Specialties
A coach does not need to have lived everything their athletes go through, but there are a few places where I understand the terrain especially well, and that understanding shapes how I coach. Our life story helps to connect us with others, which makes us more compassionate.
Post-grads, career changers, life transitions
Going through any kind of life transition is hard. Life after college, a career change, a move, a breakup, anything that strips away the structure you used to have and drops you into the unknown. Running can serve as an anchor to provide consistency when the water is choppy.
I had just moved to South Dakota and wanted to pick up running to explore my new city. At a higher elevation, it was hard to increase my distance without getting winded. Christoph changed everything about how I run.
– Kaylen
I started consistently running after a concussion. I had to withdraw from graduate school and leave my position in order to recover. I did not have any structure to my days, and mostly stayed inside waiting to be able to think clearly again. My mom has run for over 50 years, and she encouraged me to add in some running throughout the week. It started with three-quarters of a mile, then slowly progressed. It gave me something to look forward to, however brief. It also lifted my mood, supported my recovery, and helped rebuild the confidence I’d lost.
Lifestyle
Maybe you’re looking for a new way to invest in yourself: something you can do anywhere, on your own schedule, alone or with others. Maybe your doctor has recommended more exercise, for weight, mood, or a health condition. Either way, the goal is the same: build a habit that actually sticks.
At 14, I weighed 240 lbs. Nobody, not even my doctors, had ever raised it as a concern, since I was otherwise healthy. But I wanted more confidence and a stronger relationship with my body, so I made a change. Over the next three years, through a mix of diet, running, and other training, I lost 80 lbs. What made it work wasn’t the diet or the mileage alone, it was a mindset shift: if I wanted to be an athlete, I had to train like one, and treat my nutrition and training with the same consistency and respect I’d give any goal that actually mattered to me.
Note: At Anchor Endurance, we do not provide nutrition support. The general consensus is you can’t out train a bad diet. Running is to supplement other lifestyle changes, but it can’t do everything. I’m happy to refer you to trusted colleagues in sports nutrition to help you train safely while working toward your goals.
Let’s talk!
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