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Leadville Trail 100 Coaching
Want This in 2009?
Coach Weber can help!
"If you are thinking about running Leadville, I recommend having Coach Weber's experience and understanding to support and guide you."
Marcus Chapman-Leadville Trail 100 Big Buckle Finisher
Marcus Chapman crosses the Leadville 100 Finish Line in 24:28! His first trail 100 ever!
Marcus Chapman writes:
"I had decided to compete in the 1999 Leadville Trail 100. I had never run a 100 mile so I decided to go out on the Internet to find all the necessary information I would need to put together a training plan that would prepare me for the event in August. I spent numerous hours combing various Net sites and reading a multitude of articles. What I realized very quickly was that I really had no idea how to train for the 100 mile distance and was not going to figure it out on my own. So I took a friend’s advice and started looking for coaches.
I was hesitant at first, you might even say skeptical. I had trained for numerous events, including an Ironman, on my own and the combination of youth and luck had always seemed to get me to the finish line in one piece. Besides, the last time I had someone "coaching" me was seven years ago when I played collegiate soccer and to be quite honest, I never really liked the guy. So after further research and with some reluctance and much skepticism I contacted Coach Weber.
All it took was one phone call talking with Coach Weber about his philosophy, methodology, and experience for me to sign-on. Coach Weber and I spoke for almost two hours and it seemed that in this conversation we had just barely scratched the surface of what this he knew about ultra running and even more importantly what his insights were on succeeding at Leadville. There was never a sales pitch, instead he focused on what it would mean to tackle Leadville. He simply said: "This is going to be the hardest thing you have ever done. You must train hard and smart for a race like Leadville. This is what I expect from my runners..." When I hung up the phone, I immediately felt twice as confident that I would succeed at Leadville if I had Coach Weber in my corner.
What I found in the following months of training with Coach Weber was that his ability to adapt my training schedule to fit my specific needs made all the difference. For instance, there was a time when a knee injury threatened my training and Coach Weber was able to keep me on the road and on-track for Leadville by training me in a creative fashion that allowed healing and continuation of aerobic and strength training.
Coach Weber also understood that I was both a runner and a "normal" person with other commitments. He knew that I wanted a life outside 'training'. His commitment to me as an athlete and a "normal" person kept things balanced and on track. An example is this: I got married in June 1999 and wanted time to enjoy my honeymoon. Coach Weber was able to structure my training to give me two weeks in late June to enjoy Europe with my wife and still be ready to toe the line at Leadville ready to run on August 21st.
In addition to helping me train properly, Coach Weber’s knowledge of how to actually run the ultra on race day proved invaluable. As a newcomer to the sport, I really had no idea what I needed to do. Coach Weber brought to the table a complete game plan for the race. Based on Coach Weber’s recommendations, I started training with the equipment, clothing, fluids and fuels that I would later find invaluable during the Leadville race. The result was that on race day I was able to go 100 miles without nutritional or equipment issues. I knew exactly how much and how often to eat and drink, what equipment to use and what I should think about with respect to pacing myself.
To make a long story short, I trained with Coach Weber from the beginning of March 1999 until the race in August 1999. I was successful at Leadville, crossing the finish line at Sixth and Harrison in 24:28 with a sense of accomplishment that is simply beyond words."
Marcus Chapman
How About You?
Will 2009 be your first Leadville Trail 100 start?
Want to go home with a Leadville Buckle THE FIRST TIME? Willing to train hard for it? Willing to learn how to hydrate, fuel, and run smart? Coach Weber can prepare you.
Or...was your last try at Leadville a DNF? You're tired of getting your ass kicked at Leadville and going home empty handed wondering 'what the heck happened'???
Worried that Leadville 2009 might be just another highly expensive no-finish ass whooping? (yep...those Leadville Trail 100 shirts with the '100' crossed out and replaced with a '50', or '62', or whatever are funny...but, they aren't what you came for).
Why not let Coach Weber help you adjust your 2009 preparation so that THIS TIME you finish your Leadville 100 weekend with a walk up to the front of the gym to receive your Leadville 100 Buckle and Sweatshirt.
Or...you are an experienced 100 mile runner and you are ready to set a personal best at Leadville 2009?
Make it happen in 2009! Coach Weber can assist you to make sure your preparation is on-target, effective and designed for success. Make sure the many hours of training you will do result in the best performance possible on race day.
Or...are you aiming to be among the top runners either overall or age group at the Leadville Trail 100 in 2009?
Coach Weber has coached winners of the Leadville 100, Old Dominion 100, Rocky Raccoon 100, Marathon de Sables, Umstead 100, the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race as well as members of the U.S.A. National 100 K team, World-Ranked 24-Hour runners, holders of course records from coast to coast and more. If you have the talent and the desire to be among the elite racers going for the Leadville 'Ore Cart' Champion's Trophy in 2009, then contact Coach Weber to discuss the coaching possibilities.
If you are interested in making your 2009 season your best ever, then email me. I will send you an athlete's questionnaire and provide a free consultation. Based on that free consultation, we might decide to work together as coach and athlete. Fees for Ultramarathon Coaching are $275 per month. Only premium, individualized programs are offered; no 'canned programs' ; no 'assistant coaches'.
World Class coaching and attention will be provided to you whether your dream race is sub-30, sub-25 or sub-20. I keep my roster small so I can deal with each athlete individually. I will use my 20 years of experience at the Leadville Trail 100 to give you your best shot at running your perfect race.
Coach Weber
More Leadville 100 Testimonials
"Coach Weber's expertise and knowledge of ultramarathoning played an instrumental role in my success at the Leadville Trail 100. He has helped me achieve my goals and set new ones. I recommend his coaching to anyone who seeks to excel in running."
Katie Benson-Leadville Trail 100 Finisher
Coach Weber and Katie Benson at the Leadville Finish Line
"My three hour improvement at the Leadville Trail 100 was a testament to better training, better mental attitude, better nutrition, better fluid management; all of these are directly attributable to Coach Weber's suggestions, demands, and insight. It's clear I had the native ability, I just needed help with all the details. For me, Coach Weber was the answer".
Scott Snyder-Leadville Trail 100 Finisher
Scott Snyder finishing the Leadville Trail 100 in 25:37
Thanks Coach!
Bob Fulkerson - Leadville Trail 100 Finisher
Bob Fulkerson finishes his first trail 100 - the Leadville Trail 100 - in 24:13!
Bob Fulkerson and Coach Weber at the Leadville Finish Line
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