High School Training Program
PEAK HS Training Program
The PEAK High School Program exists to serve athletes as an off-season training and preparation for Track and Cross Country Season. The goal of the program is to provide athletes with a group of like minded individuals along with individual attention and direction. This environment fosters a culture of growth and has helped numerous athletes take the step from being a Junior Varsity athlete to being the Varsity athlete they dreamt of when they entered the program. As a program PEAK has helped produce 20+ collegiate runners that have gone on to represent D3, D2, and D1 athletes that have gone on to be All-Americans and stood on the podium as NCAA athletes. This outcome is not the sole focus of our program but is a testament to the coaching, program design, and dedication of the athletes that we prepare for racing at the local, national, and world level. At PEAK we believe that we can offer a training program that fits a brand new Freshman runner and guide them towards their dreams in 4 years.
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Athlete Progression - Julia Schor- Amherst University
2 Year PEAK Athlete
Freshman: 21:49 - 5K | 5:51, 2:33
Sophomore: 20:06 - 5K | 5:42, 2:28.94
*Junior: 19:14 - 5K | COVID NO TRACK
*Senior: 18:59 - 5K | 5:16, 2:16.53
Strength Training for Runners
When it comes to strength training, it’s been a staple in middle distance and sprinting long before Seb Coe made it famous in his training logs during his career in the 1970’s and 80’s. Since then, the world has learned so much about strength, power development, and how strength training can impact middle and long-distance runners. We’ve been training high school runners in the weight room since 2017 and the results back it up - a strong runner is harder to beat, more durable, and resilient. We’ve learned that athletes need 2 days a week of lifting to get the most benefit from strength training combined with agility, and tissue tolerance work. Tissue Tolerance - that’s a complicated way of saying - prepare the muscles, ligaments, and tendons for what they’ll endure under their HS Coaches training program :).
What we build in the off-season we try to maintain in season with a single day supplement during the week to help athletes maintain their strength alongside their competitive season
Athlete Progression - Bryce Reeburgh - Virginia Tech
4 Year Peak Athlete
Freshman: 16:32 - 5K | 10:19, 4:34, 2:07
Sophomore: 15:21 -5K | 4:42, 2:07 (Indoor, COVID no Outdoor)
Junior: 16:02 - 5K | 9:32, 4:16 (CO State)
Senior: 14:42 Sea Level, 15:44 CO | 9:11, 4:18 CO / 4:08 , 1:55.70
SUMMER XC PREP PROGRAM
The summer XC prep program is focused on helping athletes getting in the workouts and mileage they need to be successful for the fall cross country season. We focus on getting in as many soft surface runs as possible. Our summer program goes right up until the start of the formal CHSAA season. For some athletes our practices can overlap with an athletes HS pre-season. Our program integrates a mix of track, trail, hills, and road running to prepare athletes for the upcoming season. PEAK puts on a number of summer track meets that we encourage our athletes to attend and race in.
During the summer months we meet in the morning to avoid the heat. This also allows athletes to get their workouts in before their summer jobs.
Races, clinics, and USATF/ AAU annual registrations are extra.
PEAK - GOLDEN
PEAK - Denver
May 30th - August 4th, 2023
May 30th - August 4th, 2023
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Monday: 7:30am Aerobic Run @ Bear Creek Lake Park
Tuesday: 6:30p Strength @ Trailhead Crossfit
Wednesday: 7:30am Track Workout @ Lakewood HS
Thursday: 6:30p Strength @ Trailhead Crossfit
Friday: 7:30am Aerobic Run @ Golden Library
Sunday: 8am Long Run (Up to 90 Minutes Total) @ varying locations -
Our Golden summer program includes:
-3 aerobic runs (including a long run at varying locations)
-2 coached workouts
-2 strength workouts
Cost: $375 if you sign up before May 1st
$425 if you sign up after May 1st
Please note: Upon checkout you will be provided with the option to divide payments into installments. You must select credit card to see this option. -
Can athletes move between Denver and Golden practice locations?
