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Steven LaBranche LEAP-Coaching, LLC
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
Bio
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
- 3x 100miler Ultra marathoner
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.
Location
Oakdale, CT
United States
Preferred Athlete Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Services
1-on-1 Coaching, Local Coaching, Strength Training, Training Camps
Sport Types
Running, High School Cross Country, Collegiate Cross Country
Languages
English
Athlete Requirements
Heart Monitor preferred.
53 Forsyth Rd
Oakdale, CT
United States
06370
To hire Steven LaBranche as your coach, select the coaching service that is right for you.
Each monthly coaching service comes with a 30-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee, a TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Edition account, a start-up consultation, goal planning and an individualized plan.
- Bronze
- $119/month
- plus $99 start-up*
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- 2 e-mails per month
- Training Plans posted monthly
- 1 training plan update per month
- No device file reviews
- Silver
- $189/month
- plus $99 start-up*
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- 1 call and 4 e-mails per month
- Training Plans posted monthly
- 2 training plan update per month
- Weekly device file reviews
- Gold
- $299/month
- plus $99 start-up*
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- Unlimited communication
- Training Plans posted weekly
- 4 training plan updates per month
- Unlimited device file reviews
* Note: You will only be charged the $99 startup fee today. Monthly billing will begin after TrainingPeaks connects you with your coach.