Nine Athletes at the Olympic Trials Incorporated the ElliptiGO Into Their Training; Three Make the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team
All nine athletes who used the ElliptiGO as part of their training qualified for the finals of their respective events and Julie Culley and Alysia Montano won the 5,000m and 800m, respectively.
Eugene, OR (July 17, 2012)
ElliptiGO Inc.
, creators of the first outdoor cross-training device specifically
engineered for runners, today announced that nine athletes who used the ElliptiGO
for cross-training competed in the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. Notably,
all nine of the athletes made the finals of their respective events and three
of the nine made the Olympic team, including Julie Culley who won the Women’s
5,000-meter event and Alysia Montaño who won the Women’s 800-meter event. The
other ElliptiGO users who competed in this year’s Olympic Trials were 2008
Olympian Magdalena Lewy Boulet, Women’s 3,000-meter Steeplechaser Jamie Cheever,
Women’s 5,000-meter runner Lauren Fleshman, Men’s 5,000-meter runner Elliott
Heath, 2012 Olympian Molly Huddle, Women’s 5,000-meter runner Kathy Kroeger and
Women’s 10,000-meter runner Stephanie Rothstein.
Staying healthy and getting faster were the primary reasons these
athletes chose to integrate the ElliptiGO into their training. Reflecting back
on her path to the 2012 Olympics, Culley believes that these factors were
critical for her success. “I’ve had my
best year ever leading up to the Olympic Trials,” remarked Culley. “I’ve
managed to avoid injury, which has allowed me to train at a higher level for
longer. Listening to my body and using cross-training to fill in the gaps, has
been key.”
At the opposite end of the health and training spectrum this year was
former 5,000-meter National Champion Lauren Fleshman. After her debut marathon
last fall, Fleshman had been battling recurring IT band and other injuries that
left her nearly unable to run. Her highest volume training week in 2012 was 11
miles and her first attempt at running the 5,000 meters this year was at the
Trials. Cross-training had become her primary form of preparation for the
event.
“I really don’t believe everyone needs to run themselves into the
ground to be good,” remarked Fleshman. “Even when I’m healthy, I run enough to
get the job done and then use cross-training to add extra volume and endurance
without pounding my body.” Although she knew her limited run training would
make qualifying for the Olympics nearly impossible, she ran a courageous preliminary
race that qualified her for the finals of the 5,000 meters.
>ElliptiGO Co-Founder, Bryan Pate, traveled to Eugene, Oregon to
watch the Trials in person and support these athletes. “The atmosphere in
Eugene was incredible and it was very exciting to see these athletes do so well
against the best in the country,” said Pate. “We’ve had the pleasure of getting
to know many of these athletes as they have incorporated the ElliptiGO into
their training. So we’re thrilled with their success at the Trials and ecstatic
that three of them will be representing the US this year in London.”
Opening
ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics are on July 27 th
.
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About ElliptiGO
ElliptiGO, Inc. is the San Diego-based company that created the worlds first outdoor cross-training device engineered specifically for runners. Combining the best of running, cycling and the elliptical trainer, the ElliptiGO® delivers a high-performance workout experience that closely mimics running outdoors while eliminating the impact. Elliptical running is an effective way to build cardiovascular fitness without aggravating injuries and is great for everyone from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. The ElliptiGO provides the most comfortable, fun and efficient way to get outside and be active. The full line of ElliptiGOs is available for purchase at select retailers nationwide and through the companys website:
www.elliptigo.com
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