Coach Bios

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Our Elite Coaches

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Lance Parker

Coach

Based in New York, Lance is an expert trainer with a data-driven approach who creates personalized solutions for athletes. With his vast knowledge of advanced training methodologies, he guides his athletes toward achievable goals and success.

When guiding athletes for excellence, Lance uses an evidence-based approach, often using physiological testing to assess an athlete’s abilities, and from there, crafts a custom, high-quality program that aligns with the athlete’s goals and timelines. From enhancing strength and building endurance to encouraging strong mental fortitude, Lance addresses individual limitations and supports improvements at every level.

Lance started his performance coaching company, Parker Peak Performance, in 2015 and works with various types of athletes, focusing on optimizing his clients’ nutrition habits, sleep hygiene, movement, and mindset, among other areas of health.

Lance leads cardio, strength, and recovery classes at Tonal, the smart home gym that reaches over 170K+ members across the United States. He also spent 6 years as one of the founding trainers at lululemon Studio, instructing 2,500+ classes during that span, and reaching over 150K+ lululemon Studio members.

As a former professional soccer goalkeeper with a 7-year career in the MLS and NASL, Lance played with the teams Chivas USA, Miami FC, and FC Edmonton. After retiring, Lance then moved to New York to embark on his coaching career.

Specialties:

  • Marathons & Ultramarathons

  • Nutrition

  • Strength Training

  • Physiological Testing

Education:

  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer - (National Fitness Professionals Association)

  • XPS Phase 1-3 - EXOS Performance Specialist - (EXOS)

  • RMP Level 1 & 2 MED - Running Mechanics - (Running Mechanics Professional)

  • FRCms - Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist - (Functional Anatomy Seminars)

  • SFG1 - Kettlebell Instructor - (Strong First)

  • SFB - Bodyweight Instructor - (Strong First)

  • RKC1 - Kettlebell Instructor - (Russian Kettlebell Challenge)

  • Pn2 - Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach - (Precision Nutrition)

  • PNOE Metabolic Analysis Foundations Certification

Athletic History:

  • 2023: Divide 200 Finisher

  • 2023: Leadman Challenge 10th Place Overall

  • 2022, 2023: 2x Leadville 100 Finisher (sub-30-hour & sub-25-hour)

  • 2023: Leadville 100 MTB Finisher (9:45)

  • 2018-2022: 4x Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

  • 2008-2015: Professional Soccer Player (MLS & NASL)

Links:

  • Instagram: @lanceAparker

  • Tiktok: @lanceAparker

  • Facebook: @lanceAparker1

  • Twitter: @lanceAparker

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Cat Bradley

Coach

My running journey began as an 800-meter runner at UC-Santa Barbara, where I quickly realized that my spirit was not on the track, but in the mountains. Craving a little adventure and needing to do some self-exploration, I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with very little experience. In fact, the warmest article of clothing I packed was my cotton track-suit coupled with a poncho, and I had no idea sleeping pads even existed. However difficult it was, my love for the trails was ignited and has guided my choices since.

My performance at the Bear 100 in 2015 (23:02, 7th fastest time in history) triggered a competitive side in a sport I had previously approached fairly casually. In 2016, I upped my volume from twenty miles per week resulting in a season of podiums and a few wins.

In November of 2016, I won Rio Del Lago 100, coming in under the previous 11-year-old course record. After a hard winter of training and dark mornings balanced with a full-time job as a kindergarten teacher, I was rewarded with a successful 2017 season including a win at the Western States 100.

