Congratulations to Annalise and Britt on their incredible achievements at the Boston Marathon! 🏅🏅
I am beyond proud of both of you for not only qualifying for this prestigious race but also for giving it your all on race day. Annalise, your dedication and hard work paid off with a massive personal best, surpassing your previous best time from 2011. What an incredible accomplishment! And Britt, your determination and resilience throughout your training and the race are truly inspiring.
It has been an honor to work with both of you, guiding you through your training and seeing you achieve such remarkable results. Here`s to many more successes and milestones!
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Your future success as a runner is not a matter of chance, it`s a matter of habit! If you focus on building a solid foundation of habits that will support your training today, you will see amazing results for years to come!
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Plan your ultramarathon logistics for success!
When preparing for an ultramarathon, meticulous race logistics are key. As early as possible, start familiarizing yourself with the course, aid station locations, and cutoff times. As you get closer to race day, create a detailed race day schedule, pack essential gear, and organize your nutrition and hydration strategy.
Additionally, coordinate with your support crew, if applicable, to ensure smooth transitions and access to supplies. Plan transportation arrangements to the start line and consider parking options or shuttle services. Lastly, mentally visualize each stage of the race, anticipating challenges and strategizing accordingly.
By mastering the race logistics, you`ll alleviate unnecessary stress and increase your chances of a well-executed and enjoyable ultramarathon experience!
If you don`t know where to start, a Coach or another experienced racer are great places to start!
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In Running and in life, it is easy to focus solely on reaching the finish line or achieving specific goals. However, true success comes from the consistent effort and dedication put into each step of the process. Every mile run, and strength workout completed, and every obstacle overcome builds the foundation for future success. By embracing the process and committing to continual improvement, you pave the way for remarkable achievements!
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When you are training, make sure to tailor your training plan to the specific demands of your goal race. Think through things like the race format, terrain, environmental conditions and other factors you will encounter on race day. Specifically preparing for these demands will help you prepare both physically and mentally for the demands of the race!
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Gear up for a summer on the trails like never before! Join us this Wednesday (February 21st), from 7:30-8:30pm for a webinar on how to smooth out the transition from winter training to a summer on the trails. Sign up at the link in our bio!
In this session, Personal Peak Head Coach Travis Brown, an experienced Coach and Exercise Physiologist, will cover the essential elements of this transition, including:
-Getting your legs ready for the trails: Make sure your legs are ready for that first trail run in the spring.
-Clothing and Layering: Considerations for spring weather conditions
-Route Planning: Considerations for shoulder season conditions on the trails
Don`t let winter slow you down! Secure your spot now for this FREE webinar and get out onto the trails this spring with confidence. Spaces are limited, so register today.
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Join us this Wednesday (February 7th), from 7:30-8:30pm MST via Zoom for a training webinar designed for both road and trail runners! Sign up for this webinar, or the others in the series at the link in our bio!
Learn how to dial in your training based on race day demands with Personal Peak Head Coach Travis Brown, an experienced Coach and Exercise Physiologist while covering:
-Determining the Demands of a Race: Learn how to determine the specific challenges you need to prepare for when training for any race.
-Optimizing Race Specific Aerobic Training: Learn how to structure your training for maximum gains.
-Optimizing Structural Tolerance: Prepare your body for the stresses it will face on race day.
-Optimizing Race Preparation: Learn how to prepare for the specific demands of your race.
Don`t miss this opportunity to prepare for your upcoming races and goals. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Let`s build the foundation for your road running success together.
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Join us this Wednesday (January 31st), from 7:30-8:30pm MST, for a webinar focused on improving your running longevity and enhancing performance. Sign up for this webinar, or the others in the series at the link in our bio!
In this engaging session led by Personal Peak Head Coach Travis Schiller-Brown, you`ll dive into the fundamentals of running mechanics. Discover how to achieve a balanced and efficient stride, unlocking the secrets to injury-free running.
