Erick Whittier, Leadville 100

I trained at Next Level Sports Performance for the last 2 summers for a bicycle endurance event. The event is called The Leadville Trail 100 and is a high altitude mountain bike race that covers 104 miles, over rocky and steep terrain. I had never attempted such a challenge before and I set my goal of finishing the event within the 12 hour cut-off time. This event required every bit of preparation if I was going to finish, and with the help of the Next Level Team, I completed the first year’s event at 10:45 and the second year at 11:29.

My training consisted of strength, weights, stretching, cardio, nutrition, and mental toughness, in addition to a significant amount of time on the bike. The program at Next Level complemented my bicycle training to create an overall great experience with results that exceeded my expectations.

The staff at Next Level has forever changed my approach to training and goal setting. These are lessons learned that I will take with me to my next challenge and will certainly include Next Level as part of my training program. Thanks for all your help.

WE HAVE HUNG A LEADVILLE 100 BIKE JERSEY IN HIS HONOR AT NEXT LEVEL

Mike Oldham, an Inspirational Outdoorsman

Mike wrote the book for over-achievers and is the prototypical client for Next Level Sports Performance (NLSP). Mike has trained on and off at NLSP since 2006. He sets the pace and tempo for all clients. Mike is an aggressive outdoorsman who never backs down from a challenge. Biking, running, climbing and skiing are just a few of the activities he does on a regular basis.

Last summer on a beautiful Colorado day, Mike’s life took a sudden change. He was rock climbing in Colorado at Eldorado Canyon State Park with his 16 year old son. Mike lost his footing and slipped causing him to fall. The 30 foot vertical fall knocked him unconscious, fractured his hip and forearm. The event turned his son into a man when he had to hold the belay rope to stop the fall. With the help of his son and a fellow climber, Mike was able to rappel to safety where immediate medical care was waiting. Mike underwent several arm and hip surgeries to repair the injuries caused by the rock climbing accident.

Most people with a similar hip injury are restricted to a wheelchair for a full year before they are ready to do any activity. Injured people often accept the accident and never return to their passion. Mike stated, “I started therapy at Next Level as soon as I could move around on my crutches. I knew that the basic physical therapy most places provide would never get me back to my athletic lifestyle. I needed the intense personal treatment and motivation provided by Next Level.”

Due to Mike’s inner strength, determination and work ethic, he has leveraged the resources of NLSP to make a near full recovery in a remarkable 6 months. This winter he resumed to his international travel schedule. Mike is running and

pursuing the passion of outdoor activities on the slopes in Colorado and Norway.

Mike is a true testament to the raise the flag section, an inspiration to all and most importantly a great friend.

Motivation and Desire a Huge Part of Recovery

Michael Limback arrived at Next Level with a partially ruptured calf at the end of August 2008. Through his military work ethic and attention to detail he was able to turn a long term injury into a rapid recovery. Michael was able to complete the Marine Corps Marathon on October 26, 2008 with a finishing time of 3:49:50. Thanks to Michael’s hard work and determination, he was able complete the marathon just 2 months after a significant injury with limited precise training.

We have hung a United States Marines flag in his honor at Next Level.