Zach Lee – Eau Claire Running Coach
$40.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
Endurance coach specializing in adult and high school runners, focused on personal bests, race strategy, and long-term development.
Description
Eau Claire running coach Zach Lee has over two decades of running experience, bringing both breadth and depth to his coaching knowledge, helping runners of varying level of abilities and goals reach their potential through smart training, mental toughness and personalized training. Reach out to Zach below to get started!
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
TRAINING PLATFORM: Training Peaks Premium
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited phone, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Eau Claire, WI
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only
SPECIALTIES
- Coaching and maximizing endurance for races.
- Long term Development: I believe growth never stops whether it be performance wise or just learning more about yourself and running.
- Data driven approach, I rely on your data you provide me from each and every workout.
- Interval workouts that progress as you get more and more fit.
- I am very familiar with marathon training and short distance training.
PHILOSOPHY
My coaching philosophy focuses on:
✅ Building Strong Foundations – Prioritizing smart training progression, proper mechanics, and injury prevention.
✅ Race Strategy & Mental Toughness – Teaching athletes how to pace effectively, compete with confidence, and push their limits.
✅ Individualized Training – Customizing workouts based on each runner’s strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
With over two decades of running experience, I bring both personal and coaching expertise to help athletes reach their full potential. As a two-time NCAA All-American, a former collegiate athlete, and a competitive marathoner with a personal best of 2:27:12, I understand the dedication, discipline, and strategy required to succeed in endurance sports.
Since 2003, I have been immersed in the sport—first as an athlete and now as a coach—guiding runners of all levels, from high school cross country athletes to adult endurance runners, to achieve personal bests. My coaching approach balances science-based training, race strategy, and individualized programming to maximize performance while prioritizing injury prevention and long-term development.
I have coached numerous athletes to new PRs, stronger endurance, and improved race-day execution, whether they’re preparing for cross country season, a road race, or a marathon. My passion for running and coaching is rooted in helping athletes discover their potential and push past their limits.
ABOUT ME
I am a proud father to a 10-year-old daughter, and I believe in fostering discipline, compassion, and respect in both athletics and life. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and playing video games.
BIG INFLUENCES
Jerry Schumacher and Mike Smith
RACING HISTORY
- Grandmas Marathon 2023: 2:36:50
- Houston Marathon 2024: 2:30:30
- Twin Cities Marathon 2024: 2:27:12
- Eau Claire 10k 2024: 33:21
PRs
- 2:27:12 Marathon Twin Cities October 6th 2024
- 1:12:30 Stillwater Half marathon August 3rd 2024
CERTIFICATIONS
- USATFCCA Level 2 Endurance Training
- USATFCCA LEVEL 1 track and field training
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 2013 Smiths Falls Healthy Living Ambassador
- 2015 Chosen as Pan Am Games Community Torch Bearer
CONTACT ZACH
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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