Richard Airey - Running CoachVDOT Certified

Richard Airey

Seneca , SC
Accepting New Clients

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About Richard Airey
3 x Leadville 100 top 20 Finisher (7, 14, 16), Multiple time Boston Marathon Qualifier, 2:48:49 Marathon PR, Certified PT / Strength & Conditioning Coach, NEC Conference Steeplechase Champion, Former Monmouth University 10k school record holder, All-East IC4A Cross Country, Junior College National Cross Country Runner-up
Description
Rich Airey is a three time top 20 finisher at the Leadville 100 Trail Run. In 2018, he finished 16th in 20:44:37, 2017, 14th in 21:08:22 and in 2014 Rich was 7th in 19:27:15 (his first attempt at the distance). When he was 5 the only thing Rich wanted was a fish tank, due to allergies and asthma there was to be no fish tank at 1512 Jackson Street, until the local Point Pleasant Rotary 5 mile race, the prize for 10 and under... you guessed it...a fish tank. Long story short, Rich came home with a fish tank and a running career was born. In high school, Rich earned all-county, conference and state accolades in cross country, wrestling and track & field, running 4:28 and 9:41 for the 1600m and 3200m respectively. After a year at Springfield College and one at Ocean County Community College with a runner-up finish at the JUCO national cross country championships, Rich earned a scholarship to Monmouth University. During his time at Monmouth University under the tutelage of Joe Compagani, Rich earned all conference honors in several events including the 1998 steeplechase championship at the Northeast Conference. In addition to All-East honors in cross country, Rich qualified for the IC4A's in the DMR and the 10,000m holding the school record in the later for several years. Upon graduation, Rich moved into the coaching ranks. Starting at the high school level Rich's athletes received notoriety at the local, state and national level. While coaching at the high school level Rich coached over 30 high school All-Americans at several individual distances and team relays. Like many, Rich was bitten by the Crossfit bug early in its inception and saw it's potential benefits for running. By 2010, Rich had moved to California to work with CrossFit Endurance teaching their two day seminar. It was during this time that Rich began running ultra marathons. It was in 2011, at the 20 in 24 that Rich took the low mileage, more strength & conditioning approach in his preparation. Although a solid run of 84.5 miles he failed to complete the entire 24 hours. Shortly after Rich created RunningWOD to share his approach to training and racing. RunningWOD is an amalgamation of three decades of training and competition. An approach to running with enjoyment and longevity being priority number one. Through nutrition, balance, stability, strength, intensity and volume come results.
Athlete Requirements
Athletes must have a scheduled racing season and or need guidance in selecting the races that best suite your strengths & lifestyle needs.
Qualified To Coach
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Available for Coaching
In-person, Online/Remote coaching, Group coaching, Training camps, Consultations
Coaching Certifications
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