Highlights include:
-Running Form Basics: Explore the key components that make up a strong and efficient running stride.
-Injury Prevention: Learn how to identify and steer clear of common imbalances that can lead to injuries.
-Practical Insights: Benefit from hands-on activities and expert guidance to elevate your running game.
Don`t miss this opportunity to take your running to new heights! Register now for this FREE webinar and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to reach your running goals. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today.
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Join us this Wednesday (January 24th), from 7:30-8:30pm MST via Zoom for a pre season training webinar for all runners, road or trail! Sign up for this webinar, or the others in the series at the link in our bio!
Unlock the secrets to a successful summer race season with Personal Peak Head Coach Travis Brown, an experienced Coach and Exercise Physiologist while learning about:
-Optimizing Pre Season Aerobic Training: Learn how to structure your training for maximum gains.
-Enhancing Structural Tolerance: Minimize the risk of future injuries by building a resilient foundation.
-Mastering Training Life Balance: Carve out more training time by fine-tuning your routines and daily life.
Don`t miss this opportunity to prepare for your upcoming races and goals. Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot! Let`s build the foundation for your 2024 running success together.
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Do your hands get cold when you run? Here are a few options to keep them warm and toasty all year long!
-Gloves are the least warm option, but come in a variety of thicknesses. They are a popular option because they give you the most finger dexterity.
-Mitts are slightly warmer than gloves because they keep your fingers together, and they can warm each other up.
-Layering a few pairs of gloves and mitts is a great way to keep your hands warm. By layering a windproof shell over a warmer inner glove, you can keep the heat in, and the elements out.
-Chemical hand warmers are a great option for occasional use inside another pair of mitts or gloves on extremally cold days, or for emergency use. They typically last for 1-4 hours, and are made for hands or toes.
-Electric gloves are the most expensive option, but can be great for anyone who really suffers in the cold. They usually have a few different levels of heat output, and are powered by a rechargeable battery pack. As a bonus, they can usually be thinner, so you have a bit better finger dexterity for the same level of warmth.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Personal Peak!
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Running with a group can be a great way to stay motivated and enjoy some company during your workouts, but if you have a Coach or are following a training plan, it can also be difficult to stick to your prescribed training when you`re running with others. That`s why it`s important to know the purpose of your workout before you hit the pavement or trails with your friends.
Your coach has given you specific training goals, and by understanding the purpose of your workout, you can find a balance between what your coach wants you to do and what your friends are doing. Whether you`re working on endurance, speed, or recovery, knowing the purpose of your workout will help you stay on track and make the most of your training session.
So next time you lace up your shoes and head out with your running crew, remember to ask yourself: what`s the purpose of this workout?
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Running outside through the winter? Here are our top three things to keep in mind!
-Keep your feet under your center of gravity and avoid excessive heel striking or toe off to maintain traction
-If possible, don`t change directions if you are on a slippery surface, instead wait until you know you have good traction to turn
-If conditions are too slippery to safely hit the paces required for your workout, take your workout inside to the track or treadmill, or reschedule it to another day
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“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” - Alan Armstrong
Put in the work and train smart this week! #motivationmonday
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Although race day can seem a long ways off, Winter is actually one of the best times to hire a Coach! The more time you have to work together, the better chances of success you will have on race day. Working one on one with a Coach can help identify any past weaknesses, and then help you build strategies to address these, optimizing your training and levelling up your next season`s performance.
Overall, investing in a running Coach during the winter is a great way to help you reach your fitness goals, improve your technique, and get a head start on your summer training!
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The offseason is the best time to focus on and address your weaknesses. Since you are a long way out from any races, race specific training is minimally important, and you can instead work on improving any areas that were lacking from the previous season of training and racing.
How do you know what to work on? Think back to previous races you have done where you didn`t achieve your goals. When you race, any time you feel like you had a sub par performance, it is caused because one piece of the puzzle was weaker and gave way before the rest. As you work on these areas, the closer you can get your strengths and weaknesses, the more consistent and rewarding your performances will be!
