Jamil Shakoor, LMSW, PT
Jamil is an ultra-endurance athlete, trainer, and psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, NY. He holds a personal training certification, a BA in psychology, and an MSW in clinical social work.
His coaching style is informed by over a decade of experience taking on physical challenges demanding a great deal of endurance, strength, and mental resilience, such as multiple 100-mile races and the entire Spartan Race series. His approach is a holistic one, drawing from his education in psychology and clinical practice, along with lessons learned in the weight room and on the trails. His practice is a thoughtful blend of grit and grace.
Jamil completed courses in rehabilitation through the Postural Restoration Institute. His understanding of biomechanics and the etiology of common chronic conditions such as knee, shoulder, neck, low-back, and hip pain help him reduce the risk of injury in his client’s and support those in need of rehabilitation.
His favorite projects include facilitating clients transition to a health promoting lifestyle, a way of being they can feel proud of. He also enjoys coaching for extreme performances like Spartan Races, ultra marathons, law enforcement and military prep.
GUT CHECK: LOG CARRY WITH WEIGHTED VEST FOR THE DISTANCE.
TRAINING DAY FOR U.S. NAVY. TWO MILE FIN SWIM FOLLOWED BY DROWN PROOFING DRILLS.
IS THE GOAL TO GET A WORKOUT IN AND MAKE IT AS EASY AND COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, OR IS THE GOAL TO INCREASE MENTAL RESILIENCE IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL FITNESS?
STRENGTH + ENDURANCE
WEIGHTED VEST RUN
Physical Accomplishments
City Invincible Track Ultra - 24hr
100 Miles (2nd place)
Spartan Race
Ultra Beast (Vermont)
Spartan Race
Beast
Spartan Race
Super
Spartan Race
Sprint X2
Military
Earned Navy SEAL contract on first attempt (Not a SEAL)
Military
Graduated Navy Bootcamp
Beast of Burden
50 Miler
Dirty German
50 Miler
Beast of Burden
101 Miler (3rd place)
Noteworthy Runs
One of my better runs during the peak of my training. Proud of this one.
A 212 mile attempt gone awry. Many lessons learned on this one.
Another training run.
Wanted to make the jump from 50's to the 100's. I have never felt more energetically drained after a race than when I crossed the finish line on this one for a 3rd place finish.
Training run after logging about 60 miles prior to.
Second attempt at a 50. Compartmentalized the pain and out ran about six racers during the last mile.
First attempt at a marathon (ultra). This one was characterized by by the early onset of brutal blisters on both feet. The most prolonged physically painful experience. Ended up walking backwards for about 8 miles due to the pain, but got the finish.
All was going well until 9+ miles of knee deep mud wore my tendons and muscles away. Continued until I could walk no more, and then walked some more. Up for over 30 straight with no sleep, (cool to know how far the body can go). Loved it.
Half-marathon in shorts and no shirt at 24 degrees; in a fasted state, mind stuff...
Marathon: No water; fasted state at 80+ degrees. Mind stuff...
Made this challenge up: No less than 10 miles a day for one month straight. A great exercise in discipline, learned a lot with this one. Took one day off as I was sick (wasn't happy about it).
Weighted vest run @20lbs. A new adaptation I'm working on... Not all runs are the same.