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Steven LaBranche LEAP-Coaching, LLC
Location
Oakdale, CT
United States
Languages
English
Sport Types
Running, High School Cross Country, Collegiate Cross Country
Preferred Athlete Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Bio
Develops highly personalized & dynamic training plan, applying periodization principles throughout the training cycle. No plan is cookie-cutter.
Utilizes a long aerobic base period (Zone II), where-in each week's focus is on 2 long runs. Leverage O2 capacity with the speed and power assimilation through threshold runs, fartlek, progression runs, hill repeats, & intervals.
Incorporate Strength & Conditioning as part of regular routine to build stronger core, major/minor leg muscles, & balance
Competitive Experience
Started Competitive Running 1988
Successful Scholastic Career
- 2x Connecticut All-State Honors (1000m,1600m)
- 1x All New England Honors (1000m)
- Former/Active High School Record Holder 4 Track Events (800–3200m)
Successful Collegiate Career
- 2x National Division III Qualifier (800m)
- Former School Record Holder (800,1000,4x800m)
Post Collegiate, Went Long
- Trained w/ Fort Bragg Army Racing Team (‘96-’97)
- 3x Boston Marathon Qualifier
- 10x 100miler Ultra marathoner: (2017 Grand Slam Finisher)
Certifications
- Certified USATF Level 2 Coach
- Preparing for NSCA CSCS Strength & Conditioning Certification
Coaching Experience
- Assistant XC and Track Coach at Methodist University (1996/97)
- Assistant XC and Indoor Track Coach at Montville High School (2015- present)
- Personal Coaching Business, Running Coach to a range of runners from 1st time Marathoners & Ultramarathoners, to a 2:45 Marathoner, spread across the US (AZ, NC, CT, WV, CA)
Coaching Lineage
Approach was instilled by previous coaches: Jeff Morin (Assisted @ USCGA & Conn College), Jan Merrill-Morin (‘76 Olympics, World XC Champion, Former 1500m American Record Holder, Assisted @ Rutgers Univ), & Norm Higgins (NYC Marathon Winner). Early running career success was based on the application of early 1980s eastern block periodization & neuromuscular training principles. This approach has gained a wider audience, and is now is at the core of the USATF training philosophy.
Services
1-on-1 Coaching, Consultations, Group Coaching, Local Coaching, Remote Coaching, Strength Training, Training Camps
Athlete Requirements
Heart Monitor preferred.
- 2 e-mails per month
- Training Plans posted monthly
- 1 training plan update per month
- No device file reviews
- Start-up consultation
- TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition
- 30 day money back guarantee
- 1 call and 4 e-mails per month
- Training Plans posted monthly
- 2 training plan update per month
- Weekly device file reviews
- Start-up consultation
- TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition
- 30 day money back guarantee
- Unlimited communication
- Training Plans posted weekly
- 4 training plan updates per month
- Unlimited device file reviews
- Start-up consultation
- TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition
- 30 day money back guarantee
- One hour discussion on the phone or video call
- One month of TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition
- Completed coaching consultation summary after your call
53 Forsyth Rd
Oakdale, CT
United States
06370