Coaching Testimonials

 From B. Andersen a ZAP Fitness Coaching Client: "After experiencing ZAP Fitness' running camp in the Summer of '04, I felt I had a good base with which to break through my current running plateau. I continued with my running, aggressively tackling the training schedule I imposed on myself for the New York Marathon. Then, I was awarded a career promotion which required six weeks of classroom and simulator training in Colorado, putting a serious crimp in my ability to focus on running. I realized that if I wanted to continue pushing through my plateau, I needed help. The obvious answer was coaching through ZAP. Since I had met Randy Ashley and spent a few intense days at ZAP talking and running with him, I had confidence it would be a good fit. 

I enjoy the online training scheduling that I can pick up all over the country and the flexibility to incorporate the workouts as my schedule dictates. Randy's workouts are demanding yet attainable. He's dead on when he estimates times for speedwork; knowing my level of ability. Since I've been coached by Randy, I've come within 12 seconds of my best 1600 meter time (c. 1982), I've PR'd in the 5K, 10 mile, Half Marathon and Marathon, the last qualifying me for Boston in 2006. I look forward to the continuing relationship and running a fall Marathon PR. The experience with Randy has been tremendously satisfying. Kudos."