Are you a runner visiting the Las Vegas area? Looking for a scenic and unique running route? Get away from the traffic congestion and noise of the Las Vegas Strip and discover a different perspective of Las Vegas! Call Sam, a thirty-year experienced runner, for a run you won’t soon forget!
Sam's coaching is individual while adhering to very fundamental principles: routine, consistency and the enjoyment of a steady and progressive effort. Running is no different than any other aspect of life and there are numerous considerations in designing a program. Sam's experience will help you succeed.
Enjoy beautiful scenery while running at:
Red Rock Canyon
- 195,819-acre National Conservation Area with unique geologic features, plants and animals, and spectacular views
- 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip
- Located under a deep ocean basin during the Paleozoic Era 600 million years ago
- Protected habitat for the Desert Tortise
Lake Mead
- 16th largest man-made lake in the world, and the largest man-made lake in the Western Hemisphere created by the Hoover Dam along the Colorado River
- Occupies about 1.5 million acres -- twice as much as Rhode Island -- and about 820 miles of shoreline
- Located at the junction of three desert ecosystems: the Mojave, the Great Basin and the Sonoran deserts
- Home to many animal species and plant varieties, some which are exclusive to this area
- Surrounded by red sandstone and black lava rock in the 1.6 billion-year-old Black Canyon; some of the lava hills are about 6 million years old
Sam’s love of running and enthusiasm are contagious. He is a AFAA-certified personal trainer and a running coach. He has run over 50 marathons with a personal best of 2:38, and has qualified for Boston every year for the past three decades. Sam is a member of LVTC and Valley Striders. All packages include pickup and drop-off at your hotel, plus a guided run with Sam.
Call Sam at 508-889-8244 or email him at sam@runninglasvegas.com to schedule your run today!
