About Us
Breaking Barriers
Elite Speed University is a performance-driven training team specializing in middle-distance development. Athletes ages 8–40 can train and compete on their own terms, with two dedicated groups—the Youth Division and the Open Division. We focus on building complete runners through speed endurance work, VOâ‚‚ max development, threshold training, strength programming, and individualized race-strategy planning.
Our Story
Elite Speed University LLC is a fitness program created by Michael Cochran, a USATF Level 1 Certified Track & Field Coach. Coach Mike is a former Division 1 track & field athlete, a St. Louis native and a local runner for Run it Back. + STLRunCrew. Over the years, Coach Mike has led numerous amounts of middle distance athletes to Indoor and Outdoor National Championships including multiple individual medalist and relay medalist. His dream is to one day collaborate with talented middle distance coaches in the St. Louis region to showcase the Midwest's talents in the 400m, 800m, and 1600m as a team.
