Chris Poole – Beaverton Running Coach
From: $130.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
Offering 1:1 personalized coaching/training plans to maximize your fitness and goals in Road Racing (up to marathon), Track, and XC!
Description
Beaverton running coach Chris Poole is well-versed on both the track and the roads, along with XC challenges, and is here to help beginners just starting out or looking to increase in distance, to intermediate and advanced runners trying to nab that elusive BQ or PR. Chris also offers in-person sessions. Reach out below to get started!
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited phone, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Beaverton, OR
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Yes, within 30 miles of zip code 97005. Options include: In person workouts-training runs-form work, strength training, pace work, and live feedback on in person workouts. Reach out to Chris for more information.
SPECIALTIES
- Track Racing: Training/Race Strategy for 800M all the way up to 10,000M (Excluding Steeple)
- Road Racing: All distance up to Marathon
- Cross Country Racing: All Distances competed in XC
PHILOSOPHY
I believe that you can achieve your running goals without having to sacrifice other things in your life. My mission is to help you find the balance between running and the rest of your life. We do this running thing because it is FUN, so I want to take on the mental load of creating the plan, modifying it for your life, and giving you trusted resources as needed. All you need to do is run!
No one runner is exactly alike. I can definitely speak for that based on my personal experience! My role in your running journey is to listen to what you have going on, and then catering your plan specific to your life needs and schedule.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- 3 Years Coaching at the High School Level (Sherwood HS).
- 2+ Years Coaching individuals (Began September 2022)
ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Chris, and I developed a love for running when I ran cross country for the first time as a high school freshman to get in shape for basketball. I have over 15 years of running experience, along with 3 years as an assistant coach at Sherwood High School in Sherwood, OR. I competed collegiately at Linfield University in McMinnville, OR (NCAA D3).
Running has benefitted me both physically and mentally in ways I did not even realize was possible. I am a life long runner now, and a lot of this was initiated by the great coaches I have had in High School and College. I want to provide the same for you. This is why I wanted to started Poole Running Lab and become a Run Coach.
I know that everyone is a unique runner with unique goals and crazy different lifestyles! It is time for you to have the 1 on 1 training to help develop sustainable habits, build you to your fullest potential, and be able to achieve the goals you have set your sights on! Whether your goal is to run a new Personal Best , qualify for Boston, or run your first 5K, I would love to be a part of your next running goal and help you put together the perfect plan to cross that finish line.
BIG INFLUENCES
My coaches in High School, College, and Post Collegiately have really influenced how I coach with each one of my athletes.
My high school coach helped get me introduced to running and made it fun, while helping me achieve high goals I had set for myself.
My college coach helped me realize that with the right system, I was able to run times that my high school self could have never thought I could achieve.
My post collegiate coaches helped me ultimately put running into perspective, and help me re discover how to enjoy the process of training, running, and not to try to compare myself constantly to others. Running is such a personal journey, and it takes the right support group to help you realize and achieve what you want!
RACING HISTORY
I have been racing competitively for over 15 years. I competed in track and cross country in High School, where I was an All-State Performer at the 3A level in Oregon. I then competed at Linfield University in McMinnville for 3 years, focusing primarily on the 5K and 10K on the track as well as Cross Country in the fall.
PRs
- 800: 2:04 (Stayton, OR 2013)
- 1500: 4:07 (McMinnville, OR 2016)
- 3K: 9:22 (McMinnville, OR 2016)
- 3200: 9:55 (McMinnville, OR 2016)
- 5K: 15:54 (Portland, OR 2016)
- 10K: 33:41 (McMinnville, OR 2015)
- 15K: 55:36 (Salem, OR 2021)
- Half Marathon: 1:22:01 (Washougal, WA 2023)
- Marathon: 3:17:06 (Sauvie Island, OR 2023)
CONTACT CHRIS
Finding a coach who is a great fit for you is really important. We encourage you to email your coach prior to signing up so you can connect, communicate, and ensure a good athlete/coach fit.
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