Ready to run your best?
I’m Curb Ivanic, a coach and a runner myself. I might not be the fastest runner but what I lack in ability I more than make up for in passion.
Running has taken me places I thought I’d never know, both within myself and geographically. I’ve experienced the highs of giving my all in a race and seeing spectacular scenery to the lows of being sidelined with injury and beat to a pulp in a tough race.
But I’ve never, ever regretted getting out for a run.
Run Well, Train Smarter and Recover Better
I’ve worked with some elite athletes but most of the runners I’ve coached are probably like you, regular everyday athletes.
Over the past 16 years I’ve met runners in many different avenues – private coaching, clinics, workshops, seminars and expos. They all face similar challenges as have I.
They struggle to juggle training with family and work life. They’ve had some good races and some not so good races. They’ve had setbacks with injuries.
But one thing we all want is to keep on running.
To keep challenging ourselves by pushing our limits. To stay healthy and enjoy running pain-free. To feel that rush of endorphins that you only get from a run.
I can help you if:
- You’ve lost the joy of running because of recurrent injuries.
- You’re frustrated by lackluster performance.
- You’d like to push your limits by moving up to a new race distance or setting a personal best.
My goal is to fill this website with actionable, science based information to help you run your best.
Receive my coaching tips to your inbox regularly by signing up for my updates (and I’ll show you an easy way to get the most out of your training by tracking your recovery).
The Fine Details and Credentials
Wow, I’m impressed you read this far. Here’s a bit more about me:
Important Facts
Prefer trail running to any other type of running.
Coffee is my go-to pre-run drink.
Beer is my favourite recovery drink.
Love to standup paddleboard and play on the ocean almost as much as I love playing in the mountains.
Yes bro, I do lift.
Education & Certification
M.Sc. in Exercise Science
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with NSCA
Work Experience
Ultra Fitness Coaching & Consulting since 1999 (self-employed coach and personal trainer).
Performance Running Coach in the Applied Biomechanics and Physiology Lab at Fortius Sport & Health.
Have been a consultant, presenter, writer or an expert source for:
- Richmond Olympic Oval
- Surrey International Marathon
- Running Room
- The Run Inn
- Vancouver Wellness Show
- Capilano University
- Canadian Running Magazine
- The Vancouver Sun
- The Globe and Mail
- CTV
Running Stats
20+ years running.
10km PB – 38 min.
Half-marathon PB – 1:26
Marathon PB – 3:23
Ultras – Top 15 finish in Knee Knacker 30 miler and Diez Vista 50 km; Placed 3rd in 40 – 49 Age Group at 2012 Knee Knacker