Yes, athletes purchasing the Golden or Denver Commuter package are able to choose the days that work best for their schedule. Golden and Denver locations operate on different schedules so it is encouraged for athletes to talk with coaches before a practice about what to focus on that day.
The only exception is strength. Since we are limited on space and equipment at the gyms athletes must stick to the strength program they sign up for.
Are there attendance requirements?
While consistency is the fastest way to see improvement we do not have attendance requirements. We understand that your family might travel or you might have camps you participate in for certain weeks. We just welcome athletes whenever they are able to join us.
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Denver Package Schedule
Monday: OYO Run (on your own)
Tuesday: 7:30am Workout @ City Park
Wednesday: 6:00pm Strength @ Revo PT Denver
Thursday: 7:30am Workout @ Wash ParkFriday: OYO run
Sunday: 8am Long Run (Up to 90 Minutes Total) @ varying locationsDenver Commuter Practice Schedule
Monday: 7:30am run @ Bear Creek Lake Park
Tuesday: 7:30am Workout @ City Park
Wednesday: 6:00pm Strength @ Revo PT Denver
Thursday: 7:30am Workout @ Wash Park
Friday: 7:30am run @ Golden Library
Sunday: 8am Long Run (Up to 90 Minutes Total) @ varying locations
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We offer two options for this team:
Denver package includes the following:
-2 coached workouts a week
-1 long run at varying locations along the front range
-1 strength workout
-Guidance and programming for (Monday & Friday) on your own runs
Cost: $300 if you sign up before May 1st
$350 if you sign up after May 1st
Denver Commuter : We realize that some athletes might be interested in joining both the Denver practices and head to Golden for those trail runs.
-2 coached workouts a week in Denver (Tuesday & Thursday)
-Aerobic runs with the Golden team on (Monday & Friday)
-1 long run at varying locations along the front range
-1 strength workout
Cost: $375 if you sign up before May 1st
$425 if you sign up after May 1st
Please note: Upon checkout you will be provided with the option to divide payments into installments. You must select credit card to see this option. -
Can athletes move between Denver and Golden practice locations?
Yes, athletes purchasing the Golden or Denver Commuter package are able to choose the days that work best for their schedule. Golden and Denver locations operate on different schedules so it is encouraged for athletes to talk with coaches before a practice about what to focus on that day.
The only exception is strength. Since we are limited on space and equipment at the gyms athletes must stick to the strength program they sign up for.
Is there a program my athlete follows when they aren’t practicing with the group (Monday and Friday for Denver)?
Yes, in the summer a Sunday evening e-mail will be sent out detailing the workouts of the week. Each athlete will be given a time range for aerobic runs and are encouraged to log miles in a training log. Sunday long runs normally break into groups based on speed and ability.
Are there attendance requirements?
While consistency is the fastest way to see improvement we do not have attendance requirements. We understand that your family might travel or you might have camps you participate in for certain weeks. We just welcome athletes whenever they are able to join us.
In-Season Strength Program
February 28th- May 23rd
Tuesday Evenings at 6:30pm
In-Season Strength Programs
Maintenance is key! What we build in the off-season we try to maintain in season with a one session a week to help athletes maintain their strength alongside their competitive season. This supplement is offered to PEAK athletes in the fall and spring during their HS season. This is also a great way for athletes to stay engaged with each other, with coaches, with their training.
1:1 Running Mechanics Session
This is a private 1:1 session with Coach Simmons to focus on the individual needs of an athlete. This can be used to address the running form of all athletes and not just athletes participating in lacrosse, baseball, and soccer. Each session is a mixture of drills, video review, and skill setting. Breaking the body down into upper body and lower body we focus on reducing the prevalence of major problems in the first session, and use follow up sessions to course correct as the athlete progresses. Each athlete has different needs and it’s encouraged that athletes book 3 sessions so we can course correct, give homework, and build a strong, put-together athlete.
Individual Session: $150
3 Session Package: $400
E-mail for coaches@peakperformrun.com to sign up
