Contact: alec@bigriverrunning.com

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Certifications:

• Master of Science (MS) Exercise Physiology
• USA Track and Field (USATF) Level 1 Coach – Pending Feb. 2025
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – Pending Mar. 2025
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Pending May 2026

Coaching Services Offered: Training Plans, Monthly One-on-One, Pay-as-You-Go, Strength

Introduction:

My name is Alec Basten, and I am a runner, coach, and Physical Therapy student at Washington University! I’ve spent the last 5 years competing at the national level of Track and Field, including racing at the Olympic Trials in 2021 and 2024. I have also posted top-5 performances in US Championships on the roads in the mile and 5k. In that time, I have been fortunate to run alongside some of the best distance runners in the country as well as be mentored by some of the greatest coaches in Track and Field.

I hope to help people achieve their goals in running despite their busy day-to-day schedules. As a graduate student balancing a running career, I certainly understand the need for practicality and efficiency within a training schedule!

I look forward to getting to know you, your goals for running, and what motivates you. We will work together to create a plan specifically tailored to you that will help you improve your running. Can’t wait to get started!

Personal Records:

• Mile: 3:57
• 3K: 7:46
• 3K Steeplechase: 8:19
• 5K: 13:32