  • The 2017 Western States 100 Win- toughest conditions the race has ever seen. 13th overall
  • Ultra Trail Mont Du Blanc 6th place women, 1st American women, 3rd American over-all, Fastest top ten women in race history
  • Current Rim-to-rim-to-rim Fastest Known Time Holder in 7:52. Broke a 10 year old Record. First woman to break 8 hours
  • Canyons Endurance Run 100k Win minutes of the course record (Course record held by three-time Olympian and Western States 100 champ Magdalena Boulet). 5th overall
  • Rio Del Lago 100 win and course record. 6th overall
  • The Bear 100 2nd place and 7th fastest women’s time in history. 15th Overall
  • 2018 Moab Red Hot 50k Win and 10th overall
  • 2018 Quicksilver 100k Win and Course Record
  • Ultra Runner of the year 2017- 5th
  • 2019 Leadville 100 Female Champion
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Jason Friedman, MD

Coach

As a physiologist and physician, I believe in integrating the scientific aspects of training with the joy and appreciation for the sport I’ve gained over thirty years of running and racing on trails, roads, and track. My goal is to help build a varied, sensible training plan that fits into your busy lifestyle, and will help you reach the finish line happy, healthy, and enthusiastic for whatever challenges lie ahead.

Education & Certifications

  • Physician and Physiologist
  • USATF 1

Background:

  • Ultra Distance/Trail Runner/Road Racing/ Exercise Physiology

Philosophy:

Integrating scientific aspects of training toward the achievement of your goals

Race Resume:

  • USATF National Champion (40-44), 100K Trail
  • Top-10 finishes at national championships at 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, and 24 hours
  • “Big Buckle” at 2018 Leadville 100 in 22:40
  • Over forty ultramarathon finishes,
  • Two-time finalist for RunUltra Blogger of the Year.

Links:

http://gunksrunner.com

http://gunksrunner.com/paincave

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Heather Fischer

Coach

Heather has an extensive background in racing and coaching. While she continues to have a successful career racing on the road she loves working with athletes to assess their strengths, sharpen their skills and smash their goals. She is a sprint specialist that thrives in fast paced crit racing but has fallen in love with mountain biking and the longer off-road challenges, what she calls gravel adventuring. As a multi-discipline athlete she knows the importance of technical skills development alongside fitness gains. She has coached a wide range of athletes from beginners to collegiate champions; amateurs to professionals. She will keep your goals in focus as you navigate training, racing and life. She believes in the importance of balancing recovery, training and nutrition and helping you discover what works best for you. Her experience in high performance has given her a large appreciation for building the mental strength required to take on a big event. Heather loves hearing your race stories and laughing at life's unexpected turns.

Philosophy: My goal is for every athlete to leave me having challenged their way of thinking, learned more about themselves, increased their understanding of endurance training and nutrition and smashed through what they had previously considered their self-limitations. Building more confident and happy athletes is what I consider success as a coach.

Specialties:

  • Road
  • Gravel
  • MTB
  • CX
  • Track

Education/Certifications:

  • Certified UCI Sports Director 2018
  • Certified USAC Level 1 Coach
  • SafeSport Certified
  • BA International Relations - University of Colorado

History/Achievements:

  • D1 Collegiate National Champion
  • US Pro Nats Team Time Trial Champion
  • Top 10 results at Women's World Tour events
  • 10+ years racing professionally
  • Proud to have competed in Unbound, FNLD GRVL, Crusher in the Tushar, Rock Cobbler, BWR, and The Rad Dirt Fest.
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Jeff Winkler

Coach

As a Bike Coach Jeff combines his extensive racing experience with his knowledge of science and coaching to get results for his clients. Jeff has coached clubs, teams, and individuals of all ages and competitive levels. Jeff worked with Sepp Kuss as his collegiate coach and 1-on-1 to help him transition from MTB to the Road. Numerous other elite and masters athletes have achieved PRs, top results, and enhanced fitness while working with Jeff. He continues to participate in Road, Gravel, MTB and CX events.

