Founders
Zika Rea Andy Palmer

  Elite Athlete Coordinators
Pete Rea Ryan Warrenburg

 

ZAP Fitness Foundation founded 2001, is a non-profit training center for post-collegiate, Olympic hopeful distance runners.  

Objectives of the ZAP Fitness Foundation:
      - Financially support 8-10 post-collegiate distance runners in their efforts to make World 
         Championship and Olympic Teams
      - Develop the physical talent necessary for success in a competitive environment
      - Teach mental and emotional skills necessary for success in a competitive environment
      - Develop individual professional skills for benefit in post-competitive years
      - Provide role models for America's youth by promoting an active healthy lifestyle as well  
         as promote achievement
      - Provide an environment for achievement in running for all levels of runners
 
Reebok is a proud sponsor of the ZAP Fitness Running Camps and Elite Athletes.  For more than 110 years Reebok has supported the pursuits of top athletes around the world in virtually every sport. This tradition continues here in Blowing Rock with Team ZAP and some of America's top young long distance runners.
 
 

Erb PR's at Twin Cities

Third year ZAP athlete, Esther Erb, ran to her second personal best of the year October 7th at the Twin Cities...

Tyler Pennel's Fall 2012 Blog

Go West East, Young Man by ZAP/Reebok Resident Athlete Tyler Pennel       ...

ZAP Adds Pennel to Resident Team

The ZAP Fitness Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler Pennel to its’ resident roster....

 

The hay is in the Barn

Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. - Lao Tzu One final week of training before my marathon debut and all that is left n...

Times are a Changing

Runners are creatures of routine and changes are a difficult thing to adjust to.  Change is a part of maturing and taking a ...

A Different Type of Outdoor Track Season

I have always enjoyed all three seasons of distance running.  Cross country season places the largest emphasis on the team, a...

 
 


Private coaching through ZAP Fitness is for runners of all levels from beginners to experienced age group competitors. It does not matter how long you have been running, every one needs guidance in their daily running to maximize thier potential, stay injury free and most importantly, to keep it fun and enjoyable.

Our coach, Ryan Warrenburg, will provide you with an individualized, daily training program geared toward meeting your goals for any distance. Our typical fee is $100 a month payed to the ZAP Fitness Foundation, in return Coach Warrenburg will provide each client with unlimited email contact and training consultations.

If you have any questions please contact us or feel free to call ZAP at 828-295-6198 for more information. Coach Warrenburg is happy to talk with you more about his coaching philosophy and your personal goals.

Click here for More Information and Private Coaching Client Updates

ZAP Record Board

Men Time Event Time Women
Dan Wilson 3:38.5 1500m 4:17.2 Amanda Chase
Dan Wilson 3:59.8 Mile 4:40.4 Alli Grace-Morgan
Dan Wilson 7:54.1 3000m 9:19.0 Stephanie Pezzullo
Cameron Bean 8:37.2* 3k Steeple 10:17.9 Stephanie Pezzullo
Thomas Morgan 13:27.4 5000m 15:28.3 Alissa McKaig
Dave Jankowski 28:14.5* 10000m 32:14.1 Alissa McKaig
Joe Driscoll 1:03:26 Half Marathon 1:14:04* Alissa McKaig
Dave Jankowski 2:16:15 Marathon 2:31:56* Alissa McKaig

*Denotes 2011-12 Mark