Meet Stormy Phillips the head coach for Find Ultra.
So let’s start with the most important questions you have, why should we listen to this guy. Well Stormy knows about the needs of runner’s because he has been there.
Back in 2009 Stormy was about to turn 30 and was completely out of shape and had never been much of an athlete. His running career started with a one mile run to the local Arby’s in October of 2009 (long crazy story) and that was the start of his couch-to-ultra training program. Buy November of 2010 he completed his first 100-mile race. Since that time he has completed over 50 marathons, many ultra-races, and ten 100-mile races. Including the famed Western States endurance run. He has completed some of the most difficult races in the country and has a sub-16-hour 100-mile finish under his belt.
Not being content with just running, Stormy is also a student of the sport. Learning about the latest and newest techniques, equipment, and dieting trends. If you have a question about a style of equipment from headgear to shoes and everything in between chances are he has tried it out and can give you some honest feedback. The same goes from other aspects of running, he keeps his training like a constant experiment. And, while not expected of any of his runners, Stormy is a vegan athlete and understands the challenges and issues that sometimes come from being a plant-powered runner. So long story short, you can be sure that when he asks you to do something in your training he has been there himself.
“Here is the truth guys, there is no secret. What all the pain and dedication of training is for, is not to make the race easy. That will never happen, it will always be hard. It can be a 5k or 100-mile if you are running at your limit it will be hard. The key to the training then is to show you that you have what you need on the inside to accomplish any goal. When I run a big event the real reward comes from knowing that no matter how deep I have to dig down within myself, I will always be able to find more. That ability to take one more step, and if you continue to do that the race will always end eventually. Running will not make you a better person, you are already a great and amazing person. Running will help remind you who you really are. ”
Because at Find Ultra we are dedicated to getting as many runners into the sport as possible we try to keep our cost very low. One-on-one coaching with unlimited contact is under $200 a month, and we have a variety of other packages to meet your specific needs. Every client of Find Ultra starts with an in-face meeting with Stormy to discuss your needs and goals, from there we can suggest a plan that will work for you and be built around your schedule. We are also happy to offer group packages and special rates for youth runners. Contact us today and start your journey to Find Ultra.
