“I am greatly honored to be part of a selective group of athletes at Team Extremus. Extremus Founder and CEO, Richard Burgunder, is the consummate professional in marketing, representing, and promoting services for global professional and Olympic athletes. Redefine your limits for confidence, freedom and what it feels like to win. Running the race and dealing with the results allows us to expand our world and experience which makes for a great story. Thanks, Extremus, for giving me the opportunity. THERE ARE NO LIMITS!”
Alberto Saldana
Professional Mountain, Ultra, and Trail Runner
Three-time Puerto Rico National Team Member at World Mountain Masters Athletics Marathon
Two-time Puerto Rico National Cross-Country Champion
Member of the HYPOXIAPUR Olympic Altitude Team
www.albertojsaldana.com
“Our Career Center staff asked Richard to serve as a manager of a LinkedIn subgroup that connects Penn State students with employers in the sports industry. Richard has been absolutely outstanding in this role, going well above and beyond in notifying students of networking events, internships and job opportunities and in sharing issues and trends in the industry. Richard is very active and results-oriented, and we are very grateful for his high energy and enthusiasm he brings to this volunteer role!”
Bob Orndorff
Associate Director – Recruiting and Employer Relations
Pennsylvania State University
www.psu.edu
“I’ve known Richard Burgunder for five years and he’s the most accessible and down-to-earth professional athlete I’ve ever encountered. His dedication to his training and preparation for events is second to none and he represents his sponsors and business partners with professionalism and respect in all endeavors. People like Richard and they’re happy for him when he does well in his competitions. However, people like him the other days of the week as well. What an amazing individual: a hard-working, dedicated, and successful professional athlete who cares about his fans/supporters and the business partners who’ve teamed up with him. The sky’s the limit for Richard Burgunder and he’s earned my respect and highest recommendation.”
Brian Adkins
Founder and Principal
Pivotal Organization of Chicago
www.pivotalchicago.com
“Richard is an extremely knowledgeable and attentive coach. Richard has given me advice about workout types, races, training plans, and exercises throughout my running career. In addition, Richard has always encouraged me to pursue my athletic dreams, from running a tough race (including my first ultramarathon) to running 100-mile races. Richard is always optimistic about my results and performance as well.”
Cheryl Yanek
Third at 2013 USA 24 Hour National Championships
Race Director
Burning Man Ultramarathon
www.burningmanultramarathon.com
“Richard is extremely professional yet engaging with his clients. He is very efficient with an excellent work ethic. He is a valuable asset to athletes seeking sponsorship by gaining them recognition with diligent marketing and PR work. Richard is someone whom you will want to work with because, even though he has set his own racing goals, and meets them time again through rigorous training, he will always make time for you. He markets brands to the highest standard as I can attest to long drives and long hours to meet the expectations of both his clients and his sponsors.”
Corrine Banks
Founder and President
Balanced for Life Fitness
Elite Triathlete, Runner, SUP Athlete and Surfer
Four-time Qualifier for Team USA Cross Triathlon World Championships
Six-time Qualifier for National Road Triathlons
www.b4lfit.com
“I first met Richard Burgunder as an ‘adversary when we were both competing in the Nairobi International Marathon. I was selected for the Great Britain team and Richard was running for the U.S.A. There were athletes from many countries, not only the Americas and Europe, but also Asia. What stood out about Richard was his incredibly positive attitude, not only about athletics but also to life in general. We both gained many friends in that particular competition, and I am proud to say that Richard is still one that I respect and admire as an elite athlete.”
Darran Bilton
Great Britain Marathon Team Member
Olympic Torch Relay Runner
UK Athletics (UKA) Coach
Four-time London Marathon Masters Champion
www.teamgb.com
“Richard Burgunder and Premium Plus Sports has had a mutually beneficial relationship over the years. As a professional athlete, Richard has represented himself and his partners with integrity and professionalism.”
Deepak Patel
Founder and President
Premium Plus Sports, The Athlete Travel Company
www.premiumplus-sports.com
“Richard Burgunder has been a major part of the XTERRA Trail Run racing community for almost a decade. His enthusiasm for running is beyond motivational, and his dedication to the growth of trail running in particular has been instrumental to the success of the XTERRA Trail Run Series. Whether it’s coaching, racing, volunteering or simply befriending a fellow competitor, Richard is definitely someone that has positively impacted our community. Every XTERRA event is better when Richard is there.”
Emily McIlvaine
Trail Run Series Manager
TEAM Unlimited/XTERRA
www.xterraplanet.com
“Richard is an amazing athlete and is always taking on new endeavors in which “There are no limits,” as he would say. He is immensely accomplished in several areas including: marathons/ultramarathons, trail running, duathlons, stair climbing, marathon team relays, mountaineering, etc. He is an extremely valuable member of OGIO’s Advisory Staff and has shown great devotion to representing the OGIO brand in each of his adventures. In addition to Richard’s accomplishments, his motivated and amiable character make him exactly the type of athlete we want to represent the OGIO brand.”