Specialties:

  • Road
  • Gravel
  • MTB (XC & Endurance)
  • Cyclocross

Education & Certifications:

  • USA Cycling Level 1 Coach (highest level)
  • Training Peaks Level 2 Coach (highest level)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Nutrition Coach
  • SafeSport Certified
  • B.A. Political Science
  • Juris Doctor
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
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Jonathan (Jon) Clinthorne, PHD

Coach

Jonathan (Jon) Clinthorne is an ultraendurance athlete with a doctorate in Human Nutrition from Michigan State University. Growing up as a competitive swimmer, the idea of training for 2 hours a day when training for ultramarathons did not seem outlandish, so he jumped right in. During college he decided to pursue nutrition as a full-time career, falling in love with the biochemistry of ultraendurance athletics. He has run over 50 ultramarathons, including twelve 100 mile races. Jon has self-experimented with just about every nutrition approach and over the years found what works and doesn’t work. He specializes in evidenced based nutrition counseling that is combined with his deep practical knowledge of sport. His philosophy is that there is no “one size fits-all” approach to endurance nutrition and instead prefers to work with his clients to determine which evidence-based approach will fit them best. He serves on the Board of Directors along with being the Course Director for the High Lonesome 100. When not running you can find Jon skiing or hiking in the mountains of Colorado.

Specialties

  • Nutrition counseling
  • Ultramarathon
  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

Education

  • BS – Human Biology, Michigan State University
  • PhD – Human Nutrition, Michigan State University

Running History & Awards

  • Twelve 100 mile finishes
  • 50+ ultramarathon finishes
  • 35 top-ten finishes
  • 3 course records
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Kimberly Moritz

Coach

Since my earliest days, I've carried a burning competitive spirit - a trait my father loves to share with everyone. I can still vividly recall my elementary school days, huddled with a partner, plotting strategies for a 3-legged race, knowing deep down that victory was well within our grasp if we put our minds to it. And yes, we emerged victorious. This unwavering determination has remained a constant thread throughout my life.

My distinctive perspective comes from wearing two hats – that of an athlete, currently immersed in rigorous training for my upcoming races, and that of a coach, guiding fellow athletes on their journey to attain their aspirations. I possess a profound understanding of the intricate process of setting achievable yet demanding goals and the relentless dedication required to attain them.

As a coach, my mission is clear: to provide focus, encouragement, and support to my athletes, helping them surpass their goals. With seven successful finishes at the grueling Leadville 100 MTB race, coupled with a background in cross-country racing on the East Coast, I've gained deep insights into training, nutrition, and the mental toughness required when things don't go your way.

Bringing this wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice, I hold certifications in Personal Training, Cycling, PMBIA Instruction, PPR Certified Pickleball Instruction, PSIA Ski Instruction, Maximus Strength Method Training, and Thai Massage. Together, let's achieve your goals and reach new heights.

Notable achievements:

  • 7-Time Leadville 100 MTB Finisher, with her most recent victory in 2023.
  • 2018 British Columbia Bike Race Finisher (7-day Stage Race throughout BC).
  • 2017 1st Place in the 12-mile swim around Key West (3-person female team).
  • 2022 1st Place in the Royal Gorge Gorgeous 25 MTB Race.
  • 2023 3rd Place in the True Grit Epic 50-mile MTB Race, St. George, Utah.
  • 2023 1st Place in the Sunrise to Sunset Winter Park Mountain Bike Race (Coed 3-person team).
  • 2x North Carolina State XC Champion (Expert Level/Cat 1) from her earlier racing days.
  • Over two dozen top 3 finishes in XC MTB Expert & Sport division races on the East Coast.
  • 2021 US Open 1st Place Mixed Doubles Champion (19+ Pickleball).
  • 2022 1st Place in the Colorado Powerlifting State Championship.
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Ben Dicke

Coach

My primary passion as a runner and a coach are ultra marathons, especially the 100 mile distance. I believe that if an athlete has the will and drive to tackle ultra distances, we can find a way to make it happen. I relish opportunities in helping athletes reach big goals.

My running journey began in college where I was awarded the coveted “Most Dedicated Walk-on” award at our annual athletics banquet. And while I never posted any record-breaking times, I definitely learned to grin and bear it through a grueling training season. When I discovered ultra marathons in 2006, I was instantly hooked.

Since then, I have helped athletes prepare for and cross finish lines at ultras around the globe including the Western States 100, Leadville Trail 100, Bighorn 100, Vermont 100, Old Dominion 100, Wasatch 100, Javelina 100, and others, alongside a host of races at 50k, 50 mile, and 100k distances.I have also coached athletes to PRs at some of the world's most prestigious marathons including New York City, Chicago, and Boston.

