Epic Training And Fitness
About
Ann Marie Miller is a Category 1 racer whose extensive bike racing experience includes wins in road races, criteriums, time trials and stage races. She has won 5 UCI World Masters' Road Cycling Championships, including the 2013 and 2012 UCI World Master's Championship in both the Time Trial and Road Race for her age group, and the 2017 Road Race World Championship. She has won 15 United States National Masters' Road Cycling Championships with 7 Road Race, 5 Criterium, and 3 Time Trial National Championships. Ann Marie won the 2018 USA Cycling Masters' National Road Race and Criterium Championship, was 3rd in the Time Trial and earned her 8th "Best All-Around Rider Award" for her age group at Masters' Nationals.
Ann Marie started group riding with the New York Cycle Club "A" SIG program, and served a leader of the NYCC "A" SIG program for 3 years. She began bike racing as a member of the CRCA bicycle racing club of New York, NY, and credits the CRCA coaching program with launching her competitive cycling career.
A USA Cycling Level 2 Licensed Coach, she coaches individual riders, and is the Head Coach for the Performance Center at Chelsea Piers Fitness. Ann Marie also serves as a coach for the Century Road Club Association. She completed the BG Fit Technician Certification from Specialized Bicycle Components University and the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.
With over 20 years of experience as a fitness professional, Ann Marie holds an MA from Columbia University in Applied Physiology, is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (Health Fitness Instructor) and has presented workshops for fitness professionals throughout the United States, South America, Europe and Asia. Her experience in other endurance sports includes running, duathlon and triathlon races. She completed the London Marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon, and has many wins and podium placings in regional duathlon competition.
She enjoys coaching athletes of all kinds, and is thrilled to share the benefits of exercise and fitness with others. Ann Marie exemplifies her training philosophy: specific training for specific results.
Ann Marie Miller, MA
USA Cycling Level 2 Licensed Coach, ACSM(HFI)
www.epictrainingandfitness.com
(917) 716-7846
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Short interview, phone or in person, to learn more about the student's goals.
Student completes an Athlete Questionnaire with more details about previous experience, goals, time availablr to trainer, equipment/facilities available for training, etc.
We determone the best way to work together (training sessions, on-line coachng, a combination of coached sessions and independent workouts) and a time frame to achieve the goal, if applicable.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
USA Cycling Level 2 Licensed Coach
MA, Applied Physiology, Columbia University
BG Fit Technician Bike Fit Certification - Specialized Bicycle Components
American Collegeof Sports Medicine (Health Fitness Instructor)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Monthly Coaching Program: $250.00/month (3 month minimum initial commitment) includes 1 coached training session/month of the client's choice, a monthly calendar of workouts, a review of 1 workout file/week and email and phone access. Discounts for USA Cycling Members.
Monthly On-line Only Coaching: $175.00/month (3 month minimum initial commitment) includes a monthly calendar of workouts and a review of 1 workout file/week, plus email and phone access. Discounts for USA Cycling members.
Individual Coaching sessions: $120.00/1 hour session; $500.00 for 5 sessions purchsed in advance. Individual Coachng sessions for athletes on a Monthy Coaching Program: $450.00 for 5 one-hour sessions.
Training Programs can be customized to fit the client's needs. I am happy to find a way to work with clients at a level that is comfortable for them. Discounts available for members of USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, student discounts and other groups upon approval.
How did you get started teaching?
My piano teacher recruited me to teach younger students piano lessons when I was a freshman in high school, and I loved helping younger kids learn piano. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ball State University with a BS in Music Education and Vocal Performance, and taught Elementary Music and coached Elementary Girls' Volleyball and Basketball and Jr. High Girls' Track and Field for 1 year before pursuing a career as a Broadway singer-actress. I became interested in the fitness industry and completed several certifications as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer before earning an MA in Applied Physiology from Columbia University. I became more interested in endurance sports, first competiong in running races, then duathlons and triathlon before discovering my strong suit was cycling. I have won 5 UCI World Masters' Road Cycling Championships, 15 USA Cycling Masters' National Championships, and am a Category 1 bike racer. I have been a USA Cycling Licensed coach for over 12 years, and have served as a ride leader for the New York Cycle Club "A-SIG" rider development program. I am a coach for the Century Road Club Associatin, the oldest and largest USA Cycling club in the country, and manage the Performance Center at Chelsea Piers Fitness in New York.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with studentsof all levels, ages and experience, as well as special populations. I enjoy helping new riders gain confidence and have more fun on the bike!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
New Jersey Bicycle Racing Association time Trial events, nost recently the Kingwood Time Trial. The races are very accessible to almost anyone, anbd they offer categories for all ages and levels of competitiors, for juniors to Masters' Riders and all USA Cycling categories, as well as categores for TimeTrial bikes and non-TT bikes. The races are generally fairly short in duration, so training does not require an excessive time commitment, and an athlete can see progression their performance across the calendar of events.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find with experience in coaching and is proficient in the sport. Look for someone who understands your goals, time availability and understands your current fitness level and experience, and can develop a plan to help you reach your goals.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you want to accomplish?
What experience do you have in the sport, and what skills will you need to accompish your goals?
What experience does this coach have with athletes like myself?
Whe is your goal event, or when do you want ot reach your goal?
How much time do you have on a weekly basis to train?
What equipment/cfacilities do you have available for training? Will you need consultation on equipment purchases?
What is the leadership style of the coach? How does the coach motivate athletes?
What kind of testing, tools or other evaluations does the coach use to monitor progress?
What is the best way for the coach to communicate with me? (phone, email, hands on training sessions, Skype, etc.)