8. Coach Craig Depperschmidt

08/04/2024 32 min

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We catch up with Coach Craig, our team coach for over 6 months now!Craig is from Loveland, CO. He played all the sports growing up until he discovered a calling for endurance activities. He has a passion for running, triathlons, climbing 14ers, and spending time with his wife and two year old daughter.Craig really enjoys helping people get healthy so they can enjoy an active lifestyle without limitations. He also enjoys seeing people achieve their optimal performance through coaching and bridging the gap between rehab and performance.Academic and Professional:Graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a bachelor's degree in Integrative PhysiologyGraduated from Northern Arizona University with a Doctorate in Physical TherapyCraig has practiced as a physical therapist for 15 years, specializing in endurance athletes. He has worked with and consulted with numerous professional runners, cyclists, and triathletes.Craig is a faculty member for the Postural Restoration Institute, traveling around the country to educate Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, coaches, and other healthcare professionals about the treatment of patterned lumbo-pelvic femoral pathomechanics.Athletic:Formal Athletic AchievementsHas completed 9 marathons including Boston and New YorkThree time Ironman finisher including qualifying for and competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2016Multiple Ironman 70.3 finisher, qualifying for and competing in the 70.3 World Championships in 2021PRs: 5k: 16:11, 10k: 34:50, Half: 1:16, Full marathon: 2:45Random Athletic AchievementsBiked across the country in 2006Biked from Fort Collins to Yellowstone and back in 2008Biked the Kokapelli Trail in Colorado and UtahRan Rim to Rim to Rim in 2022Certified Alligator Wrestler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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