Jeff Olsen – Portland Running Coach
From: $90.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
50% off your 1st month! Let me help you with the motivational and technical aspects of running. I will help you get where you want to go!
Description
Portland running coach Jeff Olsen is an Oregon based running coach ready to guide you, work with you, and run with you. He has a unique ability to help push you, but also make you feel comfortable and at ease. He meets his athletes where they are and helps them to get where they want to go. In-Person sessions available, see below for more details.
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LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Steady State
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited phone, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Portland, OR
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Yes, in the Newberg area. In-person sessions are separate from online coaching, see below for more details and reach out to Jeff to get started.
SPECIALTIES
I specialize in 5k and 10k road/trail running and track events from 800 to 10,000 meters*. I am also an avid trail and mountain runner and work with half-marathoners, marathoners, and ultra runners looking to add a little more speed and leg turnover to their running. Do you struggle with efficiency, form, or speed? I can help you with that.
I also specialize in injury recovery and prevention. Plantar fascitis, tendonitis, proper footwear, IT band issues, general flexibility problems, and more. I can help you work through these things and keep running–or get back to running.
*I am available for high school and collegiate athletes who are looking to supplement their training or off season-workouts. (Parents, I am certified k-12 educator in Oregon and have a 20+ years experience coaching and teaching here in Oregon and abroad.)
My 1:1 Coaching includes:
- Initial running history questionnaire and free 45 min consultation (video chat, phone call, or in-person upon request)
- Personalized daily training schedule (via Steady State app*)
- Daily/weekly feedback on training (via Steady State app*)
- Messaging with any and all questions (my job is to support YOU)
- Phone calls
- Performance tips for tips for training, racing, nutrition, and mindset
- Strategic recovery and injury prevention
*For those looking to get away from their phones or devices I’m also happy to offer an old school method that doesn’t require GPS or a phone app
PHILOSOPHY
I could talk for hours about running philosophies…… but ultimately, for me, there are two big, basic, and over-arching principals that shape my own personal philosophy: Firstly, the running you are doing, or want to do, should be meaningful to you in some way. Secondly, everyone is different; it is important to find to what works for you. These are two topics we will cover in your initial interview and throughout your training.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
20+ years at all age levels and abilities here in the United States and Central America. State Champions and National qualifiers all the way to runners that are just trying to break 40 minutes for the 5k. I can honestly say that I take just as much pleasure in helping the 40 minute 5k runner beat their time as I have the elite runner who has just won their umpteenth race.
ABOUT ME
Born and raised in Oregon, recently moved back with my family after 10 years living, teaching, and coaching in Central America. I am new to Team Run Run but definitely not new to coaching and the running community. While I love running, I also love being a dad, husband, and teacher.
BIG INFLUENCES
Oregon distance running lore and legends. Bob Julian. Marnie Mason. Personal Experience. Athletes I coach.
RACING HISTORY
Nervously toed the starting line of our local Fourth of July run when I was 11. Since then have raced in everything from high school dual meets to collegiate National Championships; 800 meters to 50 kilometers (quickly found out ultra running was not for me); different countries and continents; and in front of no one and in front of thousands. And still, no matter what, I have always been a nervous wreck whenever I get on a starting line.
CERTIFICATIONS
- USATF Level 1
- Red Cross CPR/Frist Aid
- Oregon TSPC License K-12
PRs
- 800m: 1:55 (Willamette Univ)
- 1500m: 3:55 (Chico State)
- Mile: 4:12 (Chico State)
- 3k: 8:34 (University of Oregon)
- 3k Steeple: 9:09 (Stanford University)
- 5k: 16:03 (Anytime Fitness 5k, Ashland, Oregon)
- 10k: 33:09 (Ashland Fourth of July Run)
- Half Marathon: 2:00.09 (Ashland Hill Climb)
- American FKT Ascent/Descent Acatenango Volcano, Guatemala: 2 hours 36 minutes
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 2-Time NAIA Track All American Steeple and 4x800m
- 3rd Place 3000m Steeplchase NAIA Track and Field Championships
- 4-Time NAIA National Track and Field Qualifier
- Southern University School Record Holder 4x800m
- Girls Cross-Country Team State Champion Coach at Ashland HS
- 3-time Individual State Champion Coach (800 and 1500m) Ashland HS
- Association Of American Schools in Central America Track and Field Coach
CONTACT JEFF
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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