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Biography
of Laura Creagan - Owner
Racing
Highlights and Achievements
Laura
Creagan, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Personal
Trainer ™, certified USAT Triathlon Coach, certified USA Cycling
Coach, certified Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) Nordic
Instructor and founder of New England Endurance Training has more than
14 years of coaching experience in the sport of XC Skiing and training.
Her individual focus and holistic approach encompasses all aspects and
mechanics of the human body, lifestyle, nutrition, and mental fitness
- for a well-balanced/complete athlete. Laura holds multiple certifications,
a wealth of experience and knowledge, and personal liability insurance.
Her most impressive success came when she qualified in January 2008 for
the ITU World Winter Triathlon Championships in Germany by winning all
three of the winter triathlon/duathlon races in New England. She qualified
again in January 2009 and competed in the ITU World Winter Triathlon Championships
in Gaishorn am See, Austria. In February 2009, she was the only American
age-group female to compete the World Winter Triathlon Championships in
Austria. Laura won the silver medal in her age group and placed 5th overall
in the world in the women’s race. She also posted the fastest women’s
ski race split on the course with no waxing support or assistance.
Laura is
a three time New England Jr. National XC Ski Team Coach at the Junior
Olympics/Nationals in Alaska, New York and Utah and was sponsored by the
Atomic ski company. She has coached for the state of Maine and NH at regional
competitions such as Eastern High School Championships and the J2 Championships
for Nordic Skiing.
Several athletes
that she has trained were ranked among the top 5 Nordic Skiers in New
England (both male and female). From 2007-2009, Laura served as head coach
with the Bedford High School Ski Team
Education
Bachelor's
in Environmental Science/Biology
University of Virginia
Professional Certifications/Affiliations
American
College of Sports Medicine - ACSM
certified Personal Trainer™
USA Triathlon - Certified Triathlon Coach - Level I
USA Cycling Association - Certified Cycling Coach
- Level II
Professional Ski Instructors of America - PSIA certified
Nordic Instructor
New England Nordic Ski
Association - NENSA Level II
Nordic Ski Coach
Professional Association of Divers International - PADI
Open Water I SCUBA Diver
USA Triathlon - Member - Coaches Cert. in Process
2011
US Ski and Snowboard Association - USSA Member Coach
American Heart Association - Adult Health Care
Provider CPR/AED Certified
American Red Cross & US Olympic Committee - ASEP Certified
in Coaching Principles
Covered with Liability Insurance for Your Protection
More Than 14 Years Working, Competing, & Teaching in Fitness &
Sport
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