Coach Ralph
Coach Ralph is a former reluctant and non-scoring cross-country runner on a team that was often on the wrong end of a 15-50 who became a 4X Boston Qualifier.
Inspired by coaches who have left an indelible mark on him. His coaches have taught him that with focused training, encouragement, someone who believes in your abilities, and mindset training, each runner can achieve a breakthrough performances.
Coach Ralph is passionate about the data and educating runners. A seasoned athlete, he is passionate about balancing volume and intensity with an eye towards injury free running.
Coach Ralph enjoys working with adults who want to achieve a breakthrough performance. He leverages his experience to position runners to achieve new PRs and qualify for competitive races, e.g. Boston, Chicago, and NYC Marathons.
Coach Ralph has the following certifications:
Jack Daniels V.O2
8020 Endurance
RRCA.
THE ATHLETES
My athletes tend to be late bloomers who either were not the star on the team or started running as an adult. They are internally driven and goal oriented both in and out of running. Even as time crunched professionals they set high bars of achievement.
Most are new to coaching having previously relied upon self coaching developed from their own study into training principles.
As a group these runners share some common themes reached a plateau in their racing, unsure of racing strategy that has them either running too fast or too slow, and confidence.
Balancing volume and intensities, in workouts that support confidence and reframe the mindset, my athletes are able to transform to high performing runners who can transfer training into race day results.
Racing 5K - Marathon
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
My coaching philosophy is ground in one simple principle – train smarter, not harder. Despite all evidence to the contrary, 70 – 75% of adults will push themselves to run harder than they should under the assumption this will lead to faster times. In the short run, you are likely to see improvement. Over the long run, your performance will plateau and you are more likely to experience overuse injuries. I know because I was once you.
A a seasoned runner, I am doing just as my coach advised me when I was running too fast. I am running smarter, injury free, and running and feeling my best.
Key focus areas for all athletes:
1. Balance volume and intensity to improve outcomes
2. Trust the process
3. Confidence built through challenging workouts
4. Mindset
Coaching is a collaborative activity. For your growth as a runner, I want to know your strengths, weaknesses, and how you respond to a given workout. Together we can develop a plan that puts you in a position to succeed.
