Bio

Eric Blake was named the head coach of the CCSU men’s cross country and track and field program in 2009, while he took the helm of the women’s programs in August, 2010 (read more).

A native of Lebanon, CT, Blake graduated from CCSU in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in education (mathematics). He earned a master’s degree in health, physical education and recreation from Adams State College.

Blake resides in West Hartford with his wife, Anne, and son, Curtis, and daughter, Audrey.

AT CCSU

Head Coach, Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country (2009-present)
Head Coach, Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country (2010-present)

• Northeast Conference Team Championships
  • Men’s Cross Country: 2023, 2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
  • Women’s Cross Country: 2022, 2021, 2020-21, 2019, 2018
  • Women's Track & Field
    • Indoor: 2024, 2023, 2022
    • Outdoor: 2019
  • Men’s Track & Field
    • Indoor: 2018, 2011
    • Outdoor: 2024, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014

• Northeast Conference Coach of the Year/Coaching Staff of the Year
• • Men’s Cross Country: 2023, 2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009
  • Women’s Cross Country: 2021, 2020-21, 2019, 2018
  • Men’s Track & Field
  • • Indoor: 2018, 2011
    • Outdoor: 2024, 2016, 2015, 2014
  • Women’s Track & Field
  • • Indoor: 2024, 2023, 2022
    • Outdoor: 2019

Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country (2005-09)

BEFORE CCSU

Plattsburgh State, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country (2004-05), Head Coach
Plattsburgh State, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field (2003-05), Assistant Coach

RUNNING EXPERIENCE

USA Track & Field

• USA Mountain Running Team
  • World Master Mountain Running, Champion (2023 M40, 2014 M35-39)
  • World Mountain Running Championships (2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004)
• Mount Washington Road Race, Champion (2019, 2013, 2008, 2006)
  • Men 35-39 Record Holder (2016, 59:49)
• Marathon Running
  • US Olympic Trials (2004)
  • Treadmill, Previous World Record (2006, 2:21.40)
  • Won:
    • Zermatt (Switzerland) Marathon (2017)
    • Cape Cod Marathon (2014)
    • Tucson Marathon (2006)
    • Steamtown (Scranton, PA) Marathon (2003)
• Connecticut State Open Cross Country, Champion (1996)

COLLEGIATE RUNNING EXPERIENCE

Adams State (2002-03)

Central Connecticut State University (1997-2001)

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

USA Track and Field

• USATF Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Coach