2025 Outdoor Track Registration is Open
Fill out the below registration if you want to be included for Outdoor Track
Fill out the below registration if you want to be included for Outdoor Track
At HP Distance, we understand that to truly excel in running, you need someone to push you when the going gets tough. Our personal coaching program is designed to get aspiring runners to the next level. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for athletes to learn, grow, and excel. We strive to instill the value
At HP Distance, we understand that to truly excel in running, you need someone to push you when the going gets tough. Our personal coaching program is designed to get aspiring runners to the next level. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for athletes to learn, grow, and excel. We strive to instill the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance in all our athletes, and to help them develop the skills they need to succeed both on and off the field.
We have a simple vision - to provide an environment for youth runners to grow and succeed. Our commitment to excellence means from day one, motivating our athletes to surpass every possible goal and turn them into champions. As experienced running coaches, we've had the privilege of seeing so many of our runners achieve their goals.
Coach Brad Peterson has coached distance running for 26 years. He has coached high school for 15 years, college for 6 years and club for 4 years. He has coached 15 Indiana high school state champions and 15 state runnerups, including Izaiah Steury at Angola, Alissa McKaig and Adele Mitchell at Concordia, and Brett Tipton at Northrop. Most recently he has worked with Caleb Winders and Ellie Barada, who each set the all time Indiana state record for the 800 (1:49 and 2:06). He also coached Sterling Howard to a national title 9-10 girls in 3k, and he coached Lilly Higgins and Aliyah Yorek to top 10 national rankings for middle schoolers (Lilly 10:52 for 3200 and Aliyah 5:08 for 1600). Coach Peterson also coaches older adult runners that are training for marathons and half marathons
Nick Hunt has coached 3 years of club in the Indy area and is the current Lapel Middle School Cross Country and Distance track coach. He is the co founder and administrator of HP Distance (along with Brad Peterson) and is a certified USATF coach. Nick is married to Jenny and they have two kids that are in our club, Galvin (7th grade) and Palmer 6th grade. Nick played Collegiate Golf, competing in 2 National Championships. After college he found a love for running and has competed in all types of running races along with triathlons.
Coach Alissa Doehla (McKaig) is a 2 time Indiana high school state champion, 4 time college national champion, and 2 time world championship qualifier professionally. She has run a 2:31 marathon, 32:14 10k, and 15:28 5k. She is currently Concordia's assistant cross country and track coach. They were state runner up this fall in girls cross country. Alissa is married to Kyle and they have a two year old, Floyd.
Indy Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm for April and May. There will be other practices as necessary at various locations on weekends. Monday practice locations will rotate between Northview XC Course in Carmel and River Heritage Park in Carmel. Wednesday practice will rotate between Sand Creek and Lapel High School track.
Initial introductory practice is FREE, email below to set up.
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