Track & Field coach · Austin, TXCoach Sloan
Private Track & Field CoachCoach Sloan
Trains in Austin
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Sloan
Collegiate Track and Cross Country Athlete with experience at all run levels!
Hi! My name is Sloan - I've been a competitive runner for over a decade, and truly love the sport. As a competitive collegiate athlete, I gained experience with the highest quality training methods for distances ranging from 1500 meters up to Half Marathons. I also have robust experience coaching runners of all levels as Founder and Co-President of the Occidental College Run Club. I know running can be difficult at times, but my goal is to impart my love for the sport and approach your training at a level you are comfortable with! Hope to see you out there! - Sloan
How I can help you improve
Thanks to 9 years of experience running competitively in middle, high school, and college, I have a strong repertoire of workouts and training methods proven to improve running ability. Additionally, because I am a former athlete who still trains consistently for races I have the perspective of a runner and understand both the challenges and joys of running. Furthermore, I have experience leading workouts and coaching runners who are brand new to the sport or have experience with consistent running through my role as Co-President and Founder of the Occidental Run Club.
A typical training session
For running workouts, I like to implement a mix of interval workouts typically on a track, and threshold tempo workouts on a trail or road. For example, an interval workout tailored to a 10k race may include track intervals of 1000 meters, 1200 meters, and 1400 meters at a goal 10k pace, with the set being completed 3 times, and more rest between sets compared to intervals. For threshold workouts, an example of a workout for a relatively newer runner is a 4 by 5 minute tempo with a one minute walk/jog in between.
Career & accomplishments
I have coached a variety of runners through the Occidental Run Club and have extensive knowledge of training methods and workouts through 9 years of competitive running.
Best coach I ever had
My favorite coach, and the one who instilled a love for running and exercise as a whole, is my high school coach Paul Carrozza. He showed up to every practice with energy and positivity which is something that inspired me to continue showing up even on days where I didn't want to. I want to emulate the same positive and fun attitude he brought to run practice because I believe that making running as fun as possible while pushing yourself is the best way to train!
What athletes & parents should know
I am an avid runner, but it is only one aspect of my athletic interests! I love playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis, and I also enjoy lifting weights and calisthenics. I believe health is a holistic pursuit and that in addition to training hard, one should find a balance between health and other aspects of life!
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