Coach Weber
World-Class Ultramarathon Coaching
Out for my morning stroll ... July 11, 2005 ... destination
... Whitney Portals
and official finish #10 of the 135 mile Badwater
Ultramarathon.
Badwater is not for everyone. But, is it for you? I am happy to give you an honest appraisal based on my 15 years of Badwater experience. That experience includes: crewing 3 crossings; soloing a single - a double - and a triple crossing; 11 official finishes of the Badwater Ultramarathon race; and, coaching several athletes to their own Badwater to Mount Whitney finish. If it's Badwater, be it crewing, soloing or participating in 'the Show', I can help. First step ... write to me and tell me about yourself and your goal.
Interested in Badwater?
Interested in Badwater? Between now and July 7th, I invite your questions about Badwater whether you are running the race, doing a solo, or just intrigued by the adventure of Badwater. While I cannot offer specific coaching advice unless you are a client, I can tell you what my personal experience has been and what I have learned since my first Badwater run in 1994. Each day I will answer a question or two and publish them here. Additionally, if you have a question for my crew chief and all-forgiving wife, Laura Weber, send it over and I'll have her answer ... she's crewed me 8 times at Badwater so there are few more experienced than her. Email your questions to: Coach Weber
New! Badwater Q & A ... starting May 22, 2008
Are you ready to move up from the marathon?
Every ultramarathoner, no matter how famous, accomplished, fast or slow, had a moment when they first encountered the ultramarathon and wondered, "Could I do that?". For me, at a coffee shop in Boulder, Colorado, in 1986, it was seeing a magazine picture of a long line of runners heading up the initial climb at the Western States 100. Just seeing that picture changed my life. I knew that was for me ... I could see myself in that picture ... someday.
Are you at the same point in your life? Have you seen yourself, if only in your mind, perhaps after reading a book, seeing a video, or being at a ultra event ... finishing an ultra ... yourself? What next? How do you make that 'picture in your head' become real ... as soon as possible ... as safely as possible?
I offer a free consultation where we can talk about your ultramarathon dream and how to make it happen. Send me a quick email and tell me about yourself and your goal. I will then send over an athlete's questionnaire that will allow me to better understand your current level of fitness and ultramarathon goals. Then, I will offer you my ideas gained from 40 years as a runner and 20 years as a coach.
It is neither to late to make your move for 2008; nor, is it too early to begin your quest for 2009 or even 2010. Today is the day.
Coach Weber
Badwater July 14, 2008 Live Webcast
The Coach's 2008 Badwater Training Log
USA 2008 Ultrarunning Calendar
Leadville Trail 100 Info, Charts and Links
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