Personal Run Coaching
Training is hard.
Coaching makes it simple.
Decisions, decisions. How many miles per week will you need for your half marathon? Should you do an easy run or something else today? Does the pain in your hamstring mean you need to rest? How do you know what pace you should be running?
Training can be really hard — before you even put your running shoes on. As a newer runner, you may not feel like you have the right knowledge to progress safely. And even when you’re more experienced, it may be hard to figure out the right ingredients to get faster or run for longer, without risking injury or burnout.
That’s where coaching comes in. I take the planning off your plate so that running becomes something you look forward to! I take an objective look at your training and guide you through a plan that suits your goals, routines and experience.
Coaching can help you:
Complete your first 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon
Improve your race times, running form, speed or endurance
Safely get back to running after a break
Build a healthy and consistent running routine
How it works:
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We have a conversation so I understand your training goals, challenges, work and family schedules and any injury concerns.
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I’ll create a 100% custom online training plan that gives you all your workouts and guidelines for completing them. You sync it with your running watch or app to share your workout data.
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After every run or weekly, you leave notes in the app about how it went, and I’ll give you feedback and guidance. You can email or text me with additional questions too.
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We regularly review your training progress and your goals, and adjust the plan as often as we need to. We can jump on a call anytime.
“Now when I go for a run, I know exactly what I’m doing and why.”
This is what You can expect when You train with me:
Holistic, health-first coaching
You need to get out of your comfort zone to get faster and stronger, but staying healthy today is the only way you’ll continue training tomorrow. I will teach you how to listen to your body, and which signals to trust. When you train with me, your well-being comes first.
Personalized care and attention
I keep my client base small so I can get to know you — as a runner and as a person. I appreciate that there's life outside of running and want to understand what your commitments and stress look like. We build this relationship on trust and open lines of communication.
Encouragement with empathy
I coach with kindness, but I also hold you accountable and know how to push you when your training shows you’re ready for more. But you won’t find aggressive or pushy coaching here. I strive to challenge you in ways that leave you feeling confident and capable.
Online personal run coaching includes:
- A personalized training plan and workout log on Final Surge
- Training feedback and check-ins on a schedule that suits you
- Unlimited text and email access to coach for all your questions
- Phone or video meetings whenever you need them
- Additional recommended resources as appropriate
Fully customized coaching with no minimum contract: $195 /month
3 simple steps to get started:
- Complete the coaching interest form below to tell me about your training needs. I'll review your information within 48 hours.
- We'll schedule a call so we can chat more and make sure this is a great fit. Bring all your questions!
- When you're ready to go, we'll take care of the intake forms, monthly payments and get you started on your first training plan!
“My favorite part is that my brain can relax with the planning and focus on the running when someone I trust laid out a plan for me! Hiring a coach has been a highlight of my running year.”
Brittany, Maryland
“I have always kind of 'winged it' in training for different races, but with Heini’s incredible guidance, I had the best 4 months of running that I have ever had!”
Erica, Oregon
“Heini creates a low-pressure environment that somehow leads to surprisingly good results! This year, I went from barely being able to run 5 minutes to running a 10K. She balances expectations with empathy.”
Anna, New York