Ready to Reach Your Peak?
My name is Val Burke and I'm an Exercise Physiologist and Endurance Training Specialist in triathlon, biking and running. I am co-author of the "Best Ever Stretching" posters and handouts, which are stretching resources for health professionals. I lived and trained athletes in Whistler, Canada, before returning to New Zealand in November 2007.
My Mission:
To help you reach your potential as an endurance athlete using the potential that has been given to you.
Click on the botton below to see my PDF resume containing details of my athletic, coaching and sport science background.
Will Routley (Pro Cyclist)
In 2011 Will found himself in Europe, wearing the Canadian jersey from his National Road Race win. His major 2011 results were winning sprint classification in Grand Prix Denain (France); 2nd Place Stage in Tour De Bro Leon (France) & nabbing KOM Points at the Tour of California. In Feb 2012 Will again put Spidertech on the podium in Europe, 3rd place Stage 1 at Vuelta Andalucia.
Will's first podium in France! Video (April 2011) Click Here
www.cyclesportmanagement.com
Dougal Allan (Multisporter)
Dougal proved himself in 2011 as a Coast to Coast contender, finishing 2nd and setting the record for the fastest bike split at the end of the day. He again finished 2nd at the 2011 Australasian Multisport Championships, winning many local races along the way. His multisport career took him to China twice on a team where they secured a first & third place. Keep watching him, Dougal is getting faster & racing smarter!
www.dougalallan.co.nz
Oska Inkster-Baynes (Runner)
When Oska moved to Wanaka last year it was obvious he would help make athletics “cool”. He has proved himself many times in 2011 as the fastest runner in Central Otago, winning all the local races; placing 4th in the New Zealand ½ marathon Champs; winning the Dunedin ½ marathon and recording a ½ marathon PB of 1:08, all at the age of 20 yrs! Along the way he has trained with & mentored Lorenz Kissling, who is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the 800 & 1500 m, winning the Otago Champs on his first outing on the track and breaking the 10-year record for the 1500 m at his high school (Aspiring High School). Oska is going places with his running, keep watching him!
Malcolm McLeod (Cyclist)
Malcolm & Mark Williams are teaming up to tackle the 2012 Cape Epic. Malc seems to manage family life (father of 2), career and riding. In fact, last year for a bit of fun he ran the Northburn 100 Miler before moving back to cycling to place 3rd in the Langkawi International Mountain Bike Race. Malc admits that he has a lot of support from Tash, but it is still an accomplishment that he can race with top riders with his limited training time. To follow Mark & Malc before & during Cape Epic:
http://qtwilly.blogspot.co.nz/
Seasonal Clinics & Classes
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If you are interested in any of my coaching clinics including: strength training For triathletes, runners and endurance athletes please feel free in contacting me.
LINKS
www.peaknutrition.wordpress.com
www.trailseries.co.nz
www.goldrush.co.nz
www.challenge-wanaka.com
www.leighcooper.co.nz