- Coaching
- Personal Training
- Running Clinics and Workshops
- Guest Speaker
- Employee Fitness and Running Programs
- Event Management and Race Directing
- Product Testing and Gear Reviews
- Freelance Writing
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 Do you have a dream goal?
With over 25 years of running, coaching and personal training experience, Derrick's extensive knowledge and background will help you achieve that dream!
Enjoy unique, customized, individual training programs catered to your ever-changing fitness needs.
Derrick specializes in track, road, trail, ultra, mountain and snowshoe racing, in addition to preparing athletes for other epic events or adventures in the outdoors.
From the beginner runner looking to complete their first 5km, to the seasoned veteran working towards their next performance breakthrough, you can be sure you are receiving the coaching that will get you the results you desire!
Spafford Health and Adventure coaching clients receive:
Fees:
Coaching:
Monthly Coaching Services - $90.00 per month (three month minimum) with convenient payments through Paypal.com.
Personal Training Sessions:
$60.00 per hour (monthly coaching clients receive a 50% discount)
One-Time Consultation (non-coaching clients):
$60.00 per hour (in person, by phone or Skype)
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 Take advantage of the motivation of training with a group of individuals who are at the same fitness level and who have the same goals as you.
Whether you are new to running or a seasoned veteran who is looking to get out of a plateau, our training programs are designed for you.
New to Running Program - Designed for the beginning runner who would like to start a running program or for the person who has been away from running for a while, but would like to start up again. This program will give you all the necessary information and training to enjoy running in a safe, fun and rewarding manner.
Advanced Running Program - The advanced program is designed for the runner who has specific goals in mind and is willing to put in the necessary work to get there.
Topics covered include:
- Program Design
- Stretching and Flexibility
- Biomechanics & Proper Footwear
- Nutrition
- Injury Prevention
- Speedwork/Hill Training
- Heartrate Training
- Running and the Weather
- Race Day Preparation
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 Let Spafford Health and Adventure organize and run your next special event. With over 10 years of Special Event Management, Derrick knows what it takes to get people out to your event and keep them coming back.
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 A healthy employee is a happy and more productive employee. Spafford Health and Adventure can design a running program for your place of work.
We specialize in implementing appropriate running programs to meet the needs of employees looking to start a running program, but have time restraints.
Spafford Health and Adventure will set up the perfect running program for your employees to take part in during their lunch break or after work.
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The biggest health risk exposed to youth today is that of Childhood Obesity.
Spafford Health and Adventure offers a Youth Fitness & Running Program that gradually and safely increases the duration and intensity of workouts, with the emphasis on having FUN while doing it!
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Derrick writes adventure pieces, gear reviews and conducts product testing. His articles have appeared in Canadian Running Magazine, Ottawa Outdoors, Breathe and he contributes regularly to Snowshoe Magazine Online.
To view Derrick's current and past writing projects, please visit Montgomery and Spafford Adventure Writing.
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