Founders
Zika Rea Andy Palmer

  Elite Athlete Coordinators
Pete Rea Ryan Warrenburg

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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.
 
 

ZAP Posts Trio of Top 10 Finishes at US Championships

In her first two months as a resident athlete at ZAP Sarah Porter has already made a big impact with her 5th p...

ZAP Adds 3 to Resident Team

The ZAP Fitness Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of 3 athletes to its' resident team. See bios b...

Team ZAP Post Strong Results Across the US 6/11-6/12 Weekend

This past weekend saw ZAP athletes in action across the country. At the Portland Track Festival (Lewis & Clar...

 

Hupomone

People often ask me what I think about when I am running. Typically the answer is something banal like how far I have run or how f...

Dust Off Some Passion

From my guitar that has had a broken string for over two years, to the tattoo of a microphone I got on my forearm, I am constantly...

Perception

 Our society in many ways is one that defines people by their professions. One of the first things Stan Beecham (our sports p...

 
 


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.

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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