Meet your Coach

Clayton Nelson, UESCA certified Running & Ultra Running Coach

I started Collecting XP with the vision of coaching ambitious athletes who wish to level up their athletic pursuits.

My mission is to provide you with an individualized training plan to get you to the next level in your performance, tackle your athletic goals, and structure your training plan to fit into your busy schedule.

I have been a runner and athlete my entire life with a background in various team sports, strength training, and endurance sports. I started training and racing competitively in 2022.

Some of my personal achievements: half marathon PR of 1:25:23 at NYRR Fred Lebow Half (2023); Overall 1st at XTERRA NJ Trail Marathon (2023) qualifying me for XTERRA Trail Run World Championships (2023); Finishing the Ouray 50 (a race with >50% DNF rate)(2024); 8 hour 7 minute, 6th overall finish at Mad Moose's Arches Ultra 50 Miler(2025); 9 hour 53 minute, 5th overall finish at Mad Moose's Red Hot Ultra 50 Miler(2025); and 5 hour 16 minute finish at Ironman Boulder 70.3(2025).

I am currently based out of Grand Junction, CO. Here I have the privilege of working with other like-minded professionals to build and connect the already established running community to be more inclusive and provide training opportunities for all.

Coaching

12-20 Week Programs range from $150-250 and include:

DIY training program ranging in duration from 12, 16, and 20 weeks
Biweekly 30 min scheduled consultation calls (depending on availability of Coach/Athlete) to discuss training during program
Training blocks in the program designed with an end goal in mind: Race, Time Trial, etc.
Cross training options and strength training workouts in addition to running workouts

Remote Coaching starts at $150 per month and includes:

Weekly personalized training regimens
Weekly phone calls and/or texts (depending on availability of Coach/Athlete) to discuss training
Training blocks in the program designed specifically for the athlete's goals
Strength and cross training included in programs
Joining Collecting XP, you'll receive a team hat and training jersey to wear for workouts
Options for à la carte In-Person Sessions starting at $25/session

In-Person Coaching - $400 per month and includes:

Everything Remote Coaching offers
x3 per week In-Person training sessions
Option for weekly In-Person 30 min meeting outside of sessions to discuss training and goals
Must live in the Grand Valley (Palisade, Grand Junction, Fruita, Loma, etc.) in western Colorado

Please contact me for inquiries to schedule our free consultation to discuss your goals and running background.