Who is Koach Karl?
As a former Marine, I have run for almost 30 years. I have been a personal trainer
since 1982 and endurance coach since 1999. I am a two-time Badwater
Ultramarathon finisher and three-time Ironman Triathlon finisher. Along the way, I
have completed 23 ultras and 61 marathons. I am the owner of Athlon Endurance
Training, which includes the Runners In Touch Teams.
In 2007, I started the Runners In Touch (RIT) Teams. The RIT Endurance Team
trains runners and walkers for all distances. RIT Children's Team works with
at-risk children throughout the Kansas City community, instilling the values of
fitness and healthy eating into young bodies and spirits.
To date, I have coached over 2000 endurance athletes to the finish line, be it in
running or multisport. Recently, I have been a regular contributor to Endurance
Planet and have had numerous articles related to the spirit of endurance sport
published.
I live in the Kansas City area with my wife, Paula, and children. We dedicate our
life to helping those in need and chasing our endurance dreams. Our favorite past
time is spent with our family. Our favorite date is a long run together. We debate
the terrain--she loves the trails, and I love a challenging urban adventure.
Click here for a detailed resume.
As a former Marine, I have run for almost 30 years. I have been a personal trainer
since 1982 and endurance coach since 1999. I am a two-time Badwater
Ultramarathon finisher and three-time Ironman Triathlon finisher. Along the way, I
have completed 23 ultras and 61 marathons. I am the owner of Athlon Endurance
Training, which includes the Runners In Touch Teams.
In 2007, I started the Runners In Touch (RIT) Teams. The RIT Endurance Team
trains runners and walkers for all distances. RIT Children's Team works with
at-risk children throughout the Kansas City community, instilling the values of
fitness and healthy eating into young bodies and spirits.
To date, I have coached over 2000 endurance athletes to the finish line, be it in
running or multisport. Recently, I have been a regular contributor to Endurance
Planet and have had numerous articles related to the spirit of endurance sport
published.
I live in the Kansas City area with my wife, Paula, and children. We dedicate our
life to helping those in need and chasing our endurance dreams. Our favorite past
time is spent with our family. Our favorite date is a long run together. We debate
the terrain--she loves the trails, and I love a challenging urban adventure.
Click here for a detailed resume.
About K2
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- Running for 28 years
- Personal trainer since 1982
- Fitness management and consultation for 20+ years
- Badwater Ultramarathon finisher 2001, 2004
- Ironman Florida finisher 1999, 2000, 2002
- Triathlon competitor for over 10 years
- Completed 23 ultraruns and 61 marathons
- Head Marathon Coach for Team in Training 1999-2007
- EP Expert and Regular Contributor, Endurance Planet
- Appointed Board Member, Touched By Cancer Foundation
- Founder, Runners In Touch Teams
- USMC Active Duty, 1979-1987
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