Livermore Lightning is a USATF Track club for athletes ages 8 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.