Whether you’re new to running or trying to reach the next level, a coach can help you reach your goals. It also frees up time and energy, so that you can balance training and life.

Consider one of the following DRC members who also happens to be a coach!

DRC Tuesday Workout Coaches

Durango Running Club members have access to FREE speed workouts led by professional coaches and elite athletes. Check out our weekly runs for more information.

Our current DRC coaches are Brett Sublett and Kyle Curtin.

Brett Sublett

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After spending six seasons as an assistant coach at Fort Lewis in the cross country programs, Brett Sublett was elevated to Head Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Coach in September of 2019.

Sublett was a collegiate athlete at the University of Oklahoma from 1986-1989, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Finance while competing in cross country and as a 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter track athlete.

He would also add a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Fort Lewis in 2005.Following his time at Oklahoma, Sublett enjoyed a professional athletic career from 1996-2007, which included time on the road racing circuit, competing in triathlons and 11 Hawaiian Iron Man World Championship events, as well as an Olympic Trials appearance in the marathon event in 2002.

Kyle Curtin

Kyle is a professional ultra-runner who specializes in races of 100 miles or longer and setting "Fastest Known Times". He spent 6 years in the Army's Special Operations Aviation regiment as a helicopter electrician before making Durango home in 2015. Since coming to Colorado, Kyle graduated from Fort Lewis with a BS in Exercise Science (2018) and has continued to build his ultra-running resume with win at the Tahoe 200, a top ten at the Western States 100 miler, and several FKTs. Personal coaching services at 100milecoach@gmail.com.

Other DRC Coaches

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DRC member and Vibram sponsored pro athlete, Robyn Lesh Eyster has competed internationally representing Vibram including the Golden Trail World Final in Madeira and UTMB OCC in France. She has spoken on Vibram panels on race advice and training, is pursuing her ICF certification in life/mindset coaching, as well as races, trains, and coaches full time.

Robyn specializes in coaching short trail to medium-distance ultras, ~20km-50miles, with an emphasis on athlete learning and developing performance while keeping an eye towards longevity. She prioritizes a high level of communication and customization through specifically tailored week-by-week training for each athlete towards their goals.

If you want to take the next step in your running with friendly, knowledgeable, targeted guidance, Robyn is the coach for you.

For more info, feel free to DM on Instagram at @trails4smiles or email at robynrunning@gmail.com.

Sean Meissner

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Former Durango Club President, Sean Meissner offers coaching to runners of all ages and abilities wanting to improve their running. Sean has a strong background in running and racing in a wide range of distances and on varied surfaces. Over the past 17 years, he has mainly focused on trail ultramarathons (he currently has 181 ultramarathon finishes) and has been a Montrail-sponsored runner since 2003. Sean also loves to mix it up on the pavement with quite a few marathon, half marathon, and shorter races each year, including cross country.

Following his own racing, Sean enjoys coaching clients with goals over a wide variety of distances and terrain. His coaching background consists of helping runners of all distances and abilities, from brand new runners looking to make running part of their lifestyle, to the 5k-10k-half marathon runner, and runners training for their first, or 50th, marathon or ultramarathon. In addition, he was an assistant high school cross country coach for 10 years.

You can contact Sean for more information at sean@irunfar.com.

Joshua coon

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Josh is the former Head Men’s Cross-Country/Track coach at Fort Lewis College. Josh enjoys coaching a handful of clients of all abilities in addition to his collegiate men’s team. He has coached across a broad spectrum including: an NCAA All-American, multiple NCAA National’s Qualifiers, multiple All-Conference runners, State High School Champions, Boston Marathon Qualifiers, and those looking to finish a race for the first time. Whether on the trails, roads, or for general fitness, he has helped many people achieve their running/lifestyle goals and will customize a plan to your life environment. You can contact Josh for more information at coachjoshc@gmail.com.

Education/Certifications

  • EdD Sport and Performance Psychology (in process)

  • USATF Level III/IAAF Level V Endurance Certification (2019)

  • M.A. Clinical Counseling

  • B.A. Exercise Science (Physiology Emphasis)

  • USTFCCCA Track & Field Technical certification (2014) / USATF Level I Coach (2010) / USATF Level II: Endurance (2014), Sprints (2017) / USATF Level III: Endurance (2019) / IAAF Level V: Endurance (2019) / USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sport Performance Coach (2015)

You can contact Josh for more information at coachjoshc@gmail.com.

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