About Gary Ditsch
Find me here:
- Google Plus
- Facebook Profile
- Twitter
Brief look at my current involvement in endurance sports:
I completed my first marathon in May of 1999. While I felt that I had accomplished something great, there was a burning question, “Can I run faster?” That single question has lead to many of the goals that I have set ever since, whether in the classroom or the race course. As I continued to pursue endurance goals, I witnessed these pursuits impact many areas of my life. The goal of becoming “faster” lead me to realize that fitness and exercise (healthy living) was a complete style of living.
Through all the academic work and miles logged, I have found a few things that help make an athlete “successful.” Time, Humility, Patience, Motivation and Dedication. There are definitely others that are important, but finding the perfect balance with those five can lead towards great progress.
My personal pursuits continue. Having qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2003 (and a couple times since), my running goal will be a lifetime pursuit to complete a marathon in every state. After spending time competing and training for shorter distance triathlons from 2001 through 2005, I completed my first iron-distance race in 2006. Upon finishing that first iron-distance race, I was left thinking, “Can I go faster?”
Having completed an iron-distance triathlon or Ironman event every year from 2006 through 2009, I have taken a step back from racing long. I’m excited to dedicate some years to making the members of Endurance Base Camp achieve their goals in this endurance journey, as I try and learn what it feels like being fast again. I’m already excited to make a move at the Ironman again in several years.
My Education related to exercise:
MS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion
University of Kentucky
Program: Health Promotion
May, 2004
BS in Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major: Exercise Science
December, 2001
Current Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
USA Triathlon Level One Certified Coach
You can find out more about me at the following places:
My 50 States & DC Map
View 50 States and DC in a larger map
{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }
I really enjoyed your las article and have been reading some of the blogs on training with runners knee. I have the OKC marathon coming up 4/27 and have had the lower inner knee giving me some problems. When I get going running I really don’t feel it but know it is there. At night I have been getting woke up by short acute pains when I roll over. I really don’t want to rest to much because the marathon is so close. I have allready ran a 20 and just did a 14 and an 8 back to back. Any advice on a brace or other ideas would be great. I have been iceing it now and then as well. Thanks
Thanks for posting on my blog! Jeff has mentioned you a few times, but I just finally got over to your site. I really like your articles! I’ll be coming back often…
Thanks for the information. In looking at your website, I actually know Dave. I coached USA Swimming for 8 years during the time that he helped out at Wildcat Aquatics. What does being a part of the team entail? What coaching services do you offer and what are the costs involved?