Every athlete is a unique individual. And every athlete will benefit from an individualized training plan. That uniqueness begins with both their genetic composition as well as the factors that have brought them to this moment. Those factors will include the more obvious: current physical build, years of athletic training and competition, past injuries, diet, etc. Factors may also include data that is more covert such as: locations where the individual has lived, life stressors, personal drive, and numerous others. My training plans are designed to give athletes the tools to achieve goals and milestones within a proven system that accounts for an individual’s work/life/family obligations.

Specialties:

  • Ultra Running
  • Trail Running
  • Marathons

Education/Certifications:

  • Jack Daniels’ VDOT2 Run Coaching Certification
  • UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification

Athletic History:

  • 14x One Hundred Mile Finisher
  • 4x Leadville 100 Finisher
  • 20x Marathon Finisher

Additional Information:

  • 10 Year Coach and Volunteer - Back on My Feet
  • Active Member - Chicago Area Runner’s Assocation
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Brad Stahlman

Coach

My name is Brad Stahlman and I am an athlete who doesn't come from an athletic or running background. Entering this lifestyle of training as an endurance athlete required a lot of dedication and support along the way.

I’m 17 years into a lifestyle transformation from 90 lbs. overweight and inactive, to an accomplished ultrarunner and coach. This transformation continues every day but started with a shift in my mindset when I realized I had difficulty playing in the yard with my daughters due to my physical health.

My life purpose revolves around faith, family, fitness, and fellowship. By day, I’m a husband to my beautiful wife, father of 4 daughters and a full-time engineering manager. Setting a good example for them, is priority 1.

I love ultrarunning because it keeps me healthy, but equally, it teaches me about life – endurance, perseverance, fellowship with a supportive community, and faith – the ability to relentlessly keep moving forward.

My successful journey has given me a platform to encourage and build up others looking for that same transformation. Significant individuals poured into me, convincing me I could do more with each step. Now it's my turn – to help others accomplish feats most people believe are impossible. You can do tough stuff! I know what it takes to make it through the finish line, and I can help you get there too.

Specialties

  • Marathons
  • Ultra-marathons

Education & Certification

  • UESCA Certified Coach
  • 80/20 Endurance Certified Coach
  • B.S. & M.S. in Industrial Engineering

Athletic History

  • 2x Leadville 100M finisher
  • 2x Pumpkin Holler 100M – sub 24 hours
  • 3x Leadville Marathon finisher
  • 20 marathon finishes
  • 15 ultra-distance events

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Dr. Justin Ross

Endurance sports pose as much demand on the mind as they do on the body. Dr Ross is a sport and performance psychologist, with certifications as both a cycling and running coach. This unique combination has provided him the opportunity to help athletes develop the necessary physical and psychological skills to be successful in whatever sporting endeavor they are pursuing.

Dr. Ross loves the transformative process of self-discovery that comes with pursuing big athletic challenges. He loves helping athletes with the process of preparing both the mind and body in pursuit of big athletic goals. He has had the pleasure of coaching and working with athletes across the globe in a range of sports, from recreational amateurs to world class olympians and professionals. Regardless of level, his goal as a coach is always the same: to help you unlock your potential; break down and bust through your perceived barriers; and deepen purpose, meaning, and connection through sport.

Dr. Ross believes you can accomplish just about anything you deem meaningful if you’re willing to dedicate yourself, follow a training plan, work on physiological and mental aspects of training, and give yourself patience to let all the ingredients come together. Let’s go knock down some big goals!

Education and Coaching:

  • Performance Psychologist (PsyD, University of Denver)
  • UESCA Certified Cycling Coach
  • UESCA Certified Running Coach
  • USA Cycling Level 3 Coach
  • Vetted Provider - NFL, NBA
  • SafeSport Certified

Notable Athletic History:

  • Leadville 100 MTB, 2022 Finisher (9:55)
  • Silver Rush 50 MTB, 2022 Finisher (5:26)
  • Triple Bypass, 2023 Finisher (7:37)
  • 12 time marathoner
  • 6 Boston Marathon Qualifier
  • 2:57 Marathon PR
  • 2 x Ironman 70.3 Finisher
  • Too many shorter distance running, triathlon and cycling events and races as to list !!

