Words From Some of Our Pace to Race Athletes

"As someone who had no running background and no idea what to expect, I would highly recommend letting Brien introduce you to running! His patient approach and carefully structured training plan have allowed me to improve steadily while building both physical and mental endurance. I truly do run for fun, and working with Brien has only enhanced that mindset. I completed my first 5K sooner than I would have imagined possible. Brien knows exactly what goals are attainable (even if I sometimes don’t believe him until I accomplish them), and I am excited to see what I can achieve in the future through Brien’s coaching."

 — Leah Breiss, one of our newest Pace To Race runners!

"Prior to fall 2019, when Brien took over, I had dreaded track workouts and hard workouts generally. Races were also accorded dread, although the real hurt there didn't start until the last third of the race. Now I look forward to quality days. Brien makes them, not easy, but interesting. I still fear the races, and the hurt dial has even moved up, to midrace, but what's interesting is, I look forward to them. It's a hoot, the way this kid messes with me. It's not without hazard. We disagree occasionally, but we agree that to run as fast as possible while staying relaxed, to hold these opposites together, requires exhausting discipline and returns great joy. I don't think running has ever been more fun."

 — Les Sharpe, Masters athlete, former 2:41 marathoner, who ran 20:01 for 5k at age 67 and a 1:42 half marathon at age 74 all while training with us!