Occupation
IT Consultant
Personal Bests
5K - 15:02
10K - 32:57
Half Marathon - 1:12:13
Marathon - 2:40:15
Education
Bachelors of Science in Business Management with a Minor in Communications-
Rochester Institute of Technology
Jeffrey Abbott
Biography
Jeff Abbott grew up in Atlanta and never thought about running until high school. While he was somewhat active in rec basketball and baseball leagues, it took an inspiring coach and supportive parents to get him off the couch and onto the XC trails freshman year. Since then, he hasn’t stopped moving. Starting out as a 25min 5k runner, he graduated as a 17:20 5k runner and was on his way to Rochester Institute of Technology as a business major and XC / Track runner. By senior year, he was nominated as team captain and was the teams leading runner.
After school Jeff transitioned into triathlons for a few years and became a part of the GU Energy Sports triathlon team. The last few years Jeff has changed his focus back to running primarily and moved up in distance to the marathon and half-marathon. While still supported by GU Energy, he also product tests running shoes for Nike.
He continues to advance his knowledge and skill set in running and training theory by working with multiple coaches including Greg Mcmillan and Darren De Reuck. In addition, he provides his own coaching services to athletes not local to Colorado via the internet and his pacing services to those athletes looking to qualify for Boston or just run a PR.
Certifications
USATF Level 1 Coaching Certified - USA Track and Field Association