Adam Feerst
Coach Profile
- UESCA certified ultrarunning coach.
- USATF Level 1
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
- Form Analysis
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 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.