Specialties:

  • Cycling
  • Running

Links:

https://linktr.ee/drjustinross

https://www.drjustinross.com/

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Kathy Pidcock

Coach

With over 45 years of distance running experience, Kathy has competed in events ranging from 5K to 100 miles in addition to solo expeditions. Coupled with a certification in 'The School of Hard Knocks,' she coaches with empathy and experience. Her passion lies in coaching and running the trails, but she also enjoys coaching beginners, as she helps them realize their dreams of becoming runners. Kathy's basis for coaching is to create a foundation of healthy runners that have fun competing and accomplishing their running goals well into their master's years.

Connect with Kathy

  • Email: kpidcock54@gmail.com

Specialties

  • Trail Running especially Ultra Distances
  • Over 125 athletes completing one or more of the Leadville races
  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • LT 100
  • Master's Running

Education & Certifications

  • Life Time Run Certified Coach
  • Arthur Lydiard Certified Coach
  • Focus n Fly Coach

Running History & Awards

  • 2-time Leadville 100 Mile Finisher
  • Western States 100 Mile Finisher - 3rd place Age Division
  • Grand Canyon R2R2R Finisher
  • 2-time Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Finisher - 2 Age Group Records & 3rd Place Overall Finish
  • 220 Mile John Muir Trail Finish
  • Ironman Triathlon Finisher
  • USATF Master's Women's Colorado Ultra Marathon Trail Champion
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Derek Murrow

Coach

Derek Murrow is an accomplished mountain bike athlete, back-country skier, guide, and coach based in Denver, Colorado. With over 11 years of competitive bike racing experience, he has completed the Leadville 100 MTB race six times, four of which were under nine hours. Derek is a firm believer in a holistic approach to coaching, which encompasses the mind, body, and technical aspects of racing.

Despite his full-time job as an IT Consulting Account Manager and being a husband and father to two young daughters, Derek is committed to helping athletes achieve their personal best. He understands the struggles of balancing personal and professional commitments while pursuing ambitious athletic goals, and he is passionate about supporting adult athletes in this regard. Derek hosts weekly group rides on the Front Range of Colorado and has extensive experience in mountain bike-specific coaching.

Derek's specialties are Cross-Country and Enduro Mountain Biking. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Wichita State University and is also a Crossfit Level 1 Coach. In addition to his impressive racing accomplishments, Derek has served as a board member for Colorado Uplift and has raised funds for First Descents, a local non-profit.

Derek began his endurance career with his first mountain bike race in 2012, the Leadville 100. Before racing bikes, he competed in Crossfit competitions and ran two local marathons. He brings his passion for fitness and his love of the outdoors to his coaching philosophy, which is grounded in proper goal setting, positive encouragement, and hard work.

Overall, Derek is a dedicated coach and mentor who is committed to helping athletes reach their full potential while also maintaining balance in their lives.

Specialties:

  • Cross-Country Mountain Biking
  • Enduro Mountain Biking
  • Ultra Distance Biking

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor Degree – Management Information Systems – Wichita State University
  • USA Cycling Level 3
  • Crossfit Level 1 Coach

Athletic History:

  • 6x Leadville 100 MTB Finisher (sub 9 hours 4x)
  • 3x Silver Rush 50 MTB Finisher
  • 3x Gunnison Growler (1st place age group)
  • Steamboat Stinger MTB Race
  • Unbound Gravel 200 Finisher
  • Breck Epic Finisher
  • 24 Hours of Old Pueblo – 4 Man Team
  • WRIAD and Big mountain Adventure MTB Guide

Additional Information:

  • Board Member – Colorado Uplift
  • Fundraiser – First Descents
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Jill Becker

Coach

As a Run Coach & Personal Trainer, Jill combines her love of fitness and the outdoors with her knowledge of science and coaching to bring results to her clients. Her passions are living a healthy life, adventures, running, mountain biking, and strength training. As a survivor of Achilles Tendon surgery, Jill understands how to rebuild fitness after injuries to get back to do what you love. She rebuilt her own fitness to become even stronger, with multiple podium finishes at distances from 5k to 100 miles.

