David Abbott - Running CoachVDOT Certified

David Abbott

Sacramento, CA
Accepting New Clients

Masters runner and coach helping athletes over 40 run stronger, faster, and injury-free.

About David Abbott
I started running at age 36 and discovered that performance doesn't have to decline with age. At 44, I've run a 4:34 1500m and 4:58 mile, multiple sub-3 hour marathons, and earned masters rankings in middle distance events. As a coach, I've worked with 200+ athletes ranging from beginners to experienced competitors. My coaching focuses on strength training, durability, and smart aerobic development so runners can stay healthy and continue improving well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond. I specialize in helping masters runners build speed, resilience, and long term consistency.
Description
I didn't start running until I was 36 years old. What began as a personal challenge quickly turned into a long term pursuit of performance and improvement. Now at 44, I've run multiple sub-3 hour marathons, a 4:58 mile, and 4:34 for 1500 meters, earning masters rankings in middle distance events. My experience competing across distances from the mile to the marathon has shaped how I think about training. Over the past several years I've coached more than 200 athletes, helping runners of all backgrounds improve their performance while staying healthy. My coaching philosophy centers around a few key principles: o Strength training for runners to build resilience and power o Injury prevention through durability and progressive loading, with use of aerobic cross training o High-low training structure combining easy aerobic work with purposeful quality sessions o Long term development, especially for masters athletes Many runners assume their best performances are behind them once they pass 40. I believe the opposite is possible with the right training approach. I specialize in helping runners over 40 get stronger, stay healthy, and continue improving for years.
Athlete Requirements
o Ability to train at least 4-6 hours per week o Willingness to incorporate strength training and injury prevention work o Use of a GPS watch and heart rate monitor (preferably chest or arm strap) for training data o Commitment to consistent training and communication
Qualified To Coach
Keywords
Available for Coaching
Online/Remote coaching, Group coaching, Consultations
Coaching Certifications
V.O2

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