Neal Palles
CTS Senior Ultrarunning Coach
Location: Longmont, Colorado
Languages: English
Services Provided:
- Online Coaching
- Paid Coaching Consultations
- Private Camps
About The Coach
“I see that the blend and boundary of both physiology and psychology are where the rubber meets the road. I bring mental skills to the forefront as not just an add-on but critical component to overall performance and well-being!”
I am an adventure and mountain athlete that is as happy on the track as I am on a trail in the mountains. Running anything from an 800m around the oval to a hundred miles at high elevations. I have a long history playing and teaching in the mountains – rock-climbing, mountaineering, skiing, backpacking. My background as a mental heath therapist and in applied sport psychology on top of a strong understanding of performance physiology gives me a unique perspective for athletes that want an holistic approach. I’m, someone that can both help them when things get rough on a run and someone who can explain the why of what we’re doing in an clear understandable way – and balance everything for the busy life they have.
Sports Coached
- Running
- Trail Running
- Ultrarunning
Coaching Specialties
- Aging Athletes & Longevity-Focused Training
- Beginner & First-Time Endurance Athletes
- Mental Performance & Race Mindset Training
- Multi-Sport & Hybrid Endurance Athletes
- Time-Crunched Athletes
Education / Certifications
- BS in Psychology
- Masters of Social Work
- Masters of Applied Sport Psychology
- UESCA Ultrarunning Coach
- UESCA Cycling Coach
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
Coaching Services & Experience
Coaches The Following Coaching Package Levels:
- Premium
- Select
Notable Event Coaching / Race Experience
- Leadville 100
- CCC
- Javelina Jundred
- Quicksilver
- Canyons 100k
- Black Canyons 100k
- Bighorn 100
- Boston Marathon
- Chicago Marathon
- Colorado Marathon
- Leadville Silver Rush
- Leadville Marathon
- Kettle Moraine 100
- Run Rabbit Run 100
- Leadville 100 MTB