Specialties:

  • Ultra distance
  • Marathon distance
  • Half/10k/5ks
  • Triathlons
  • Obstacle Course racing
  • Strength and Stability

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Science
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
  • NCSF Personal Trainer
  • NETA Wellness Coach
  • RRCA Certified Running Coach
  • Metabolic Technician
  • Stretch Specialist
  • CPR/ AED/ First Aid Certified

Running History and Awards:

  • 2016 and 2018 Leadville 100 Run Finisher
  • All of the Leadville Race Series races
  • 6x 100 Mile Run Finishes
  • 6th place Female Prairie Spirit 100 run
  • 8th place Female Ghost Train 100 run
  • 2nd place Female TommyKnocker 12 hour run
  • 2nd place Female Soggy Bottom 40 mile run
  • 2x Overall Female Riddlebox 50k run
  • 2011 Boston Marathon finisher
  • Spartan Super and Beast finishes
  • 50+ Ultra Distance finishes
  • 20+ Marathon finishes
  • 10+ Half marathon finishes
  • 30+Triathlon finishes

Instagram: @jbeckruns

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Scott Tietzel

Coach

Scott brings more than 25 years of race experience in cycling ranging from cross country and endurance mountain biking, gravel, road, time trial and cyclocross disciplines. He has raced professionally and internally with several teams throughout North America, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean. Although somewhat retired from full time racing, he continues to focus on racing endurance events in both mountain bike and gravel such as the Leadville 100 and Unbound 200.

In addition to cycling, he has is an accomplished Nordic ski racer and coach in both classic and skate techniques. A 4 time racer at the Junior Olympics for the Rocky Mountain Division and one year racing NCAA D1 with Western State College.

Outside of racing Scott uses his extensive knowledge and works in sales and product development for a custom apparel brand which produces cycling, running and triathlon products for athletes of all levels. He is also a long time coach with the Boulder Junior Cycling Team and focuses on mountain biking with high school age kids.

Specialties:

  • Endurance Mountain Biking
  • Gravel
  • Time Trial
  • Road Racing
  • Nordic Skiing

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Art in Digital Media
  • USAC Level 1 Coach
  • Safe Sport
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Double-Goal Coach
  • HEADS UP to Youth Sports

Philosophy:

Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.

Athletic History:

  • 1st Bailey Hundo 2012, 2013
  • 1st Colorado State Pro Time Trial 2011
  • 6th place at the Leadville 100 MTB
  • 10 consecutive Leadville 100 MTB finishes under 7:20
  • 9th overall at the 2021 Leadboat Challenge
  • 17th overall Tour of Utah 2009
  • 2019, 2021 Unbound Gravel 200
  • 2008 Tour of California
  • 2009, 2010 Philadelphia International Cycling Classic
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Skyler Kottenstette

Coach

Coach Sky is the definition of a multisport athlete — she learned how to swim before she could walk, and has been pushing the boundaries and distance ever since through triathlon, gravel cycling, ultrarunning, and mountaineering. Moving from competitive swimming to collegiate triathlon to ultrarunning/cycling, Sky has had experience racing in every distance from 5k to ultras and has competed in ITU World Championships, USAT Collegiate Nationals and Age Group Nationals. But most of her experience as an athlete and coach was found in challenging solo adventures such as the Wonderland Trail 100, White Rim 100, and bucket-list ultracycling routes.

Sky is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for sport through coaching — her aim is to help athletes push their limits and accomplish their racing goals, but more importantly to cultivate healthy habits and love for sport that will last a lifetime.

Working full time in aerospace engineering, Sky has experienced the demands of balancing work, school, training, and family and embodies the ‘whole athlete’ approach to training. She helps athletes with limited time prioritize their goals and understand the importance of striking the balance between discipline in training versus flexibility.

