Case Studies

Simon Thorpe: Dixon High School Cross Country
  • by Tom Allen

Simon Thorpe: Dixon High School Cross Country

Dixon High School’s cross country and track programs, led by Head Coach Simon Thorpe, are setting a new standard for high-school athletics. By strategically fundraising and investing in a Boost Microgravity Treadmill, the team has given athletes a cutting-edge recovery and training tool typically only seen in elite universities and professional programs.

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Kenny Dirkson: Celerity Performance
  • by Tom Allen

Kenny Dirkson: Celerity Performance

Kenny and his team use the Boost Treadmill to keep their athletes training safely and effectively, reducing injury risk while improving speed, endurance, and form. From injury prevention to overspeed training and race preparation, the Boost helps their athletes consistently perform at a high level. Over 60 athletes from his program have gone on to run collegiately, and many have achieved state and national championships.

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Phil Shanker: Rediscovering Speed
  • by Tom Allen

Phil Shanker: Rediscovering Speed

Decades of road running took a toll on Phil’s knee and pace, until he discovered the Boost 3 Treadmill. Now he can run 10 kilometers at nearly the same speed he did 40 years ago, with less strain on his knee. The Boost has allowed him to train faster, recover quicker, and rediscover the thrill of running.

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Jerrianne Johns: Return to Running
  • by Calli Coggins

Jerrianne Johns: Return to Running

After a misdiagnosed tibia injury forced her to stop running for seven years, Jerrianne gradually returned to pain-free running with the Boost Treadmill. Starting with just 1.5 miles, she’s now running 6.7 miles at 80% of her body weight, regaining both her strength and her confidence. 

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