Foundation
ZAP Endurance Foundation (ZAP), founded in 2001, is a non-profit training center for post-collegiate, Olympic hopeful distance runners.
Its founders Andy Palmer and his wife Zika developed the program as a way to give back to the sport of distance running, a sport that played a significant role in both their lives.
Athletes in the ZAP Endurance program who have met our “Elite” standard receive:
- Room and board at the ZAP Endurance Facility
- Coaching
- Monthly stipend of $600.00
- Health insurance after 6 months
- Travel expenses including: airfare, hotel, meet entry, and incidental expenses
- Physiological testing and sports psychology consultation
- Massage therapy
- Financial bonuses based on time tier and Championships placing
- 6-8 week Winter training camp
Athletes who have met the “Regional” Standard receive:
- Coaching
- Use of the ZAP Facility
- Physiological Testing and Sport Psychology Consultation
- Assistance in finding part time jobs
- Small annual travel budget
Our Board
ZAP Endurance Foundation Executive Board:
President: Zika Palmer
Vice President: Jane Palmer
Secretary: Wayne Middlesteadt
Treasurer: Marty Wilson
Advisor: Ray Russell
ZAP Endurance Advisory Board:
Perry Julian
Candace Karu
Don Kardong
Dick MacDonald
Greg Meyer
Peter Millard
Cathy O’Brien
Bill Rodgers
Joan Samuelson
Andrea Capua