Joe Vigil, Legendary distance coach

Joe Vigil is a physiologist and former and long-time Adams State, U.S. Olympic and (with Bob Larsen) Team Running USA coach. He combines knowledge with caring and an unshakeable focus that enables young athletes to develop the character necessary to reach and often exceed their highest goals. Two of his most known athletes are 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor and multi-national cross country champion and 10,000m Olympian Pat Porter.

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