Carol Ann Hood – Charlotte Running Coach

Description

Charlotte running coach Carol Ann Hood is here to help you with personalized training, communication and attention to detail as you train for a 5k all the way up to a marathon. Carol Ann also offers in-person sessions in Charlotte – reach out below to find out more!

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LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate
TYPES: Road
DISTANCES:5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Training Peaks Premium
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Yes, within 10 miles of zip 28226. Included are track sessions, easy runs and pre race/post race meeting. Reach out to Carol Ann for more details!

SPECIALTIES

• 5k-10k
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Strength training for runners.
• Anyone wanting to go from couch to 5k, qualify for Boston or just keep healthy.

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy is that each person is unique and I will treat my athletes just like that. There will always be a training plan specifically for you. I’ll give attention to details and communicate through training peaks. I love comments. This is how we get to know each other and our expectations. I want to know how you are feeling, if there are any signs of a niggle or that you’ve just had a stressful week. The more I know the more we can work together.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

I’ve been running for over 25 years and I believe it’s time for me to use my education and running knowledge to help others succeed. I have been coaching Middle School track and XC for 4 years as well as helped friends and family members run races up to half marathons.

ABOUT ME

I have been married for almost 23 years. I have 2 beautiful daughters. They are in College now so I have more time to focus on coaching and training. I also have 2 Shihtzus.

If I’m not home you will most likely find me at the Beach. Running is my first love but triathlons keep my busy and mix things up a lot too.

BIG INFLUENCES

I would have to say one of my influencers would be my Dad. He got me into running after he quit smoking and decided to train for a marathon. He then completed 18 total. I also admire Des Linden. She won the 2018 Boston Marathon. After almost stopping during the race, she came back to win and was the first American woman in 33 years to win.

RACING HISTORY

• I’ve run 12 Marathons including 3 of the majors. New York City( 2010,2014) Chicago(2008, 2013) Boston(2018)
• Over 10 half marathons
• And too many 5 and 10’s to count !
• Ironman Chattanooga (2015)
• 11 Ironman 70.3 races
• Escape From Alcatraz-one of my favorite and most terrifying!

CERTIFICATIONS

• RRCA Level I
• Red Cross CPR and First Aid

PRs

• 1:42 half marathon Thunder Road (now Charlotte Marathon)
• 3:48:29 marathon (Kiawah Island Marathon)
• 22:42 5k Know your craft 5k (Charlotte NC)

CONTACT CAROL ANN

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