I was the slowest guy on some very good teams.

THE LONGER VERSION

Runner. Student.

I was a decent high school runner and a solid college runner. My high school bests were 2:00, 4:25, and 9:45. In college, I ran 3:49.5 for 1,500 meters, 8:20 for 3,000 meters, 14:20 for 5,000 meters, and 30:15 for 10,000 meters.

CU BOULDER

I studied kinesiology and applied physiology at the University of Colorado, earned my master's degree in 2000, and was a member of the varsity cross country team featured in Running with the Buffaloes. I was also the slowest guy on some very good teams. That perspective has helped me as a coach.

2003-2019

Boulder Running Camps

For 18 years, I ran Boulder Running Camps on the CU Boulder campus. Those summers gave me the chance to teach young runners and coaches, answer practical questions, and keep learning how to explain training in a way people could actually use.

AROUND 2008-2010

Coach Jay for Nike Running

I served as Coach Jay for Nike Running, writing training advice and presenting at Nike-sponsored clinics and marathon events. It was an early opportunity to share practical coaching ideas with runners well beyond Boulder.

THE WORK

Coach. Teacher.

I've coached high school, collegiate, and professional runners for more than two decades. That work has included three USATF champions in cross country, indoor track, and road racing.

THE LESSON THAT STUCK

Consistency is the advantage

There are dozens of ways to train. The best plan is the one athletes understand, believe in, and can follow week after week. Healthy runners improve because they can keep training.

2020

Consistency Is Key

I wrote the book I wish I'd had as a high school runner: 15 practical lessons about training, racing, sleep, recovery, confidence, and becoming a better teammate.

TODAY

Helping coaches make good decisions

I build training systems, write articles, and publish videos for high school coaches and runners. My goal is still the same: explain what works clearly enough that someone can use it at practice tomorrow.

01

Consistency beats novelty

There are dozens of ways to train. The best plan is one athletes can understand and follow week after week.

02

Healthy athletes improve

Training only works when runners can keep training. Warm-ups, post-run strength, sleep, and patience are part of the plan.

03

Coaching should be practical

A good idea has to survive a real practice with a full team, limited time, and athletes at different levels.