Once you get close to race day, then you can shift your focus to honing your strengths and level up your performance!
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"Running is not just a sport; it`s a profound metaphor for life`s challenges. Embrace the pain, endure the struggle, and emerge stronger on the other side." - Kathrine Switzer
As running coaches, we witness the powerful metaphor of running come alive each day. Kathrine Switzer`s words couldn`t be more true. Running isn`t just a sport; it`s a profound reflection of life`s challenges. We see runners dig deep and face discomfort, and then apply it to their everyday lives, becoming stronger both on and off the course. It`s an honor to guide and support runners on their journeys, helping them discover their inner strength and unlock their full potential. Let`s embrace the metaphor together and let running be the catalyst for growth!
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With race day on the distant horizon, what should you be working on right now with your Coach to make sure you get the most out of your training this year?
Fill in the gaps: During the on-season, you`re training your race specific energy systems. But far out from race day, you have the opportunity to fill in any gaps in your training to become a more well-rounded runner!
Injury proof your body: Improving your structural tolerance is key to avoiding injury and handling more intense training and racing in the coming season. Working to build your foundation now will make sure that you make it to the start line healthy and ready to achieve your Personal Peak!
Balance training with life: Figuring out routines and balancing training with the rest of your life can be challenging. But with the help of a Coach, you can identify areas for improvement so you can make sure you will be able to train consistently without getting sidetracked by life`s ups and downs!
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Don`t forget strength! While running is crucial for developing your endurance, relying solely on your runs to also strengthen your muscles may not be enough.
Your hardest strength workout shouldn`t be your longest run. In the gym, you can overload your body with weights, preparing you for race day and helping you reach your full potential at the start line!
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Success in running, like in life, is built on the foundation of consistency, and as a result, the best predictor of running performance is long periods of uninterrupted training.
To achieve this, prioritize training consistency, and focus on staying injury-free. Listen to your body, incorporate proper recovery, and take preventive measures when needed. When you can train consistently without injury, you maximize your progress. So, stay dedicated, keep that momentum going, and watch your progress compound over time!
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Coaches
Chantelle Erickson
Lethbridge, Alberta
Chantelle aka “the mother runner” has been running happy for 15 years. She grew up in the GTA in Ontario and moved west after high school and has been a resident of both Saskatchewan and Alberta. She has experience in obstacle racing, 5k-full marathon, relay racing, 50-100k ultras and backyard format (The Lone Wolf, Fernie, BC). Like many runners she entered the sport of running searching for health and wellness.
She began as a treadmill runner and graduated to running the beautiful gravel country roads in Saskatchewan, becoming addicted to sunshine on her face and pushing through the elements. Chantelle learned that running was the key to her mental wellness and from her early start stuck with the sport because of the positive self-image it gave and the opportunity it afforded to set goals and do the hard work to achieve dreams. From the very beginning she has been encouraging and motivating those around her to discover the sport and enter races.
She became attached to following a structure and a plan and believes this has been her success to running consistently for over a decade. She made a promise to herself to complete her first half after her son was born and she accomplished this eight-months after she became a mom. Her personal mantra continues to be “If you can believe it you can achieve it.” She has raced in Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Canmore and Fernie.
Chantelle found her affinity for the ruggedness of the mountains when she backpacked 70 miles across the Bob Marshall Wilderness in 5 days with her overpacked 50lb pack! She believes this trip gave her a passion for summiting mountains and showed her what she was capable of through adversity. She volunteered at the Lost Soul Ultra (LSU) in 2016 and was instantly inspired to break into ultra racing.
She entered the world of ultra marathoning in 2017 completing her first 50k at LSU. Endurance is her cup of coffee. After making the podium in a couple of races (Coulee Cactus Crawl x 2 and LSU), she realized that showing up for your training plan every day pays off and that be coached is the secret to unlocking the key to become a smarter, more efficient runner.
