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Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Adam Feerst

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • UESCA certified ultrarunning coach.
  • USATF Level 1
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Form Analysis
About Adam

All-surface runner with a preference for trails. I've raced on track (e.g., 800m, 3000m steeple), XC, road (1mi - marathon), and trail (5k - 100mi). Other endurance sports including: triathlons, orienteering, adventure racing, road/mtn biking, Nordic skiing, ice speed skating. 2x top-20 LT100 Run. 4x top-20 Imogene Pass Run. 10x finisher Turquoise Lake 20mi Snowshoe (pr 3:24). PRs set as a master; e.g., Marathon 2:53, 46yo; ½-marathon 1:17, 49yo; 10mi 1:03:52, 62yo; 10k 35:19, 47yo.

Coaching Philosophy

Coaching is about the relationship: honesty/transparency, open communication, trust. I don't know how to train you, I don't know if you can reach your goals, and won't until I get to know you - strengths/weaknesses, what's worked/not worked in the past, injuries, training personality, life stresses.

Training has to "fit your life" - family, social, work, school, etc. Long term viability is only possible with balance. Highly focused periods of training are OK in the short term.

I give flexible, not rigidly prescribed training. Things come up in life that a coach can't anticipate in advance. Part of my coaching is to teach you to make smart decisions in the moment.

I also offer a Training Advisory program - your workouts, my advice/feedback on a on-going basis. Or, 1-time advisory sessions.

Small group training.

In-person form analysis.