MEET THE STAFF: Michael Thatcher, Los Angeles Head Trainer
Biography:
In 1999 Mike led Ricks College to an NJCAA Cross Country National Championship. He later ran for Brigham Young University, excelling in the Mile and 3000 Meter Steeplechase.
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Since his return to Los Angeles in 2005, Mike has been competing for
Team Run With Us Elite, a Los Angeles based post-collegiate running program.
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In 2009 at the age of 32, Mike twice posted a 3:50 in the 1500M (4:07 converted mile time). He continues to pursue his goal of becoming the oldest "first time" sub four miler
in American history.
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"I consider myself blessed to have learned at the feet of excellent coaches. The knowledge they gave to me, I hope to impart to every runner I work with."
Mike has been coaching professionally since 2002.
Personal Bests:
400 Meter 50.2
800 Meter 1:54
1500 Meter 3:50
Mile 4:07
3000 Meter 8:28
3000 Meter Steeplechase 9:01
5K 14:51
10K 30:45
In 1999 Mike led Ricks College to an NJCAA Cross Country National Championship. He later ran for Brigham Young University, excelling in the Mile and 3000 Meter Steeplechase.
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Since his return to Los Angeles in 2005, Mike has been competing for
Team Run With Us Elite, a Los Angeles based post-collegiate running program.
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In 2009 at the age of 32, Mike twice posted a 3:50 in the 1500M (4:07 converted mile time). He continues to pursue his goal of becoming the oldest "first time" sub four miler
in American history.
-
"I consider myself blessed to have learned at the feet of excellent coaches. The knowledge they gave to me, I hope to impart to every runner I work with."
Mike has been coaching professionally since 2002.
Personal Bests:
400 Meter 50.2
800 Meter 1:54
1500 Meter 3:50
Mile 4:07
3000 Meter 8:28
3000 Meter Steeplechase 9:01
5K 14:51
10K 30:45
Video Links
How some choose to use their knowledge.
Haile G's kick down
"This is awe-inspiring. One of the greatest Olympic 10K's every run. A video clinic of maintaining good form at the finish."
Chris Solinksy's 10K American Record
"Efficiency and rhythm. Solinsky hits the zone and charges where no American has gone before."
Daniel Komen's 3000M World Record
"Look how relaxed his face is as he shatters the world record."
Hicham El Guerrouj Mile World Record
"Watch the last lap of this race and ask me why its important to have a someone to push and pull you when you train."
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