coach Eric van der Els
pro, Olympic Trials Finalist
If you're looking for a coach who prioritizes long term consistency, balance, and high performance, I'd love to work with you. I believe that the best results come from a smart, individualized training plan that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle -- allowing you to train healthy, confidently, and with consistent improvement over time.
My coaching philosophy emphasizes strengthening each runner, through creating a unique individualized program that touches both aerobic and anaerobic systems. With my background as a professional runner that races distances from 1 mile to the half marathon, I am highly skilled to incorporate strength and speed based stimuli to promote sustainable improvement and to reduce injury.
Every athlete I coach receives their own personal training plan tailored to the goals we discussed, their experience as a runner, and their daily demands. I take pride in guiding athletes through the full process of development and find fulfillment in their success as I do in my own achievement. I am excited to take on new clients and looking forward to working with you!
Fun Facts about Eric
Favorite Race Distance: Track 5000m
Favorite Workout: Longer tempo runs because they cover strength you need in all aspects of racing! (strength=speed!)
Biggest Running Accomplishments: 2024 Olympic Trials Finalist (5000m), 13:21 5k (track), 3:58 Mile, 2021 D1 All-American
Currently Trains In: Boston, MA
College: University of Connecticut