About me
My name is Tommy Curtin.
I used to be a professional track athlete for the Saucony Freedom Track Club. The picture to the right is from my 2nd place finish at the 2017 US National Road 5k Championships.
I've been running for about 22 years, and I competed at a high level for 10 years.
I found consistent success and I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge to help others reach their running goals.
Personal Bests / Top Stats
ACC Individual Titles
7
5k PB
13:23.115k PB
13:23.115k PB
13:23.11NCAA First-Team All-American
610k (XC) PB
28:46.7
Highest Finishes (Nationally)
2nd - NCAA Indoor 5k 2016
4th - NCAA Outdoor 5k 2016
2nd - USATF Road 5k Champs 2017
6th - USATF Outdoor Track Champs 5k 2017
3k PB
7:45.115k (Road) PB
13:421mi PB
4:01
I've been a runner for most of my life.
Although I started running early on in life, I consider the real beginning to my running journey to be when I was running at Virginia Tech. (2011-2016)
I was coached by Ben Thomas for all 5 years and this is where I became a true student of the sport.
I had successful runners all around me, and I spent my time learning what their routines and secrets to success were. I learned that success in running comes from focusing on recovery, confidence in yourself and learning your own body.
By the end of my time at Virginia Tech, I had gone on to win 7 ACC Individual Titles across Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. I also earned 6 NCAA First-Team All-American Honors.
Running Professionally
After success in the D1 NCAA system, I was able to sign a professional contract with Saucony, as par of the Saucony Freedom Track Club.
Our team was coached directly by Olympian Tim Broe (2004 Athens Olympics, 5000m, 11th place).
From Coach Broe, I continued having success and growth within running, but I'd consider this the era where I learned the most about coaching. Particularly, I found what was most important to me in a coach was the human element.
Coach Broe taught me grit, determination and confidence, but with a kind delivery, instead of a rigid and uncompromising delivery.
Coaching
I've been a consistent and reliable resource for my own teammates throughout the years. I feel passionate about helping those around me to reach their running goals.
The past 2 years I've been dipping my toes into the coaching world as an Assistant Coach at a local high-school. I've had a blast imparting my knowledge and experience on the kids, and then watching them succeed.
I'd love to move towards coaching adults of all experience levels. I want to provide guidance for newer runners to help them get started effectively and safely, up to experienced marathoners, who are looking to make their BQ's!
Interested in what services I offer?
Take a look at my Services page!