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Corky's Story
"During my triathlon “career”, I've learned a lot about what not to do, but I'm still trying to figure out what to do. Recognizing that I could use the help, I turned to Gateway Endurance Training, specifically Nicole Burdge.
To back up a little, I had already completed 6 Ironman races before soliciting her help, so I wasn't a novice. But, an expert? No way? Let's face it, I had tried various books, on-line coaches, 'bibles', etc., yet something was always missing. Each of these was able to provide the necessary scheduling, periodization, nutrition advice, etc., but as I continued entering into the abyss of triathlon training and racing, I needed a fan.
I found my own personal, non-family fanatic. Nicole, or Killer as I call her, become my supporter, my advisor, my therapist. It's strangely comforting to know that my coach has been there, she knows first-hand that it's gonna' hurt like hell, she's just as nervous as me, and wants nothing more than to watch me succeed.
Over time, the admiration and appreciation of how much she puts into coaching really started to settle-in. And, oddly enough, I become her fan, her supporter, wanting to excel not only for myself, but for her-the one who never waivered, never quit, and never stopped believing in me.
So, why Gateway Endurance Training?
Well, I guess it depends if you want someone to stand behind you, or stand beside you. If you want a coach who simply provides training schedules and insight, maybe Killer isn't your coach, but if you want a fanatic, a teammate, a partner in your pursuit then I can't imagine a better person."
Race History
My first foot race since grade school was a marathon in the fall of 1997. A bad bar-bet in September turned out to be 26.2 miles of pain in October. Well, from smoking, drinking, fast-food-eating slug to endurance athlete, it's been a very long journey.
In addition to countless shorter running races and triathlons, the big stats include: 22 Marathons, 2 50-Mile Trail Races, 7 Ironmans, and 1 100-Mile Road Race.
October 1997- St. Louis Marathon
November 1997 - Quivre River 50K Trail Run
October 1998 - Chicago Marathon
November 1998 - Quivre River 50M Trail Run
March 1999 - Los Angeles Marathon
April 1999 - Boston Marathon
October 1999 - Chicago Marathon
April 2000 - Boston Marathon
April 2000 - Nashville Rock-n-Roll Marathon
May 2000 - Lincoln, Nebraska Marathon
August 2000 - Hudson Valley Half Ironman
November 2000 - Ironman Florida
October 2001 - Chicago Marathon
November 2001 - Ironman Florida
March 2002 - Virginia Beach Marathon
May 2002 - St. Croix Half Ironman
July 2002 - Ironman USA
September 2002 - Ultramax Marathon
October 2002 - Chicago Marathon
May 2003 - Gulf Coast Half Ironman
September 2003 - Ultramax Marathon
October 2003 - Chicago Marathon
February 2004 - Ironman Malaysia
September 2004 - Ironman Wisconsin
October 2004 - Chicago Marathon
September 2005 - Lewis & Clark Marathon
October 2005 - Chicago Marathon
April 2006 - Boston Marathon
June 2006 - Cutting Edge Half Ironman
August 2006 - Ironman Canada
October 2006 - Chicago Marathon
November 2006 - Route 66 100 Mile Road Race
March 2007 - Olathe, KS Marathon
April 2007 - St. Louis Marathon
June 2007 - Cutting Edge Half Ironman
July 2007 - Racine Half Ironman
September 2007 - Ironman Wisconsin
November 2007 - Marshall University Marathon
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