Chantelle has overcome many good and bad experiences in racing and believes every run and race is an opportunity to learn and apply your experience to better yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. She has completed races pregnant, pushing a running stroller, in extreme windchills, heat and smoke and somehow still manages to bust a grin at every finish line. Chantelle has overcome injuries and learned the importance of strength training, physiotherapy and allowing your body to rest and recover. Running has been an outlet for overcoming some major setbacks and obstacles in Chantelle’s life.
When Chantelle is not busy running she is drinking her coffee black, instructing fitness classes (spin is her favourite), hiking, cycling, camping, creating healthy meals, reading, writing and spending time with her friends and family. She is currently working on establishing a non-profit for youth bridging her passion for running and cycling into a physical literacy mentorship program.
Education/Experience
- BA Youth Ministry (Hon.) Briercrest College
- Personal Peak Certified Running Coach
- Certified personal trainer (CanFit Pro)
- Certified spin instructor
- Certified Concept2 Row instructor
- Qualified TRX instructor
- Certified Merrithew Pilates Barre instructor
- Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist (Fit4Two Canada): Additional courses in pelvic floor health, symphysis pubis dysfunction, abdominal separation, postural assessments, nutrition for the endurance athlete, periodization of nutrition
- Published columnist for Canadian Running Magazine
- Lethbridge Sport Council Board Member (Present)
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Alberta Insurance Council, Life Insurance & Accident/Sickness Insurance Agent
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2021 Top Fitness Instructor, Impact Magazine Canada
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Lethbridge Sport Council, Executive Member (Treasurer)
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St. Teresa of Calcutta, School Council Chair
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2 Runners Protein, Ambassador
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Currently enrolled in UESCA Run Coaching Certification
Travis Brown MKin, CSEP – Certified Exercise Physiologist
Calgary, Alberta
Travis is a Coach and Exercise Physiologist with a Masters Degree in Kinesiology based in Alberta, Canada. With 15 years of experience coaching runners at all levels, I have a proven track record of success. I’ve coached and crewed many athletes on their way to success, including both 12 hour and 100-mile world records, and multiple top 3 finishes at Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, The Canadian Death Race, and countless other ultramarathon races.
As a runner myself, I have extensive experience racing distances ranging from 800m to 100 miles at the National level. I’ve achieved many personal milestones in my running career, including a 2nd place finish at the Canadian 100 Mile Trail Championships. With my deep understanding of how the body works, I approach coaching by breaking down each component of training and carefully examining it to build a program that is tailored to each individual athlete.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, I can help you learn more about the why of your training as you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards your Personal Peak!
Education/Experience
- Masters of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
- CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist
- ISAK-Certified Anthropometrist
- Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team Head Coach 2014-2020
- Race Experience: 2015 Sinister 7 100 mile – 2nd place, Represented Canada at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships in 2015 & 2017, numerous podium finished at races from 800m to 100 miles
Management Team
Travis Brown – Head of Physiology
MKin, BKin, CSEP – Certified Exercise Physiologist
I have always been completely fascinated by how things work. I love breaking something down to it’s component parts fixing it and putting it back together again; better and more efficient than ever before. I have always been an athlete, and through my education I’ve been able to combine this fascination with breaking things down with my passion for athletics. Everyday I get to take a sport, break the training down, carefully examine each piece, and build something amazing to optimize every aspect of training for it.
Education/Experience
- Masters of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
- CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist
- ISAK-Certified Anthropometrist
Ashley Brown – Head of Coaching
Bachelor of Health Science – Health Economics
Ashley has a degree in Health Science concentrating on Health Economics, and uses an upstream approach to organize and build systems that work for athletes, rather than fitting athletes into the system. Using a mix of behavioural strategies and physiological outcomes, Ashley creates training systems that integrate the different physiological outcomes Travis wants, in a way that works for you. Primarily, Ashley is a problem solver, and the bigger and more messy the problem, the more exciting and fun it is!
Education/Experience
- Bachelor of Health Science – Health Economics, University of Calgary