Perhaps I can be of assistance. I'm an exercise physiologist (M.Sc.), and since 1975, I've had the pleasure of working with runners of all levels - from beginners, just getting into the sport and road races, to veterans & elite runners wanting that extra edge. So if you're looking for help with your running, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.

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Recent Activities:  

- February 2007- The Peterborough YMCA commissioned Coach Pimm to measure the half marathon route to be used for the Annual YMCA  Vascular Health Half Marathon. The measurement and course were subsequently approved and certified by the Ontario Track and Field Association.  

- Sept 14, 2006 - Friends of Toronto Track and Field, a non-profit community organization, announced today that it providing funding for Peter Pimm, one of Canada's most successful middle and long distance running coaches, to work with the University of Toronto's track and field program.

"Peter Pimm's mandate includes recruiting and coaching national calibre junior and senior athletes, working with the University of Toronto coaching staff to develop programs that will take advantage of a world-class facility at the new Varsity Centre, and developing outreach programs to encourage participation in the sport in Toronto elementary and secondary schools," said Andy Higgins, Director of Coaching at the Canadian Sports Centre, and a member of the "Friends" Board of Directors.

Bruce Kidd, Dean of U of T's Faculty of Physical Education and Health, sees that "this innovative partnership between the University and the 'Friends' will provide significant benefits to aspiring track athletes in the Greater Toronto Area. It reinforces our intention to utilize the excellent training and competition facilities that will be available in the new Varsity Centre by the spring of 2007 to foster the development of track and field both at the University and throughout the GTA."

"This partnership couldn't have been forged at a better time for the University of Toronto," said Liz Hoffman, Assistant Dean, Co-Curricular Education and Director of Athletics at the Faculty of Physical Education and Health. "The new Varsity Centre is truly a world-class facility that allows us to bring the best to our students and to a broader community of athletes with tremendous promise. Track and field has a rich history of excellence here at U of T, and this collaboration with the 'Friends', coupled with an incredible new facility, will carry on that tradition."

Carl Georgevski, U of T's Head Coach for Track and Field, who will be working closely with Pimm and FTTF, said, "This is an incredible opportunity for the youth of the City of Toronto and the entire track and field community, to develop and train athletes to local, provincial, national and Olympic levels at a world-class facility. Coaching is the key to any individual reaching their highest potential in their discipline. We are thrilled to have a coach with Peter's experience in developing athletes from their early teens through to Olympic competition, including Brendan Matthias, who was ranked 2nd in the world as a junior in 1500 metres in 1988, and then went on to compete at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games."

According to Andy Higgins, "This initiative of FTTF has immense implications for middle and long distance running in Toronto. Peter Pimm's mandate is to work primarily with the U of T programs under the direction of Head Coach Carl Georgevski but it also encompasses coach and athlete development in the schools of Toronto. A community group such as FTTF funding a world-class coach who has a proven record in Toronto is unique, and of extreme significance. We are thrilled to be able to work in association with the University of Toronto, an institution that exemplifies the highest standards of education."

Peter Pimm commented, "I'm very excited to be involved in this unique opportunity. This initiative by the Friends of Toronto Track and Field is very important, because it is rare in Canada to have a private organization willing to financially support the challenge of developing athletes to the highest levels of competition, recognizing that such achievement is a long-term process, requiring several years."

Friends of Toronto Track and Field is a new not-for-profit organization with the objective of promoting and developing the sport of Track and Field in Toronto by supporting coaching, school and community outreach programs, and competitive opportunities for athletes.

- August 19/06 - Coach Pimm is busy course measuring again having been commissioned to measure - for O.T.F.A course certification - the 5KSm Run for Hope happening in Oakville on Sunday September 9, 2006. For information about this event check out www.kerrstreet.com/5ksm.  

- June/06 - Coach Pimm has been commissioned to measure -  for O.T.F.A. course certification purposes - the Toronto 10 km. route for Hbc's Run for Canada on Sunday July 1, 2006 - the scenic route starts at Ontario Place and goes west along Lakeshore Blvd. to the Humber river, returning to Ontario Place via the Martin Goodman Trail. Join friends, family and thousands of other proud Canadians and get a running start on your Canada Day celebrations with this great event. Whether you're motivated by the challenge of the 10K Run or you want to support our Canadian athletes through your fundraising efforts, this is the way to do it! For more information, and to register go to www.hbcrunforcanada.ca.

-May 23/06 - Coach Pimm has been commissioned to measure -  for O.T.F.A. course certification purposes - a new 5 km. road race happening in the Queen's Park area of downtown Toronto on June 18, 2006. For race information, visit  www.rollingrampage.com.  

- May/06 - The Mississauga Marathon ( www.mississaugamarathon.com) commissioned Coach Pimm to measure a modified portion of the marathon route between 36 and 38 km. The measurement and course were subsequently approved and certified by the Ontario Track and Field Association.  

- April 29&30/06 - As a part of his work with the National Coaching Institute Ontario ( http://www.cscontario.ca/web_page/nci_ontario_b.php ), Coach Pimm was at the University of Ottawa conducting a Task 12 Workshop for some of Canada's oustanding coaches in the from the sports of nordic skiing, volleyball, rowing, pistol shoting, and biking. Task 12 deals with the planning and periodization of the Annual Training Plan.

- March 24/06 - On Sunday April 16 at 12:00 noon, TSN will air its coverage of the 2005 Prince Edward County Marathon ( Prince Edward County Marathon  ) that happened on Oct. 2/05 - Coach Pimm provides the colour commentary along with anchor, Brent Wallace. This is a great opportunity to get a preview of this picturesque marathon which starts in Wellington and finishes in Picton, Ontario.  

- Feb. 13/06 - Coach Pimm commissioned to be the Race Technical Director for the Toronto edition of the Hbc Run for Canada on July 1, 2006. Proceeds raised are to support Canadian amateur athletes, including those competing in the Olympic, the Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games. Toronto will be one of 10 cities across Canada hosting the event, with each offering a 10 km. Run., a 1 km. Run for Kids, and a 3 km. Family Walk. The Toronto 10 km. route takes place along scenic Lake Shore Blvd., starting and finishing at Ontario Place. For more information go to www.hbcrunforcanada.ca.

- Feb/06 - Coach Pimm was appointed a member of the Board of Directors for the 2006 Prince Edward County Marathon

- October/05 - Coach Pimm was a Technical Consultant for ESPN's movie, "Four Minutes". Read more here.

To contact Coach Pimm: phone (416) 921-2442  e-mail  peterpimm@aol.com

(updated March 13, 2007)