.29.59
    • 5 mins
    • 365 MB
    How You Should Race The First and Second Half of Your Marathon to Run 2.29.59 or Faster
    • 6 mins
    • 454 MB
    One Tempo Run Technique Your Competition Is Most Likely Not Paying Attention To That You Must In Order To Break 2.30
    • 7 mins
    • 514 MB
    This Taper Strategy Is Probably Worth The Price of the Entire Course
    • 7 mins
    • 476 MB

    Module 3: Nutrition

    The Master Antioxidant Most If Not All Your Competitors Are Not Paying Attention To
    • 6 mins
    • 442 MB
    What A Boston Marathon Champion Taught Me Regarding Nutrition That Can Help You Break 2.30. This Tip May Be The Difference Between You Running 2.45 or 2.29
    • 6 mins
    • 403 MB
    The One Nutritional Technique You Must Follow To Become A Sub 2.30 Marathoner
    • 6 mins
    • 437 MB

    Module 4: Top Tips Some of The World's Top Coaches and Athletes Taught Me That Helped Me Break 2.20 For The Marathon

    What an NCAA Division I Cross Country Champion Taught Me About Running Success You Can Use To Become a 2.29.59 Marathoner
    • 6 mins
    • 434 MB
    What My Collegiate Coach Told Me That Impacted My Running Career and How It Can Help You Destroy the 2.30 Marathon Barrier
    • 7 mins
    • 527 MB
    What A 3.57 Miler Taught Me About Training and How You Can Succeed By Listening to This Advice
    • 5 mins
    • 316 MB
    Two Strategies A Boston Marathon Taught Me That Helped Me Break the 2.30 Barrier Twice
    • 8 mins
    • 569 MB

    Module 5: Vital How-To's To Break The 2.30 Marathon Barrier

    Focus ONLY on What YOU Can Control
    • 3 mins
    • 229 MB
    How To Deal with Fatigue and Feeling Overwhelmed Trying to Break The Sub 2.30 Marathon Barrier
    • 6 mins
    • 418 MB
    How To Keep Your Posture Effective at Race Pace
    • 9 mins
    • 637 MB
    How To Stay Mentally Strong While Trying to Maintain 5.43 Mile Pace for 26.2 Miles
    • 8 mins
    • 616 MB
    How To Motivate Yourself To Get Out The Door When You Don't Want To
    • 11 mins
    • 816 MB

    Sub 2.30 Marathon Training Schedule

    2 30 Marathon (20 Weeks).pdf
    • 4.5 MB

    Sign Up To Be A RunDreamAchieve Affiliate

    Steps to Join as a RunDreamAchieve Affiliate.pdf
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    RunDreamAchieve Affiliate Program
    • 5 mins
    • 311 MB

    WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING ABOUT THE RUNDREAMACHIEVE PHILOSOPHY

    "No Human is Limited" - Eliud Kipchoge

    It's Time To Take Your Marathoning to the Next Level in 2021

    Your coach and mentor of this course is a two-time world-armed forces cross-country qualifier and sub-2.20 marathon specialist. 

    If you are ready to mastermind, are coachable and fully committed to breaking the sub-2.30 marathon the picture to the right could be you. There is no reason whatsoever why it could not be. 

    It is going to take initiative, a new way of thinking and specific, relative and proper planning for this to become your reality. This course was built with leverage in mind, not wasted effort.
    Not satisfied with your order? No problem. The goal with this course is to provide value and to help you get under that finish line clock in 2.29.59. 

    Yes, you will have to put in the work. There is nothing easy about a sub 2 hour 30 minute marathon. That being said, if you are not happy simply e-mail me at nathan@rundreamachieve.com for a 30-day, no questions asked, money back guarantee.