Coach Chris

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Certifications & Education

• UESCA Ultrarunning Coach

I am a UESCA-certified Ultra Running Coach and lifelong endurance athlete with a passion for helping runners achieve goals that once seemed impossible. 

Once a former collegiate runner, I

thought road races would be in my future forever. Then one day my brother-in-law introduced me to

a thing called ultra marathons… My first event was an 8-hour timed event where we ran many loops as

possible around a 2.5-mile course. The conditions that day were tough! 2 feet of snow on the ground and a balmy 3 degrees outside. 

I finished with 13 loops which was the furthest I had ever ran in my life. I was hooked by it all. Mostly the candy. 

I decided there I was making the change from traditional distance racing and into the world of

ultramarathon. This is where I have spent my best years running at both distance-based and timed

events.

Throughout my ultrarunning journey, I have completed multiple 50-mile and 100-mile races, including

the iconic Leadville Trail 100. My racing résumé includes numerous road marathon finishes and

multiple victories at the 50-mile distance. While I enjoy the spirit of competition, what draws me most

to the sport is the incredible community within ultrarunning and the shared pursuit of overcoming

challenges that at one time seemed larger than ourselves.

As a husband and father of three boys, I understand firsthand the complexities of balancing family,

training, responsibilities, and a demanding career. I know what it means to set the alarm before

sunrise to get miles in before the day begins and to lace up for late-night runs after the kids have

gone to bed. 

These experiences have shaped my coaching philosophy and allow me to create

realistic, flexible training plans that fit into the lives of everyday athletes.

I believe that successful coaching goes far beyond writing workouts. Every athlete brings unique

goals, challenges, and life circumstances to the starting line. Whether you're preparing for your first

5K, chasing a marathon personal best, tackling your first 50K, or standing on the start line of your

first 200-mile race, I am committed to helping you build confidence, develop resilience, find

friendship in this community and discover what you're truly capable of.

My mission is simple: empower athletes to pursue ambitious goals while maintaining balance in the

areas of life that matter most.