Reace Hudgeons – Topeka Running Coach

Description

Topeka running coach Reace Hudgeons specializes in helping all levels of runners prepare for races varying from 1.5 Mile, 5K, 5 Mile, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathons. Each training program also comes with a strength and conditioning, and Reace offers in-person sessions near Topeka and Kansas City, MO. Reach out below to get started!

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LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultramarathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Training Peaks Premium
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Auburn, KS
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Yes, meet within 30 miles of Kansas City, MO or within 30 miles of Topeka, KS. In-person sessions will be primarily focused on running form and going through a workout. If booked prior to race, we will also go over racing and nutritional strategy. These sessions are purchased separately from the monthly, online coaching. Reach out to Reace if you’re interested!

SPECIALTIES

I specialize in 1.5 Mile, 5K, 5 Mile, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon training programing. Each training program also comes with a strength and conditioning program to help prevent common injuries to long distance runners. These strength and conditioning workouts vary depending on what phase of the training program we are on.

PHILOSOPHY

All personalized training programs are designed to meet you where you are at while keeping in mind where you want to be for your race or for overall fitness. I strive for a coach-athlete relationship that keeps you accountable and motivated throughout the training season leading up to your event. Trust and love the process!

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Since retiring from the Air Force in 2023, I have been coaching ever since. For my full time job, I coach Air Force Special Warfare applicants (anywhere from 17-41 years old) through calisthenics, running, and swimming so that they have the best opportunity to complete a rigorous training pipeline after they finish basic military training. I am also a fitness trainer at RoKC in Kansas City, MO and I currently have athletes training up for 50K races throughout 2025.

ABOUT ME

Retired United States Air Force Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party Officer with a love for endurance sports. I got my start in Ironman racing in 2020 and I have since completed 3 full IMs, 3 half-IMs, and countless cycling races and med/long distance running races. I’ve had to keep a high degree of fitness throughout my military career. I signed up for my first IRONMAN race before I even knew how to swim so I know what it takes to tackle what may seem impossible.

I originally started my fitness journey as a competitive Crossfit athlete from about 20-26 years old. I won multiple competitions and also traveled to compete on behalf of Air Force Special Operations recruiting where I won a fairly big competition at Venice Beach in California. Then one morning when I was 26 years old, I was getting tired of waking up with horrible knee and back pain and told myself “I should not be dealing with this at 26 years old”. That day I made the decision to make the transition to endurance sports, primarily IRONMAN triathlons, and I have not looked back since.

At 30 years old, I suffered from a stroke after completing IRONMAN 70.3 Florida in 2023 where I had near-complete blockage to the left side of my brain for nearly 30 minutes. Five minutes after the clot was removed, I was back to 100%. I give all credit to my rapid recovery to my physical fitness, so my goal is to help people understand that being fit is much more than just looking good for someone else or the mirror. It can quite literally save your life, and I am a walking example of this. Three days after the stroke, I was back on the bike training for Spring 2024 races.

I currently train this country’s future United States Air Force Special Warfare airmen by coaching them through strength and calisthenics, swimming, running, and overall military endurance to help them enter one of the most rigorous training pipelines in the entire military. I sincerely enjoy helping people meet and exceed their goals. So if you wake up with the motivation to get better each day, let’s work together to get you there!

BIG INFLUENCES

I like to spend a majority of time on a base phase, if we have the time, because I think this is the most important time during a training program. It is where we can really focus on building your aerobic engine and mental toughness through those longer and longer running sessions. Then as we get closer to your race, we then shift focus to speed training where I provide you tough but fun quality sessions designed to allow you to push yourself, but also leave those sessions feeling more confident and stronger.

Strength and conditioning is also a huge part of any training program I provide. Gym sessions is where we can really build the muscular strength needed so that you can have a better running economy and also not fatigue as much during those longer races as you approach the finish line. It is also a great place to pre-cab injury so that we can make absolutely sure that you are ready for your event!

RACING HISTORY

3x Half-IRONMAN finisher, 3x IRONMAN finisher, The Speed Project relay (Ultra relay from Santa Monica, CA to Las Vegas, NV) finisher, multiple local triathlons Top 3 finishes, multiple half-marathon finisher, and 6th Place at 2022 US Army Best Ranger Competition (highest place for an Air Force member in history).

CERTIFICATIONS

• TrainingPeaks Level 1 Coach
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED
• ASCA Swim Coach Level 1

PRs

• Half-IRONMAN: 5:07 (2022)
• IRONMAN: 10:30 (2023)
• Half-Marathon: 1:31 (2012)

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