So far this year I have run in three 5K races. The last race in the series will be during the Memorial Day weekend. This race comes the day after I compete in a bike race over two high mountain passes (10,600 & 11,200). These two events requiere completely different strategies and physiological demands. I [...]
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Racing in 5K Running Races
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian coaching, Christian running coach, running coach on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Characteristics of Great Runners,Cyclists,and Triathletes
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian cycling coach, Christian cyclists, Christian runners, Christian running coach on November 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There are five important characteristics for an outstanding athlete. Of the five, two you are born with. They are a part of your genetic makeup. You have to thank your parents and God for those abilities. Those are Talent and Durability. The other three can be developed and they are Courage, Focus, and Perseverance.
What does [...]
Racing Up Mt. Diablo Again
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian cycling coach, cycling, running coach, running training on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On the first Sunday in October, I had the opportunity to once again to race up Mt. Diablo. From the top of Mt. Diablo (3849 ft.) , one can see most of the San Francisco Bay Area. The bike race to the top is 10.8 miles with 3,300 feet of climbing. I have raced up [...]
What are your goals for 2009?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian cycling coach, Christian running coach, cycling coach, running coach on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now is the time to evaluate your 2008 season. Look at your training and determine what worked and what didn’t. Having a training log will help you see your fitness progression throughout the year. Do you need to improve your speed, endurance, strength on hills, mental focus, recovery, weight loss, upper body and core strength, [...]
River Run for Orphans- 2008
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged orpans, River Run For Orphans on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
September 20th was a great day in Durango, Colorado. The inagural River Run For Orphans rasied almost $10,000 for orphans around the world. We had a 1mile and 5k run/walk for all ages and abilities. In the two events, we totaled 180 participants. We had five orphan organizations represented that provided information and the opportunity [...]
Use time trials for training workouts
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian cycling coach, Christian running coach, Christian triathlon coach on September 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How can you measure your fitness from year to year or during your present season? Use time trials for an accurate evaluation of your fitness. For running and cycling pick courses that have different lengths or challenges, such as hills. For these time trial courses, pick points for time checks. These time checks let you [...]
Racing Smart versus Racing Brave
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian coach, Christian runners, Christian triathlon coach, running coach on August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Racing Smart versus Racing Brave
Aug.2,2008
Racing in a sprint triathlon in my town of Durango, my goal was to improve my time from last year. The race starts with a 500 yard pool swim, then a 12 mile bike followed by a 3 mile run. Prior to the race I swam 4 times in the last [...]
Summer Races
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Add new tag, Christian cycling coach, Christian running and cycling coach, Christian running coach on July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Endurance Fellowship
I have launched my coaching web site
www.EnduranceFellowship.com
Our motto is “Glorify God and Serve others Through Athletics”
People that I coach will be part of Team Endurance Fellowship. We will have weekly team meetings along with personal contact by phone and e-mail. This idea came about as a result of being a part of a Steven [...]
Learn By Racing
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christian cycling caoch, Christian running coach, Christian triathlon training, marathon coach, triathlon training porgram on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Blue Mountain Triathlon
Monticello, Utah
March 1st
This Winter/Spring triathlon was my first race of the season. The race consisted of a 4 mile skate ski, 35 mile bike, and a 6 mile run. The race finished near Canyonlands National Park. Because of our very cold and snowy winter in Durango, Colorado, my cycling training was very [...]
