Livermore Lightning is a USATF Track club for athletes ages 9 and older, providing coaching and training for sprints, middle distance and jumping events.
Schedule a chat to learn moreOur club is open to everyone, from beginners to accomplished athletes. We focus on proper running mechanics, learning track & field events, and conditioning to improve speed, strength, jumping abilities and overall athleticism. Through positive reinforcement, we achieve a balance of fun and discipline in each class. We promote the value of teamwork, personal goal setting and hard work.
We train soft, & run hard and fast. Most of our practices are on soft surfaces to promote staying healthy over the long-term, safely building strength and speed.
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Markus Eklund is the founder of the Livermore Lightning.
I am an All-American Masters Track & Field sprinter, and ranking in the top 100 in the world in the 200 meters. I compete in the 400 meters, 200 meters, 100 meters, the long jump, and have been a track and field coach since 2022.
I hold an MA in Education, a Teaching Credential, is a USATF Certified Level 1 Coach (Safe Sport Certified), an NSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Precision Nutrition (PN) Certified Nutrition Coach.
With a background in fitness, education, parenting a daughter, and overcoming life’s many challenges, I bring warmth, enthusiasm, and encouragement to my coaching. I’ve been told my ability to see the best in each person and draw it out makes me an inspiring coach. I am a coach who cares and inspires.
Middle distance (800, 1500, Mile) specialist
Matt is a lifelong runner with over 40 years of racing experience from the high school to senior levels. Nationally ranked masters athlete with multiple gold and silver medals from U.S masters Track and field championships in the 800m-1500m. Former 1:54 800m/3:55 1500m runner who competed for West Valley Jr. College and Cal State East Bay. Masters 40+ Prs 2:01.99 800m, 4:14.04 1500m
Matt holds an M.S. Masters of Science Recreation and Tourism.
Previous coaching experience include High school athletes, middle school and youth track and field programs. Currently has two daughters competing in Cross country and track and field at Granada High school. Passionate about track and field and believes in a tailored and individual developmental approach with young athletes.