Rick Wood

Coach Andrew has coached me for five years through five marathons, including the 2012 Houston Marathon in which I achieved a PR at age 60 and finished first in my age group. He is a caring and inspirational coach, full of wisdom beyond his years, a friend, a mentor, and somehow able to extract the best from each of his athletes. I have often said to him, “You made me a runner!” I am now able to say, “Thanks to you, I am an elite masters runner!”

Cheryl Wood

“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” The Little Engine That Could. “Oh, Kastor’s on board? I know I can, I know I can, I know I can.” And I did. Thank you Coach Kastor.

Steve Ingram

Andrew’s help in coaching me was just what I needed. I stuck to his plan, and ran my first marathon faster than my goal time, which was a Boston qualifying time, and I don’t think I could have done it otherwise. His advice is based on a lot of knowledge and experience, and I know I can rely on it to keep my training on track.

Norma Thomas

Coach Andrew has uncanny wisdom. He knows how to get the best from us and what we need to do well. This is especially evident in his (sometimes dreaded) interval and tempo workouts, without which I would not have been able to place 1st in my age group in Chicago and 3rd in Boston 09. Thank you Coach!

Joan Mayer

Andrew has taken me beyond what I ever thought possible with my running, and is continuing to do so in an inspiring and encouraging way. Whether it’s during the fun times or stressful times he is there for me. He is also wonderful at customizing a training plan that fits in with my tremendously busy lifestyle. More than just a running coach, he is also a mentor and friend. Overall he has made me a smarter and more efficient runner, and I couldn’t ask for more.

Sherryl Taylor

No matter how old you are or how fast you run, Andrew treats you like his best athlete. He is caring and enthusiastic and challenges you to do your best. Andrew seeks out and uses the latest and most effective training and treatment techniques. I feel privileged to be a client and I know that without Andrew’s coaching, I wouldn’t be competing.

Dennis Cox

Andrew coached me to my first marathon a few years ago and helped me break my goal time. I continue to run with Andrew’s High Sierra Striders and enjoy every workout. Andrew knows his stuff and I totally trust his coaching. He takes the guesswork out of my workouts; as long as I do what he says and provide him honest feedback, my risk of injury remains small and the chances of meeting my goals are great. Not only is Andrew passionate about coaching and running, he is also passionate about people. He makes an effort to ask questions and listen to you and he remembers what you say.