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Oakdale, CT , United States
English
- Running
- High School Cross Country
- Collegiate Cross Country
- 1-on-1 Coaching
- Consultations
- Group Coaching
- Local Coaching
- Remote Coaching
- Strength Training
- Training Camps
Highly personalized & dynamic training plan, applying periodization principles throughout the training cycle. No plan is cookie-cutter & allow athlete schedule flexibility. A long aerobic base period (Maffetone Principle, Zone 2), with 2 weekly long runs. Leverage O2 capacity with the speed and power assimilation through threshold runs, fartlek, progression runs, hill repeats, & intervals.
Incorporate Strength as part of regular routine to build stronger core, major/minor leg muscles, & balance
Coaching Experience
- Collegiate Coach @ Methodist University XC & Track (1996/97)
- High School Coach @ Montville High School XC & Track (2015- present)
- Personal Coaching Business Running Coach (2015-present) to a range of runners from 1st time Marathoners & Ultramarathoners, to a 2:45 Marathoner, spread across the US, Canada, & Indonesia
Certifications
- USATF Level 2 Endurance & TrainingPeaks Level 2
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.
Competitive Experience
Started Competitive Running 1988.
Most Recent
- Trained w/ Fort Bragg Army Racing Team (‘96-’97)
- 3x Boston Marathon Qualifier
- 11x100miler Ultra marathoner: (2017 Grand Slam Finisher, UTMB, WSER, Leadville, Vermont, Wasatch, & Zion, Angeles Crest)
Successful Collegiate Career
- 2x National Division III Qualifier (800m)
- Former School Record Holder (800,1000,4x800m)
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)
- 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