Endurance

Charlie: It’s taken a while for me to get back to you, but I want to thank you for doing such a splendidl job with the bike fitting. I was sick last week, but yesterday I finally went out and did sixty miles on my bike. I had noticed some improvement on the trainer, but out on the road I found that the difference was significant. I had more power and my pedaling was more “fluid” and easier. I also felt more relaxed and comfortable. The new handlebar setup is terrific, too; I have an easy time in the drops. Thank you very much. Best, David Zorensky

David Zorensky

As a former member of the US Ski team and Inventor of the PowerBahn, I have worked and trained with the Nations top strength and conditioning coaches in the NFL,NBA, NCAA, US Ski Team etc. I have found that Kelli has provided the best strength and injury prevention training I have ever had. She has helped me to coordinate my strength, balance and timing specific to skiing. There is no doubt this is how all the pros should train and I know of no other trainer that can provide this high level of instruction. My training sessions with Kelli have provided me with maximum edge control and coordination on the slope. I’m ready to compete!
In addition I loose track of time in our workouts as Kelli creates very fun athletic, fast paced work outs incorporating a great balance of strength, power and ski specific proprioception exercises. I truly believe that this type of training will also prevent the all so common ACL injuries that top athletes experience. I can’t wait to hit the slope!

Scott R.

Scott R.

“As a lover of mill valley, aggressive mountain biker, runner, skier, and competitive tennis player, I find eStrength and Kelli terrific! Always ahead of any fitness article or video by at least a year she introduces new equipment, gadgets and endless routines that excite weekly and keep you extremely honest! Stressing core and multidirectional strength, eStrength training has significantly improved my longevity, injury free time and opportunity to perform at my best. Very versatile this program has followers at all levels and Kelli is coach quality! You would enjoy this program!”

JS Rutchik, MD, MPH

JS Rutchik, MD, MPH

“Peter and I are dedicated eStrength fans. We have been working with Kelli during the past eight years in small group-training sessions at Endurance in Mill Valley. Now called eStrength, this program is the reason that we can say we are in the best shape of our lives. The training is upbeat, informative, fun and never the same, so our fitness never plateaus. Peter and I are both string players in the San Francisco Symphony and each of us has specific and individual needs in order to be pain free on the job. Through eStrength, Kelli is able to instantly modify workouts to meet our needs without compromising the quality of the sessions. We plan on continuing in the eStrength program with Kelli as she will make sure we live our lives to our utmost capabilities.”

Peter & Amy

Peter and Amy

I didn’t believe him….  I really didn’t… Charlie kept telling me that my bike fit was keeping me from riding and pedaling efficiently.    You know those drills where our ankles are supposed to move around while we pedal???   I struggled every time and just figured my ankle wasn’t designed to work that way….. something in the genes…an anti-flexible-ankle gene.   FInally, Charlie’s ongoing attempts to help me improve my cycling form convinced me to come in for a bike fit.   His attention to detail on the bike fit was unbelievable, and there is the added benefit of his coaching while he sorts through all the angles and distances.   Seat went back a bit, bar went down a bit, angle of the drops was changed, cleats moved several times… the list goes on….      The next day in class after the bike fit was remarkable.  I could actually do what Charlie said!   I’m on the ME program, and I could tell that my efficiency had improved by my lowered heart rate at my ME watt level.    I can’t wait to try this out on the road.  Thanks Charlie.

Tom Fischer

Did a bike fit with Charlie recently…wish I had done it a couple of years ago when I was riding in the Pro Tour. Thanks Charlie!

Joao Correia

Charlie,
Thanks for taking so much time with me Tuesday. It was really a fascinating experience. I took my first ride today and it was a revelation. I really felt like I was on a completely different bike. I was riding much faster but with a lot less effort, more comfort in my body and better control of the bike. My mind was blow! I was also very conscious of the pedal stroke and it felt great. My feet didn’t hurt during, or after, the ride.

John Berlinski

“The impact of Endurance’s bike fit went well beyond the three professional fittings I’d previously done elsewhere, even one using laser-based video technology. This process took into account all the unique qualities of my foot structure, body alignment and posture. I got valuable guidance on ways to improve my pedal motion. And I learned a lot more about the specific parameters that make for an effective, sustainable position on the bike. First ride out – boom – more watts with lower heart rate, and more comfort and control while riding. I truly understand now why people get on planes to come to this place.”
Thanks Charlie!

Nick Orum

I’m not good at this kind of stuff in person but I wanted you to know how important the last 18 months have been for me at Endurance.

Up until I was in my 20s I was always the fat kid, picked last for sports, and I never developed any athletic skills. For the next 20 years I would go to the gym, throw around some weights and do cardio, but it never really did anything for me. And it was an obligation, nothing I enjoyed.

Then I bought that Trek road bike, started your class in January ’08 and that set off a huge change for me. The more I rode, and the more I got your coaching, the more I enjoyed riding. And I got better.

For the first time in my life I had a sport that I liked and that I didn’t suck at. I wanted to ride more. The pounds came off and my watts went up. After years.

That’s the story about how important your coaching and counsel has been for me. It may sound like an exaggeration, but it changed my life. I have a completely altered perception of what I’m capable of.

All in a year and a half. So I just wanted to say thanks Charlie!

Cameron Ross

Just wanted to thank you guys for helping me get up King Ridge at the Levi Gran Fondo. Even had a guy come up to me at a rest stop and say I’d gone by him so fast on a climb he thought he better check out Endurance.

Chris Rankin-Williams