Mazzei Momentum

Before working with Mazzei, my biggest challenge was improving my long-distance running paces. I struggled with being consistent in my training, and I needed a structured approach to take my performance to the next level.

After working with Mazzei's 1:1 Personal Coaching, I saw incredible improvements. My 2-mile time dropped by 45 seconds per mile, and my cardio capacity increased drastically. His training was simple, but effective and improved much faster than I expected.

One of the things I appreciated most about his coaching was the easy-to-follow programming. It was customized to my personal needs each week, allowing him to make adjustments while staying on track with my goals.

Thanks to Mazzei, I went from being an average runner to getting selected for Special Forces Assessment and Selection, ranking in the top 10% of candidates in the process. The structured and strategic approach to training completely transformed my performance, and I can confidently say that this coaching program made all the difference.

I highly recommend Mazzei to anyone looking to improve their running; whether you're chasing a personal best, training for a competition, or striving for elite-level endurance. This program delivers results.

I’ve known Dan since 2021 both as a colleague and a friend. During that time I’ve had the privilege to work and train alongside him, learning all the way. Dan is caring, emotionally intelligent, and invested in the success of others. But when I asked Dan for help training for my first ultra, it wasn’t the aforementioned qualities that made him so effective.

Dan Mazzei possesses a fierce determination to identify the limits of what is physically possible, and he lives there. On the track, his happy go lucky demeanor gives way to a gritty mental toughness that is no doubt the cornerstone of his success in collegiate athletics and the Army’s Ranger School. When I started training for the JFK 50 miler in June of 2024, I had never run more than 18 unbroken miles. I only had five months to prepare, and came to Dan looking for a solution to what seemed like an impossible problem. Dan’s approach was methodical and his training made my efforts more rewarding than any type of training I've followed so far. He's also available almost 24/7, which made things super convienent when life got busy.

I raced the 62nd annual JKF 50 Miler on November 23rd 2024. I came in 102nd overall and 87th among the men with a time of 7 hours and 53 minutes. Thanks to Dan, I shattered my goal of 9 hours and opened the door to a whole new world within endurance sports. If you are considering running your first ultra marathon, or your tenth, I encourage you to do it, and do it with Dan.

Before working with Danny, my biggest struggle was planning. I always thought if I wanted to get better at running, I just had to run more. I never really considered how much a structured plan could change my results. But once I started following the coaching program, my endurance skyrocketed. In just four months, my 5-mile time dropped from 37:30 to 34:04. My 12-mile ruck with 60lbs improved from 2:42 to 2:08. Even my attitude toward running changed. I actually enjoyed it more because I was running efficiently and seeing real progress.

The most valuable part of this experience for me was the personalized feedback. Every week, I had check-ins to adjust my plan based on how I was feeling and performing. That accountability made all the difference. I wasn’t skipping workouts, and I felt more confident with each session. I even noticed that my weightlifting got easier because my endurance was improving, something that really surprised me because I was a D1 defensive lineman.

I would 100% recommend Danny to anyone serious about reaching their running goals. The structured plan is tailored to you, and the accountability keeps you on track. You know someone is rooting for you and guiding you toward success. I had an amazing experience with top-notch coaching. If you're thinking about it, give it a try. You won’t regret it.

Before I trained with coach Mazzei, I was barely running 2 miles. After 2 months of training with him, I dropped 30 seconds off of my mile time and could sustain that for 5 miles comfortably. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested in becoming a better runner.