David Chalfen
Qualifications
UKA Level 4 - Performance - 10k to Marathon.
Experience and Achievements
David is a runner of nearly 30 years experience with a PB of 2:32 for marathon and 10 sub-2:35s, and has been coaching since 2002.
Interests and Activities
He says: "I started coaching because I am much more excited by contributing to other runners' improvement than dwelling on my own slowing down after my better running has become history. As a coach I stress variety to achieve a balance of volume and intensity without necessarily worrying about any ‘magic’ mileage figures"
He has recently been appointed as one of England Athletics’ team of Area Endurance Coach Mentors, progressing from the role of Regional Long Distance Coach and Coordinator that he held from 2007 to 2009, read more here. To complement his coaching commitments, he has managed numerous elite runners, both African professionals and GB internationals, at big city marathons such as Berlin, Istanbul and Seville, as well as other championship races in Spain.
He currently works in Sports Development with a focus on Lee Vallley Athletics Centre.
Involvement with Serpentine
David runs the track sessions at New River stadium in Wood Green and offers 1-1 coaching for committed runners.
Contact
Web: www.runcoach1to1.com