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The Contenders: Ryan Vail at the U.S. Marathon Trials
Ryan Vail is everyman’s runner. His training is tough and voluminous, and he blogs about openly about it and even some of running’s challenges. He’s relying on his work ethic to come back from two serious injuries that put him on an abbreviated training plan to get ready for the Nike Air Max Classic BW Dámskémarathon trials. But, buoyed by recent workouts and with the a top-10 finish at the 2014 New York City Marathon and an appearance on Team USA at last year’s World Cross Country Championships, Ryan is a man to watch at the U.S. Marathon Trials.

Read more below to learn about Ryan’s training and how he’s getting ready for the big race.

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