Adam Shirley – Greensboro Running Coach
50% off your 1st month! Asheboro, NC based Ultra Running Coach specializing in technical trail races.
From: $50.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
Running Coach Description
Asheboro/Greensboro, NC based ultrarunning coach Adam Shirley started on the roads and transitioned to trails, and he uses a block Periodization strategy to build base fitness first, then tailor the training for your particular race. Reach out to Adam below to get started!
*** 50% off First Month for month-to-month Coaching – Coupon Code: 50%ashirley ***
Specialties
Trail and Ultra Marathons
Philosophy
Training should be enjoyable and fit your life. Your training schedule should push you, but not cause burnout or injury. I use a Block Periodization strategy to build base fitness first, then tailor the training for your particular race. My main goal is to help others enjoy and succeed in the sport that I love!
Coaching Experience
Recently certified in Ultra Running Coaching through UESCA, but I have coached multiple runners for distances from 5k to 100k including multiple PR’s.
About Me
I’m based in Asheboro, North Carolina. I have been running since 2014, starting with road 5k’s and moving on to Half Marathons. In 2019 I started running trail races and I was hooked. I started researching Ultras and eventually signed up for my first 50k and have been running Ultras ever since. Aside from running, I also enjoy hiking and backpacking (Appalachian Trail C/O 2000!) and playing guitar/bass. I look forward to helping you on your journey into the Ultra Community!
Big Influences
My friends that I run with, my girlfriend.
Race History
- Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 50k (2022,2023,2024)
- Uwharrie Mountain Run 40 Mile (2022,2023)
- Shakori Hills 40 Mile (2023,2024)
- Uwharrie 100 (2024)
- Uwharrie Goldrush 50k (2023)
- Grayson Highlands 50 mile (2024)
- Barkley Fall Classic (2024)
- Uwharrie Marathon (2022,2023,2024)
- Too many 5k,10k and Half Marathons to list
Certifications
- UESCA Ultra Running Coach
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Adam is a transformational coach. When I first started working with him, running a road 5k was taxing. He both inspired and believed in me so much, that I am now signed up to run a trail 25k and 50k. I have desired to be a “runner” since college. I worked with my first run coach during COVID. My goal, as I told her, was to “fall in love with running”. The running community and lifestyle always seemed like something I wanted to be a part of. That journey with that run coach did not take off. Adam is incredibly different. He believes in you more than you believe in yourself but also maintains a sense of realism with your goals. My cardiovascular health and strength has improved to a place I did not think was attainable for myself. The biggest payoff from working with Adam has perhaps been the mental agility and toughness he helps you acquire. Thanks to Adam I now am able to stay positive on the uphills and enjoy the downhills: both when trail running and in life! Adam is an incredible human to be around. It is fascinating to learn about him and his running journey. I have gained so much knowledge about the ultra trail running community vicariously through him. You will not regret meeting Adam on your journey! Thank you Adam!