Hailey Wunderli
Sales Administrator- International Golf and Domestic Endurance Accounts
OGIO International
www.ogio.com
“Richard’s focus and drive are unparalleled. His level of accomplishment clearly demonstrates his extreme knowledge and dedication to sports fitness. Richard is also professional and easy to relate to. He is an asset to the sports and fitness industry.”
Heather Frey
Founder and CEO
Smashfit
Certified Personal Trainer, Speaker, and Motivator
www.smashfit.com
“Richard Burgunder, Founder and Managing Director of the highly successful Extremus Sports Management Company is an enterprising individual committed to excellence, whether as an athlete or in providing incomparable sports branding and management services to his customers. Driven by the company’s motto, There Are No Limits, he leads with vision, integrity, solid performance, and knowledge. I highly recommend Richard’s Company to any athlete or business setting their goals on attaining exceptional success.”
Ileana Sisson M.S. Ph.D.
Florida Licensed Psychotherapist
Business Consultant
USA Level 2 Cycling Coach
www.ileanasisson.com
“Richard is an inspiration to all who walks with him. His dedication and diligence to his craft is unmatched and includes an outstanding track record of success.”
James Boggus
Certified Vacation Benefit Consultant
DreamTrips Life
www.dtmembership.com
“I have worked with Richard numerous times over the years, but most recently with Penn State. As I build a presence for my company on the campus, I turned to Richard to assist with developing a strategy to market our internship program to students and provide them with support from alumni and professionals. As always, Richard delivers tirelessly. He has provided contact information, has participated in events, and refuses to allow time or distance to interfere with his ability to give back to the university and to fulfill his commitments. We continue to work together to put the tools into the hands that can use them to build a better and more exciting future.”
Joseph Kleha
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
www.northwesternmutual.com
“Extremus is owned by a professional athlete that understands how hard it is focusing on training, personal life, and finding the right sponsors and supporters at the same time! My races, small feats, and great accomplishments are not only appreciated by Richard and his team at Extremus, but they are also shared with the right companies, people, and connections. I love that I have a team of supporters looking out for my best interest, leaving me to focus on my training and fitness plans!”
Kacie Cleveland
Co-Owner and Head Coach
Sweat On Fitness
Four-time World Record Holder
First female to inline skate across the U.S. – 2012
World Ranked Tower Runner – Top 5 Female 2010, 2011
www.sweatonfitness.com
“Richard did a great job adding value to SportsNetworker.com from his article he submitted to the site, and I would be more than happy to have him feature his article on the site in the future.”
Lewis Howes
Founder and COO
Sports Networker
New York Times Bestselling Author
Two-Sport All-American
United States Men’s National Handball Team Member
www.sportsnetworker.com
“As an Access Athletes contributing writer, Richard has conducted several interviews with elite track and field athletes and coaches from around the world. He is enterprising, motivated, and dedicated. I’ve been impressed by his ability to balance being a pro athlete while he has built an extensive network in the sports industry and kept his commitment to his many “off-the-field” ventures.”
Matthew Allinson
Founder and CEO
Access Athletes
Trusted Athlete Educator
Sports, Entertainment and Labor Attorney
www.accessathletes.com
“Richard has enormous experience is training for a marathon. He has experienced accomplishments that most of us dream about, which is why it was a smart decision to consult with Richard on properly preparing and training for a marathon. Richard listened to the objectives that were needed to be obtained, inquired about critical points, and responded with a reasonable agenda that would result in achieving the goals set. Richard was available for Q&A when required. Overall, Richard demonstrated the work ethic, work quality, and efficiency that I would expect.”
McKinley Rowe, CPA
“When I think of traits like passion, zest for life, extraordinary, setting the standard, and distinguished, I think of Richard Burgunder. He is not a one-size-fits-all sports management guy. He utilizes his own extensive sports experience for his clients and customizes every package and tailors each one to the client’s specific marketing plan. Richard’s quest for excellence turbo-charges everything he sets his mind on and his extensive repertoire of extreme sports accomplishments proves it. If you need a sports management company that will get your projects done with authentic integrity, sincerity, and unmatched creativity, Richard at Extremus Sports Marketing is your man.”
Michelle Hill
Book and Publishing Consultant for Sports and Business Professionals
Winning Proof
www.winningproof.com
“Richard is a person who seeks to do his job well. I have been in regular communication with Richard over a few years now and have seen him succeed as individual in the business field and athlete. I have seen consistent positive feedback from his clients too. Richard is also a professional endurance athlete, and he represents his sponsors well. Some sponsors include Powerbar, MGD 64, XTERRA, and many others. He leads a well-balanced life which can be attributed to his success in athletics and business.”
William Ritter
Founder and Head Coach
Fly Tri Racing
Five-time USA Triathlon (USAT) All-American
2015 IRONMAN Gold All World Athlete
USAT Level 1 Certified coach
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
www.williamtritter.com