Vigil and Mahon To Present at National Distance Running Summit in Charlotte
Posted Monday, 27 October, 2008
2008 U.S. Olympic Distance Coach Dr. Joe Vigil and Team Running USA Coach Terrence Mahon will headline the lecturers at the 2009 National Distance Running Summit to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina January 3-4th. Vigil, one of the most popular lecturers on distance training theory, and Mahon, who is the coach of Olympians Ryan Hall, Deena Kastor, Jenn Rhines and Ian Dobson, will be joined by 2003 National High School Coach of the Year Danny Green, six-time National Coach of the Year Scott Simmons and author-coach Will Freeman.
The National Distance Running Summit, to be held on the campus of Queens University of Charlotte, is in its third year and continues to bring together one of the most successful and talented group of coaches in America. The summit is focused on teaching coaches, athletes and fans about the principles and the training plans used by todayâ?Ts top coaches. Presentations will explore a wide range of topics including the training of phenom Ryan Hall; how to structure a training program for beginning runners; how to measure and use VVO2Max in training; and how everyone can benefit from altitude training no matter where they live.
For more information and to register log on to www.distancesummit.com or email simmonss@queens.edu
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