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Dan Lyne – Portland Running Coach

Portland, OR
5k/10k/Half MarathonBeginnerIntermediateMarathonRoadTrack
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LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate
TYPES: Road, Track
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Google Docs
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text, unlimited phone
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Camas, WA

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SPECIALTIES

I exclusively coach middle age athletes. I specialize in helping busy people set realistic short and long term goals based on their athletic abilities and lifestyle. We then work together to develop a customized plan with a focus on keeping them injury free, building strength and developing new healthy habits while they progress towards their goals.

My specialties include:

  • Coaching busy middle age athletes
  • Sharing proven strategies to balance work and life demands with running goals
  • Post injury comebacks, injury prevention, motivation & mental preparation
  • Beginner runners to complete 5k – half marathons & first time marathoners
  • Experienced runners who want to improve their time
  • Developing strategies to make healthy eating a year round habit

PHILOSOPHY

As a busy professional & life long runner myself, I know what it takes to successfully balance life & competitive running. There’s no “One Size Fits All Program” for middle age runners training for races. I’ve successfully coached numerous athletes who have their unique life challenges, such as work, family/kids, traveling, charity, etc. I develop customized programs based on your specific abilities and I’ll help you set realistic goals & provide a lot of positive reinforcement to keep you motivated. I only coach a limited number of athletes at once so I can provide a very personalized experience where we minimize the risk of injury and help you achieve your goals.

The underlying approach I use with all my athletes is to start by understanding their past athletic & injury experience, current abilities, lifestyle, goals and access they may have to any athletic facilities. With this information, we then take athletes through a proven process to develop a periodized program that’s specific to their unique life situation and goals. I continue to seek additional education and recent research on my craft by engaging in frequent discussion of pertinent topics with peers and athletes. I then share this with athletes whom I coach.

My goal is to exceed my clients’ expectations with an effective training program that includes being responsive to their particular needs, while keeping it fun, helping them stay healthy, motivated and confident. I do this all while being flexible and available to make adjustments to their plans as necessary.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

I’m an RRCA certified coach and the author of “Crushing26.2 – A Step-By-Step Program to Avoid Injury, Have Fun and Finish the Big Race.” I’ve managed a running blog for 7+ years and contributed content to many online resources. I also lead a 5 day healthy lifestyle challenge. I’ve been coaching, advising and mentoring middle age athletes of varying ability and experience levels for 6+ years. I have been a devoted student of running & healthy lifestyle for 30+ years.

ABOUT ME

Based in Camas, WA – I’m a running, fitness and health fanatic. I’ve been running for 40+ years. I grew up in Chicago, spent 7 years as an officer in the US Navy and have lived in Southwest WA for 20+ years. Think of me as the “Crash Test Dummy” for middle age marathoners. I have extensive experience coaching. With the help of my medical team & coaching influences, along with my never ending study of the sport, I’ve learned what it takes to make it to the starting line of races, healthy, strong and confident. I’m also a busy professional, husband & father. I’m always “on the go” so I personally know what it’s like to stay motivated and organized to complete a training plan for long races like marathons. My competitive experience ranges from High School & Division 1 College Cross Country & Track to running so many road races over the years, that I’ve lost count.

BIG INFLUENCES

  • Bill Rodgers
  • Greg McMillan
  • Amby Burfoot
  • Jack Daniels
  • Steve Magness
  • Deena Kastor

RACING HISTORY

I started racing back in the early 1980s. I ran my first marathon in 1986. Due to some injuries and military service, I didn’t race from the mid 1990s until 2010, but I’ve raced consistently over the last 10 years. I’ve raced every road distance from 5k – marathon. Following list includes some of my highlights.

  • Boston Marathon
  • Marine Corps Marathon
  • Las Vegas Marathon
  • Chicago Marathon
  • Portland (OR) Marathon
  • Sauvie Island (Portland, OR) Foot Traffic Flat Marathon
  • Many, many 5k – ½ marathons since 1980

CERTIFICATIONS

  • RRCA Certified Adult Distance Running Coach (Road Runner’s Club of America)
  • CPR/AED & Basic First Aid Certification

PRs

  • ½ Marathon: 1:17 (Jan 1991) – Salem, OR
  • Marathon: 2:40 (Feb 1991) – Las Vegas, NV

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    I’ve been working with Coach Dan for about 3 months and I could not be happier with what he has provided for my training. Dan is an accomplished marathoner and draws from his wealth of personal running experience to augment his extensive coaching knowledge. He sends me tons of resources and always seems to have something to help overcome any obstacle I may be facing. His training plan is easy to follow and he consistently updates and tweaks it to adjust to how my body is responding. He has a genuine interest in driving me to improve and has become a true partner in helping me attain my goals while avoiding injury. Dan’s style is encouraging while being realistic about the effort required to advance. If you are a middle-aged runner like me, I highly recommend that you give Coach Dan a shot to help you grow your fitness in a way that will ensure that you can enjoy our sport for the long term.

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