QUALIFICATIONS

Years Experience 17
Degree(s)
Bachelors in Economics, Pennsylvania State University
Certification(s)
Certified Running coach, Fitness Consultant and an Endurance Training Specialist through USA Track and Field (USATF) Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
Affiliations
Owner of Burgunder Enterprises, LLC, a full-service sports marketing and endurance sports coaching firm, sponsored athlete at PowerBar, MGD 64, SUGOI, Nature's Grill Cafe and signed athlete with Platinum Sports and Entertainment Group, Inc.
Specializations:
  • Exercise Training

Richard Burgunder

Trainer Type: Personal Trainer
Specialties
  • Cardio/Aerobic
  • Core Training
  • General Conditioning
  • Health Training
  • Sport Specific
  • Strength Training
  • Wellness Coaching

Skills and Philosophy

Focus:
  • Aquatic
  • Competition Prep
  • Core Training
  • Flexibility
  • Group Fitness
  • Health Training
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Sport Specific
  • Strength Training
  • Weight Loss
  • Wellness Coaching
Sports Specific:
  • Running/Marathons
Fitness Philosophy
"I believe that there are no limits and the only one who limits you is yourself. Set a goal and commit yourself to it. Training takes a lot of commitment and discipline, but the rewards are well worth the sacrifices that are made."

Background and Availability

Background
I am a professional extreme athlete, sports marketing consultant and USATF certified running coach with over 15 years of experience competing on the national and international level as a consistent top finisher, age group winner, and featured athlete in world-class athletic events. I'm a proud member of PowerBar Team Elite™, Team MGD 64 and the nationally ranked Nike Central Park Track Club, a USATF Elite Development Team based in New York City.

I love sharing my enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of physical fitness in order to help other aspiring athletes reach their goals and dreams. I offer all clients a wealth of priceless, firsthand experience one can only attain after years of direct experience, across all race distances, using a current knowledge base of endurance sports training practices.

For more information, please visit http://www.richardburgunder.com/

Career Highlights

  • XTERRA New England Trail Run Series Regional Champion - 2009
  • 2x Top 20% finisher at XTERRA Trail Running World Championship - 2008 and 2009
  • 2x Top 20% finisher at XTERRA Trail Running National Championship - 2008 and 2009
  • 2x Top 10 finisher at USA Ultra/Trail Running National Championships - 2008 and 2009
  • USA 50 Mile and Marathon Trail 20-29 Age Group National Champion - 2008
  • 4x Elite invitee and finisher at the internationally prestigious Empire State Building Run-Up - 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
  • 3x Qualifier/selected member of USA World Championship Teams (2x Long Course Duathlon, 1x The Greatest Race on Earth)
  • 14x Boston Marathon Qualifier

Equipment
Weights, Jump Rope, Running Gear, Watches and Heart Rate Monitors
Client Experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Training Locations
  • Client Gym
  • Client Home
  • Trainer Gym/Alternate Location
Days Available
  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
Times Available
  • Mornings
  • Afternoons
  • Evenings

Contact Information

Location: ASTORIA,NY
Email richard.burgunder@gmail.com
Website http://www.richardburgunder.com
  • Work: 412 580-0467
  • Mobile: 412 580-0467