Hello Ladies! I am Nancy Shura-Dervin. I am founder and owner of
Ultra Ladies and Trail Run Events.
Ultra Ladies and Trail Run Events.
I started running for the very first time at the age of 40 and I have finished more than 100 Marathon and Ultra races where I have several age division podium finishes. In 2003 I was the first person documented to qualify for and finish two of the most prestigious foot races in the world, in the same year, the Boston Marathon and the Badwater-135 Ultra Marathon, known as the "World's Toughest Foot Race".
I am a UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach, RRCA Certified Running Coach, UESCA Certified Endurance Nutrition Coach and I hold an active CA Nursing License. My previous career as a groundbreaking Educator, Coach and Motivational Speaker in the field of Natural Childbirth has beautifully transitioned into my passion to help Female Runners learn the physical, mental and emotional tools to complete challenging races. I have been coaching Runners for over 20-years and my Los Angeles Running Community lovingly refers to me as "Ultra Mama"!
I am a UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach, RRCA Certified Running Coach, UESCA Certified Endurance Nutrition Coach and I hold an active CA Nursing License. My previous career as a groundbreaking Educator, Coach and Motivational Speaker in the field of Natural Childbirth has beautifully transitioned into my passion to help Female Runners learn the physical, mental and emotional tools to complete challenging races. I have been coaching Runners for over 20-years and my Los Angeles Running Community lovingly refers to me as "Ultra Mama"!
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My Coaching Style
Coaching is a partnership between Coach and Athlete. A good Coach will instill confidence and independence in the athlete who will gradually learn to become “self coached” through the process of being coached. Training should be configured into the Runner’s life to not compete against professional or personal time. Goal setting is a huge component of coaching, and monitoring Runners to measure their progress is my job. This begins with assessing the Runner and creating a training plan that compliments the runner’s abilities and goals.
I believe in keeping your training do-able, keeping it balanced and keeping it fun! I use "Mindfulness" techniques that focus on empowering individuals' actualization of potential and embodied transformation through guided imagery and visualization techniques combined with a personalized plan to help you meet your running goals. My UESCA Certification in Endurance Nutrition will help you build the strongest body for running and recovery. I believe in creating a balance between running and life. While you will have a training plan to follow, the plan is a living document that can change according to your needs as an athlete, to build the strongest, most confident version of yourself while maintaining balance with the important parts of your life that also matter (partner, family, work and more).
Here is a simple example of just one of my coaching tools...
"We identify your weakness and train to strengthen them".
Such a simple concept yet this is how we see the most improvement!
Let's Work Together to bring your goals to fruition!
Coaching is a partnership between Coach and Athlete. A good Coach will instill confidence and independence in the athlete who will gradually learn to become “self coached” through the process of being coached. Training should be configured into the Runner’s life to not compete against professional or personal time. Goal setting is a huge component of coaching, and monitoring Runners to measure their progress is my job. This begins with assessing the Runner and creating a training plan that compliments the runner’s abilities and goals.
I believe in keeping your training do-able, keeping it balanced and keeping it fun! I use "Mindfulness" techniques that focus on empowering individuals' actualization of potential and embodied transformation through guided imagery and visualization techniques combined with a personalized plan to help you meet your running goals. My UESCA Certification in Endurance Nutrition will help you build the strongest body for running and recovery. I believe in creating a balance between running and life. While you will have a training plan to follow, the plan is a living document that can change according to your needs as an athlete, to build the strongest, most confident version of yourself while maintaining balance with the important parts of your life that also matter (partner, family, work and more).
Here is a simple example of just one of my coaching tools...
"We identify your weakness and train to strengthen them".
Such a simple concept yet this is how we see the most improvement!
Let's Work Together to bring your goals to fruition!
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Race Director!
Nancy coaches an athlete to her first 100-Mile Finish!
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5x Boston Marathon Finisher!
Nancy & Crew finish the Badwater 135-Mile Ultra Marathon!
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Angeles Crest 100 Age Division Winner!
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Podcaster!
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