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Jen Sparks
Jenn Sparks and Sheila Brazell crossed the line together, finishing a great "training day" in preparation for their September trail marathon in Park City.
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06/23/2008
In her first 100 mile race, Katherine Dowson takes second place overall female at the Big Horn Ultra in a time of 26:10. Read more about her successful quality over quantity training.
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06/22/2008
Sam Kitchen
Sam Kitchen rides almost 15 minutes faster than her bike split of last year and becomes an Ironwoman for the second time! Congrats Sam.
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01/16/2008
Jon Fenn
In his first randonnee race of the year, Jon fenn and his teammate take 5th place at the Grand Targhee Ski Mountaineering Classic.
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06/02/2007
Keith Peters
Cyclist Keith Peters notches a 3rd place podium finish at the Utah State Time Trial Championships in Salt Lake City.
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Run strong to go long.
A fast runner can be fast at all distances. But a runner who just runs long,
slow distance is only going to be able to run long, slowly.
I've always felt that "running strong to go long" was a valid approach to
training; a recent trip to Copper Canyon in Mexico reinforced my conviction. > Read the full story Not only did I have the chance to run with and be humbled by some very
talented Tarahumara Indian runners, I got to see how the youngsters train:
they play the same running games as their elders, only over 10 kilometers,
rather than 100 kilometers, or more. As they mature, they take the strength,
economy, efficiency and power they've developed and simply run longer ...
Very fast. > See the slide show
Of course endurance is important, but so too are strength, economy,
efficiency, and power. First things first: hills and speedwork, with a focus
on rapid footstrike and core conditioning provides the base upon which
endurance can best be built; my approach develops biomechanical efficiency
first to carry you through longer runs with less effort, wear and tear.
By developing run-specific strength and power, you will improve your maximum
speed and, in effect, create a "new speed" at which you can run as your
"raw" ability actually improves. |
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My pledge and goal is to help you improve by providing the tools that will make you better—faster than you ever thought possible. I can help you cultivate speed, endurance, power and strength. All you need to supply is the intrinsic desire and drive to improve—the motivation to compete at a higher level.
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- self-administered testing protocols for determining initial training intensities and adjusting them as you progress
- individualized workouts for running
- individualized heart rate training intensities for running workouts
- running pacing times for track sessions
- training program and athlete logging system posted in the Training Zone for your ease of use
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| Your commitment to Eric: |
- dedication to the “process”
- taking an active role in understanding the process and purpose behind the training
- scheduling specific times for phone communication
- updating training log every Monday
- monthly coaching fee paid by the Friday before the start of the next training block.
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Train With Eric’s premium coaching service: Peak Coaching provides a hands-on approach and unlimited communication with Eric. Peak coaching works best for the seasoned athlete looking for the focused coaching input that’s required to achieve a new level in performance.
| Features: |
- one to four week training blocks designed to meet your needs and training phase
- unlimited phone and e-mail coaching and consultation
- unlimited program adjustments throughout each training phase
- weekly log review and analysis by Eric
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| Program Start-up |
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| Individualized Strength Training Program Add-on |
$25/month |
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| Features: |
- training program sent in four week training blocks
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- weekly e-mail response to your program questions
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- monthly log review and analysis by Eric
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| Coaching Fees: |
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| Program Start-up and testing |
$75 |
| Base Coaching Program |
$150/month |
| Individualized Strength Training Program Add-on |
$25/month |
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