Testimonials

"So, I received this invitation to attend the Newport Beach introductory running seminar. I had been free loading Crossfit certs for some time and have been able to absorb Brian and Mike's POSE lecture at least 3 times. At first I thought, "What is the seminar going to give me that I haven't already seen?" Then I decided why not just roll up to Newport anyways on the off chance that Annie, Eva, or Nicole would be there so I can get my picture taken! Well, it turned out to be the best random decision I have made in a while. The cert blew all expectations away. From the special presenters to the video analysis to the people attending; it was an eye opening event. Just understanding the simple 'Do it Right, Do it Faster, Do it Longer' training mindset has changed my outlook on training across the board. Ok, I've run fairly decent in the past, but now I run smarter, more efficient, more relaxed, with less recovery time, and a lot cooler looking. But, the best part of the seminar is how the methods and models presented can be extrapolated into so many other physical disciplines, especially but not limited to the cardio respiratory / endurance arena. My rowing, swimming, and hiking performance has benefited significantly. Even when I am doing my grocery shopping I find myself trying to apply some form of this POSE system and training mindset. I've shown this technique to many of the Marines I serve with and already see significant improvements in attitude, performance, and training. Hands down, this is a must do seminar. I still haven't been able to thank Brian and Mike enough for inviting me."

Capt. Brian Chontosh

"Brian MacKenzie brings a standard into running technique that I had never acknowledged. He is able to change his students' running for the better in a very short time. The changes I have seen in my clients that he has worked with is amazing. He has made people who literally shuffle down the road look dynamic and athletic in their running....and the botton line is that their overall power output and fitness improves. I highly recommend investing time with this man if you are at all serious about performance and elite fitness."

Andy Petranek
Petranek Fitness, CrossFit Los Angeles

"For me, running has been a part of life and sport since I can remember, just as now it's a regular part of my CrossFitting. The strange thing is that it's never been an element for which I had any skill training or notion of technique. Just go out and run. Duh. How hard could that be? Well, your certification cleared that up - running well, efficiently, with good technique, while remaining injury free can be as hard as any of the other technical skill aspects of CrossFit. Its something that requires practice, not just training. Thank you for bringing to light many of these technical aspects and giving me something to practice when I go out for a run!"

Eva Twardokens
2x Olympian
World Champion Bronze Medalist
6X National Champion
World Technical Skiing Champion
2007 Masters Olympic Weightlifting Champion

"I didn't know what I was missing.

When I first heard about this Running and Endurance Certification I was only thinking how this was against what most of CrossFit stood for - comparing multi-hour events with the typically sub 30 minute workouts found in CrossFit. Now that I have seen what Brian and Mike bring to CrossFit I see now "I didn't know, what I didn't know".

The biggest area I have observed in my running was the reduction of muscle fatigue in the middle of a workout. Secondarily would be the improved recovery time to run again or perform another exercise.

If you haven't been to this yet, "You don't know what you're missing."

Steve Tankersley

"So, the last time I saw Ironman Coeur d’Alene was in 2006. It was halfway through the run, a balmy 95ish, and I was handing my timing chip to a volunteer; I was done. After feeling sorry for myself for a while, then second guessing my decision to quit; I decided I needed to make a change in my training. I was the classic “long and slow” triathlete with maybe a little intensity thrown in now and then. I had definitely plateaued, if not started the decline down the other side. I needed a shock to the system.

When I saw Brian’s presentation at a Pose Clinic, I knew that was the road I needed to follow. Carl’s been kicking my ass ever since, and I love it. The transition has been tremendous; every second of training has a purpose. I have been progressing through the system, and I have become almost addicted. I watch all the videos, I subscribe to the Crossfit Journal, I’ve changed my diet; I strive to improve every workout, every movement.

This is all great, but I started doing this to improve my triathlon racing. So, I toed the line on Mar 29 at the Oceanside Ironman 70.3 not really knowing what to expect. I mean my longest bike was “only” a 25 mile time trial. I ended up PRing the race by about 1 1/2 minutes. My previous best time was from this race in 2003. Sweet, I’m getting better with age. I was back to racing again, not just surviving. Three weeks later I did an International distance race, and took off about 5 minutes from the previous year. I felt great in the race.

In less than two months comes Ironman. A completely different monster. Anything can happen. There is still plenty of work to do, but I believe in the system; I trust in Carl’s direction. Thanks to everyone at CrossFit Newport Beach, especially Carl, for taking me in and getting me ready."

Thomas Saeman

"As an exercise physiologist and life long athlete, I can attest that this training provides results like no other I have ever experienced. From collegiate swimming to participating in endurance triathlons, I have never seen such dramatic improvements in all aspects of my fitness. Because of the knowledge I gained while studying exercise physiology, and my own experience in multi sport training, I must admit I was very skeptical at first. It took a couple of races and training runs/rides to see the amazing results!! I am running faster now than I ever have in my life. (YES-- in my life and I am almost 48 years old) I have had PR's in 5k, 10k, & 10 mile runs since doing this type of training. I have routinely been able to cover long distances without building up slowly like I used to do. And the biggest surprise is that I have no soreness the next day no matter how high the intensity or how long the duration. It sounds too good to be true but in this case IT REALLY IS TRUE!! And you will never find more enthusiastic and encouraging instructors."
-Janine S.

Coached by Amy Jo Butteri

Learning to run POSE was a challenge (still is) although I am a much better runner because of the training. When we started I never thought I'd be able to run a full 6 miles as I 
could barely run 1/2 mile without stopping. Before I started training with you I had bad form and was slow, slow, slow; you have video to prove it! I competed in my first triathlon on Sept 7 and was 2nd in my age group. I finished the sprint distance in 1:18:03 with a run time of 21:20. On Sept. 27 I finished the Orange Co. International Tri, olympic distance, in 2:33:57 with a run time of 48:46 good enough for another 2nd place finish. The run was very hard but I just kept pulling up those feet and managed the 10th best run time out of 145 women aged 49 and below. I would never have been able to run this fast and efficient without learning POSE. 

Thanks again,   Regina Froemling