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Preparing for Your First Marathon

by admin | Oct 18, 2019 | Catch The Breez, Coaching

Preparing for Your First Marathon You did it. You finally decided to join your first marathon. Maybe it’s because you were pressured by your friends, or because you really wanted to see how far your body’s abilities can go. Whatever the reason, we know how...

LWFS Athletes Rock!

by admin | May 8, 2019 | Catch The Breez, Coaching, Finish Strong Athletes

Not only did April “ROCK” for me it was a string of what I’d call “joybombs.” Several of my athletes exceeded my expectations with their amazing running accomplishments. There is nothing I love more as a coach than when those who I am...

Miles By Molly

by admin | Apr 11, 2019 | Catch The Breez, Coaching, Training

Over a year ago I met Molly Cuevas. She asked me to be her coach to prepare for a run across America.Miles By Molly is a campaign she started with Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to promote awareness for those with physical challenges. Molly said, “I was...

Steve’s First 50k Recap

by admin | Mar 27, 2019 | Catch The Breez, Coaching, Finish Strong Athletes, Race Recap, Training

October 20, 2018 My First 50k Saratoga Trail Run Race Recap Summary Not the fastest, not even really that competitive, I rolled into the finish of my first 50k trail run after 6:42. After some ups (approx 6000ft of climbing) and downs (GI issues due to some over...

Offseason Training for Endurance Athletes

by admin | Oct 24, 2017 | Catch The Breez, Coaching

I love this time of year. After several months of training and racing I can finally take a deep breath. It’s been a long season and now you are finally ready to start shutting it down. Yee haw! But you don’t quite know what offseason training should look...

Unplugged: 62 Mile Finish at Western States 100

by admin | Jul 8, 2017 | Catch The Breez, Coaching

“Mommy are you okay?” , I could barely hear the faint voice of my daughter Summer Blu coming through on a borrowed cell phone. I was standing just outside of Devil’s Thumb aid station at Western States 100. It was just after 5pm and at mile 48 I was over 12 hours...