DAKOTA DISTANCE
Training Philosophy
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​Through strength comes speed
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Any distance, any time
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Sharpen every tool in the runner's shed
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Mileage is great, consistency is King
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Each day is an opportunity to lay bricks towards our foundation and strength as runners
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We learn how to run and push our bodies capabilities by reading and reacting to it
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Splits and times are paramount, but not what defines the day
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In order to do something great, we have to be willing to do what most people aren't
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RPE Scale (Rate of Perceived Effort)
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Learning how to read & react ​to your body
Long runs
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Build aerobic endurance​
Progression runs
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Build pacing, patience, & finishing​
Hill work
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Build power, form, & turnover​
Consistency
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Eliminate peaks and valleys on race day​
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Training Available ​
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Marathon
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Half Marathon
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10k
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5k
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2 mile
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1 mile
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800
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Feedback - tailored to you ​​
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Email
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Text
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Online
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Phone Conversations
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Kelly Brinkman, Athlete
Coach Pooley is knowledgeable, communicative, adaptable, and dedicated to his athletes. Unlike a lot of online coaches, he actually individualizes training programs to your specific goals, strengths, weaknesses, and lifestyle. Under his training plan, I PR'ed in almost every distance from one mile to the marathon. I broke the 5:00-mark in the mile...as a 39 year-old MARATHONER; and I qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon. I never would have done that doing random daily runs on my own. That kind of strength & fitness can only come from a thoughtful & calculated training plan like Coach Pooley provides. If you're ready to commit to a running program, I highly recommend DDP & Coach Pooley.
Aryn Embretson, Athlete
Running for DDP has been a huge blessing! Having the structure in my training and taking the guesswork out of making training decisions myself has greatly improved my motivation and performance! Eric is extremely kind, personable and knowledgeable about endurance training. He doesn't have a "one size fits all approach" and he truly listens to my wants and needs. He knows when I need a push or when I need to ease back and it's made a huge difference in my confidence going into races!
Amy Feit, Athlete
I have been coached by Eric and a part of Dakota Distance Project for 4 years and have loved every minute of it! In my first race after being coached by Coach Pooley, I set a PR in the marathon by over 7 minutes! He continually works with my busy life and adjusts my training to make it fit my lifestyle and goals. On top of everything, the workouts and schedule are constantly changing and are fresh with new, interesting, and fun workouts - even after 4 years!
As if having a top-notch coach was not enough, I am incredibly lucky to be surrounded by the supportive, fun, and like-minded group of athletes that are a part of Dakota Distance Project. The team aspect takes my training and performances to the next level. I have found that running for something bigger than myself is a game changer and thus, running to make this group and my coach proud is an incredible performance enhancer!
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Coaching Plans
All individualized running programs are geared towards fitting your needs
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Monthly running schedule
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Race assistance and planning
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Bi-weekly check-in via phone/ text / email
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Weekly running schedule
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Race assistance and planning
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Weekly feedback via text / email / online
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Bi-weekly progress check in via phone
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Weekly running schedule
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Race assistance and planning
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Unlimited feedback via text / email / online
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Bi-weekly progress check in via phone
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Team resources