San Diego, CA – January 5, 2011 – The San Diego/Imperial USATF Section is proud to announce the 2011 Coaches Forum presented by Infinite Running on Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa.

Four noted coaches are featured on the panel, being held in conjunction with USA Track & Field’s 2011 USA Cross Country National Championships, scheduled Saturday, February 5 at Mission Bay Park. The Championships will feature a series of races over a grassy Mission Bay course that will begin with races open to the public and culminate with Open Championship runs for the top male and female cross country athletes in America.

The Infinite Running Coaches Forum will highlight several coaches who have played major roles in re- establishing the U.S. as a distance running power. Featured panel members include:

Bob Larsen – The legendary UCLA coach who lead the Bruins to 2 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field titles. He was four-time NCAA Coach of the Year (track and field - 1987-88-95; cross-country - 1980). Currently, he is coaching the 2009 New York City Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi. Larsen will be an honored member of the Infinite Running/USATF Coaches Forum.

Peter Gilmore – An accomplished American Marathoner, Gilmore has gained notoriety by placing as the top American at the New York City Marathon (2006) and the Boston Marathon (2007). He is the head coach for Infinite Running and currently trains age-group runners and top elite runners including Milena Glusac. Gilmore has quickly gained attention as an up and coming national class coach.

Terrence Mahon – A former Villanova stand-out, Terrence Mahon is currently one of the coaches for the highly successful Mammoth Track Club. He has coached many top American athletes including his wife, Jen Rhines. Mahon's coaching style is continually influenced by many top coaches including Joe Vigil, Bob Larsen, Matt Centrowitz and Bill Dellinger. He is regarded as one of the top coaches of elite runners in the United States.

Darren De Reuck – De Reuck brings over 20 years of coaching experience to this forum. He currently holds USATF Level 1 and 2 coaching certifications and is the coach for the Running Republic of Boulder. De Reuck coaches his wife, multi-champion Colleen De Reuck, and was recently nominated to serve on the USATF Women’s National LDR Committee.

Dixon Farmer (MC) – Former NCAA 440 hurdles champion and Southern California coaching legend Dixon Farmer will emcee the forum. Farmer was a top level coach and Athletic Director at Occidental College and brings decades of coaching experience to this panel.

The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa is located adjacent to the cross country course in Mission Bay Park at 1775 East Mission Bay Drive. More information about the Infinite Running Coaches Forum and the USATF 2011 USA Cross Country Championships is available by contacting co-meet directors Paul Greer and Thom Hunt.

Contact
Paul Greer, 619-388-3704, paul@hipstars.com
Thom Hunt, 619-286-7700 ext. 4505, thunt@sdccd.edu