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Christopher C., Frederick, MD Running Coach

Christopher C.

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I am a former 5x NCAA All-American and professional distance runner. I currently coach a HS team and private clients. We build fitness and confidence through effective training. View all coaching experience

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The percentage of time Christopher C. responded to client inquiries within 48 hours in the last 3 months.
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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. 12406 Old National Pike, Mount Airy, MD
  2. Western Regional Park, Cooksville, MD
  3. Lake Linganore, Linganore-Bartonsville, MD

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

Packages

Light Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 session package with Coach Christopher.

Session Length: 75 minutes

$80 1 session + applicable fees

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Online Training for a single athlete

This package is 1 phase (4 weeks) of customized running/plyometric work and video analysis through Coach's Eye/phone consultation. We will do a consult to begin and then I will send you a plan to fit your needs and what yo... See More

Session Length: 1 minute

$160 1 session + applicable fees

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Small Group
In-Person Training for a single athlete

Athlete will be added to a small group of 3-8 athletes

Session Length: 1 hour

$40 1 session + applicable fees

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  • California University of Pennsylvania (PA)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance, Marathon, Long Distance, Cross Country

  • Stride, Pacing, Gait, Form, Drive Phase, Breathing

Credentials

  • California University of Pennsylvania (PA)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Sprints, Middle Distance, Marathon, Long Distance, Cross Country

  • Stride, Pacing, Gait, Form, Drive Phase, Breathing

More About Coach Christopher

I have been coaching distance runners of all ages and ability levels for over 10 years. I have people I train who are college scholarship athletes all the way to brand new runners. I currently coach distance running, strength training, speed/agility, personal training, a High School XC team, and a High School Track team. I have a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and held a NASM CPT out of college. I have the most experience working with High School, Middle School, and College athletes, but I do coach adults as well. Over the past 7 years I have helped 17 athletes qualify for New Balance High School Nationals, 8 athletes medal at the MPSSAA State Track Championships, 2 XC teams place second in the state, and 8 athletes medal at the MPSSAA State XC Championships.

I am a 5-time NCAA D-2 All American in distances from the 3k up to the 10k. I won the PSAC 2008-2009 Sportsmanship of the Year Award for helping pace a competitor to a school record and national qualifying time in our conference championship meet. I was a multiple time D-2 Conference and Regional Champion. I held a top 80 world ranking in the Indoor Track 3000m in 2009. As a college athlete I ran in 2 USA Track and Field Championships. After I graduated, I was able to garner a contract with a Reebok training group in NC called Zap Fitness. I ran professionally for 3 years. During that time, I hit the time qualifying standard for the Olympic Trials in the 10k and Marathon. In 2012 I ran in the Olympic Marathon Trials. My notable PRs are 7:58(3K), 13:51(5k), 28:51(10K) and 1:04:37(Half Marathon).

Attention = Intention. Every session begins with a conversation. I walk the client through the plan for the session and get feedback from them to determine if we need to alter the plan. After that, we execute a 5-10 min warm up involving dynamic mobility and movement prep. Then we do the most taxing portion of the session depending on the focus that day. After our running workout, we do strength work aimed at injury prevention and improved running economy. We always end the session with mobility work and a debriefing. Did we accomplish our goals? How did the client feel throughout the session? What needs to be done between now and the next session? I use training as a tool for the athlete to improve their fitness and abilities as well as to see themselves more clearly.

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Client Reviews

Great first meeting. Coach Chris is very knowledgeable and a great communicator. My 15 year old son understood his directions and the purpose of the exercises. He came away from the training excited to get started and get faster.

Coach Christopher is amazing!!
My son really enjoy working with him.

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Coach Chris is awesome! So glad to have found him to work with my son this summer. My son is a sophomore D1 XC and Track & Field athlete, who was injured his entire freshman year. Coach Chris is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of these sports. He was able to teach my son exercises and gave advise on avoiding certain injuries. Chris taught him the importance of running apps/devices to monitor runs/progress. Coach also provided a custom workout schedule for most of the summer - to become best fit for upcoming season, but avoiding injury. Our family highly recommends Coach Chris for any running related training!

Very knowledgeable and personable! Highly recommend.

Coach Christopher offers excellent skill building training, offers training plans, is fun and enthusiastic. My athlete loves working with him.

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Awesome experience with Coach Clark. My son is very excited to work with him. After our first meeting my son and I looked at each other and said, why didn’t we do this sooner.

Positive and detailed coach.

Easy to work with. Knows what he is doing.

Coach was detailed and prepared for the workout.

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Chris, is very knowledgeable about the technical aspects of running, and has a very good philosophy for training and improvement. I would highly recommend him for anyone that wants to improve all aspects of their running.

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My kids love Coach Christopher. We've had several sessions with him, and he's been extremely knowledgeable. He's given them both tips to improve their forms, which they are already applying during their regular practices. He has a strong background in working with youth and young runners, so he knows how to engage with the kids. It is difficult to find a strong distance coach, and Coach Christopher's background gives him the personal experience in both running and coaching that allows him to relate directly to the kids. As a parent, I have been most impressed with the relationship Coach Christopher has built with our club and high school coaches. His goal is to make his sessions with my kids part of an integrated training plan rather than just independent sessions. We highly recommend Coach Christopher, especially for any serious youth or high school runners.

Coach Chris has been awesome so far- very engaged and knowledgeable.

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Amazing first session! My son can’t wait for the next one.

Coach Clark has been excellent working with my high school son. He is positive, motivating and knowledgeable. Although the primary focus is running, Coach Clark is educating my son on nutrition/diet and strength training as well. My son has been enjoying the sessions with his coach, and has been much more motivated to train hard for the upcoming season. I am super grateful that Coach Clark is in our local area and has availability to do private coaching!

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