With 10+ years experience coaching swimmers, ultrarunners, and triathletes through her business independently and through Life Time Fitness, Sky emphasizes athlete-coach connection, data-driven training progression, and injury prevention.

Specialties:

  • Triathlon - Sprint to IRONMAN
  • Swimming - OWS & Competition
  • Road & Gravel Cycling
  • Running - 5ks to 100M

Education & Certification History:

  • IRONMAN Certified Coach
  • USA Swimming Coach
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
  • BOEALPS Basic Mountaineering Certified
  • Life Time Certified Run/Tri Coach
  • Wilderness First Aid Certified
  • SafeSport Certified
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • B.S. Astrophysics/German CU Boulder
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Benjamin Davis

Coach

Ben Davis is a Navy SEAL Veteran and is the Executive Director of Veteran's Outdoor Advocacy Group VOAG

Growing up in Virginia, Ben developed a passion for endurance sport and mountain sports early in life. After attending college at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Ben enlisted in the Navy serving in the SEAL teams. During his service he completed 3 deployments and an MBA from William and Mary. Ben has achieved and volunteered in numerous successful racing and mountaineering endeavors in the later years of his service. Ben has been a mentor and thought leader when it comes to helping individuals navigate their relationship with work, health and fitness. He is currently residing in Golden, Colorado.

Race Resume:

  • 2x The Leadville Trail 100 MTB, sub 9 hours
  • The Grand Traverse SKI
  • Shenandoah 100 MTB
  • 3x 70.3 Ironman

Education & Certifications:

  • USA Cycling Level 3 Coach

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Junko Kazukawa

Coach

Ultra and trail runner living in Denver CO, Japanese born, 2x breast cancer survivor, 30+ years of experience in health, fitness, and training fields. Currently works as a UESCA certified running coach, a personal trainer, Group Fitness instructor, and Run Club coordinator at Colorado Athletic Club Tabor.

My passion is to motivate and guide people to accomplish their athletic goals with my long time experience on training, completing endurance events, and the knowledge of human body and movements. I enjoy working with all levels of people-especially someone new to the running or older athlete like myself and coaching by creating their individualized training plans with efficient strength training plans to improve weakness and prevent from injury.

I love challenging, am still completing myself in ultra endurance events as an older athlete, and enjoy being a part of running community. I am a Altra Red team athlete, a Nuun ambassador, and a part of the Berkeley Park Running Company team.

My biggest accomplishment is that I survived from cancer twice, and I finished 19 one-hundred miles ultra running races so far including Leadville 100 Run, some international races like UTMB in Europe, UTMF in Japan, and Ultra fiord in Chile Patagonia, and I am a first person to complete Grandslam of ultra running and Leadwoman in the one season in 2015. I love outdoor activities, exploring the Colorado mountains, and has summited many Colorado 14ners, Mt Rainer, Kilimanjaro, and Mont Blanc.

Education Background

  • Bachelor degree in Kinesiology
  • Master agree in Exercise Physiology
  • UESCA Running coach
  • ACE Personal trainer
  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor
  • Schwinn / Stages Cycling
  • ViPR, TRX, BOSU etc
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • CPR/AED/First aid
  • Bilingual Japanese and English

Specialities

  • Trail running
  • Ultra distance
  • Marathon
  • Halfmarathon
  • Strength training for endurance athlete

Accomplishments

  • 19 hundred mile trail running races finisher as is 2021
  • Grandslam of Ultra running 2015 1st female
  • 2x Leadwoman 2014, 2015
  • 50+ full marathons finisher

Awards

  • 2015 Sports Women of Colorado
  • Ultrarunning/ Inspiration category
  • 2017 voted as one of Colorado Resident badass
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Deanna Ardrey

Coach

Deanna works full-time as a Dental Hygienist while also pursuing her personal athletic goals. She understands what it takes to juggle work, family, athletics, and social life. She designs workouts based on individual client’s schedule/goals.

