MAX-Yield Running™ | An adaptable training system to run your first half marathon, break personal records and build endurance for marathons.
Mike Havrilla, PharmD, is a competitive distance runner for over three decades with 23 completed marathons, including the historic 100th Boston Marathon, and four finishes under 3 hours (Learn More About Me).
As a full-time pharmacist working 12-hour shifts, Mike developed MAX-Yield Running to train for peak performance and prioritize injury prevention while balancing a rigorous professional schedule, optimal recovery and family life.
Testing the protocol on himself, the MAX-Half regimen yielded exceptional results, including a sub-90-minute finish at the Key West Half (RESULTS) in Jan 2026 and a first place overall victory at the Johnstown Path of the Flood 14-Miler (RESULTS) in May 2026.
Mike's upcoming races include: Key West Half (Jan 2027), San Diego Marathon (June 2027) & Vegas Marathon (Jan 2028).
View Mike's training log and learn more about the MAX-Yield Running system in the blog posts below.