Deanna utilizes a strong background in anatomy, physiology, kinetic anatomy, and general athletics to expertly coach diverse clientele on nutrition and fitness regimes. As your coach she will design and implement appropriate exercise programs to accomplish individual's goals.

Deanna provides coaching, motivation, programming, and gear advising for all athletic abilities in areas of fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. She has experience with customized programming for specific needs including diabetes, osteoporosis, post-partum fitness, weight loss, injury recovery and prevention, and general wellness.

Deanna has worked with athletes of all abilities, from the post-partum mother to the division 1 elite athlete. Deanna worked as a strength coach at CU Boulder designing workouts for Division 1 Cross County, and Track teams. In order to keep athletes healthy she identified issues and complications surrounding sports injuries, and modified workouts to compensate. She advised athletes on proper gear to prevent injury and to maximize performance.

Deanna’s Personal Running Accomplishments:

  • Two time Olympic Trials Qualifier (2012/2020)
  • Second/Sixth American at Chicago Marathon (2011/2012)
  • Third American at Philadelphia ½ Marathon (2013)
  • Selected for the USA team to compete in the Bolder Boulder (2019)
  • Fifth place finish at USA Mountain Running Championships
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Scott Jordan, MD

COACH

Scott has 30 years experience in endurance and multi sport racing and has numerous podium finishes from 5k and sprint distance triathlons to 100 mile trail runs and he still has a busy race schedule. He credits his longevity to focusing on keeping it all fun and jokes that he has learned to train the “aging athlete” through personal experience.

As a physician and coach, he is passionate about helping people get beyond their self-perceived limitations, overcome obstacles, and change their life. He likes to teach people how to anticipate and solve problems, be adaptable and be resilient. Scott can help you be physically prepared for your challenge and have the mental fortitude to get across the finish line with a smile.

Specialities

  • Marathons & Ultra marathons
  • Triathlons
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Life & Wellness Coach

Philosophy

Achieving our goals with a balanced lifestyle, using sound medical principles of nutrition and physiology, appreciating each person’s uniqueness, while having a blast.

Education

  • Family Physician with interests in Sports Medicine & Nutrition

Athletic History

> 100 marathons & ultra marathons

  • 8 time 100 mi trail run finisher
  • Western States 100 mi finisher
  • 2 time Leadville 100 mi trail finisher
  • 3 time Leadville Silver Rush 50miler finisher
  • 3 time Boston Marathon finisher
  • 74 triathlons
  • 6 time Ironman Triathlon finisher
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Ryan Krol

Founder and Coach

Ryan's love for running ultra distances and exploring the mountains ignites his passion for showing people how to enjoy a lifestyle centered on fitness and health. Ryan has coached dozens of clients to successfully complete the Leadville Trail 100. He is a versatile coach who helps clients ranging from professional athletes to the beginner runner achieve a wide range of individual goals. For example, several clients have lost over 100 pounds, two have achieved a Boston Marathon Qualifying time and many have completed other grueling ultra marathons. In addition to his ultra-marathon experience, Ryan is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer. With twelve years of experience, he helps clients stay injury-free through functional training. Ryan is an avid outdoorsman and when he's not running he enjoys skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking and backpacking.

Specialties

  • Ultra marathons
  • Trail races

Education & Certifications

  • Western Illinois University - Marketing
  • NASM
  • Life Time Run Certified Coach
  • CPR/AED/First Aid

Running History & Awards

  • 50+ ultra marathon finishes
  • 4-time Leadville Trail 100 Run Finisher
  • 6-time Leadville Trail 100 MTB Finisher
  • 3rd place overall Silver King 2016
  • 6th place overall Leadman 2016
  • 6th place overall Leadman 2015
  • 1st Place Javelina 100K 2014
  • Summit Aconcogua 2016
  • 8th place Collegiate Peaks 25 Miler 2015
  • 21st place Denver Rock n Roll Marathon 2014
  • 4th place Red Hot 30K 2015
  • 2nd place Behind the Rocks 50 Mile
  • 3rd place Behind the Rocks 30K