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Online Running Coach

Online Running Coach

You aren’t a professional athlete, that doesn’t mean you deserve less from a coach.

You don’t need to wait to be picked.
You don’t need permission.
Running is open to everyone. It doesn’t require a specific body type, just a heart that knows there is more and wants it now.

I started running because it was the fastest way to burn calories. I never considered that running would fundamentally change me, that running was going to change my outlook on life, increase my confidence and lead me on journeys I never imagined.

I am a knowledge nerd. I love learning and disseminating information. I am your last stop for finding all the running answers.

Stop spending time you could be working on achieving your dream Googling for more information and get started now.

I don’t like wasting time, yours or mine.

In Your Corner Start to Finish

To change one’s life, start immediately, do it flamboyantly, no exceptions.– William James

Online running coaches are here to help you break free of the confusion, the fear, the mental gymnastics telling you it’s too hard and take action now. Stop waiting for someday or letting your night time promises go unfulfilled in the light of another day.Maybe you woke up determined, but after a few moments of huffing down the block you turned back and threw yourself on the couch with the Real Housewives? Or maybe you’ve stuck to it religiously, but damn it you can’t seem to hit that PR?

What you need to know before we go any further.

  • You must be results oriented and ready to do the work. This doesn’t mean you need to be running 6 min miles, it means you need to be open to adjusting your run/walk pace or trying new things to get to your goals.
  • The “I would but” mentality is going to be checked at the door. You can, and together we will.
  • You’ve got to communicate. I’m invested in you once we begin this relationship, but I’m not a mind reader!

online running coach
Personalized intensive 1-to-1 coaching is right for you if if you know that running is about more than simply right, left, right, repeat. We’re going to to massage your attitude until you find the joy in running again. We’re going to slowly tweak your nutrition until people are asking if you’ve had a java while their in the 3PM slump munching on crappy vending machine candy. We’re going to implement little changes that make you stronger, faster and injury free.

Find that runner’s high you’ve heard so much about and finish week after week fist pumping, twerking and dancing in the street because finally you’ve found a program that is design just for YOU.

Give yourself the gift of believing in your potential.

Due to the intensive nature of this coaching, only a few slots are available during the year. If you’re ready for change, don’t wait, take action now. An object in motion gains momentum…an object on the couch…

Nitty Gritty

The fine print of what you’ll be getting is covered in depth when we speak, but what would you expect from a personal coach?!

  • Online training platform to record runs, how you felt, food
  • Customized training plan (built around your life, your goals, your body)
  • Guidance on running nutrition, form, stride, cadence
  • Guidance on pre-hab, cross training and coming back from injuries
  • Overcoming mental hurdles
  • Someone in your corner from start to finish

Everyone needs a coach. We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.– Bill Gates

Ready to make a change?

Apply to be considered
1-1 Coaching starts at $150 a month. We currently have a 1 month waitlist, let’s see if you’re a fit.

If you’re looking for a coach, but maybe need a little less hands on time check out our group coaching program, which currently has openings!

Running Coaches

Due to the HUGE volume of requests, RunToTheFinish now has a team of coaches, all operating under Amanda’s philosophy that there is no perfect plan, only the plan designed for you, your life and your goals.

Amanda Brooks
As the owner of RunToTheFinish, head running coach, Amanda is involved in the training plan of every runner. She has over 17 years of running experience and 7 years coaching runners from a run/walk of their first half marathon to hitting an injury free training cycle for a 1:31 half marathon. Amanda is a certified personal trainer and keeps her roster small to provide individualized attention.

Alexis Fairbanks
Alexis is a long time runner, former collegiate middle distance runner and passionate about helping people enjoy running in a healthy, injury free way. Alexis has experience coaching runners of all levels and often finds herself helping runners define what goal is best for them right now. She brings her experience in creating custom plans to life for those trying to find consistency and those trying to just squeeze a bit more out of their next race.

Kaitlyn Faist
Kaitlyn brings her in person training skills to our team atmosphere, which is a great value. After years of instructing classes and doing 1-1 personal strength training, she’s using her run coaching certification to bring a new level of strength training to our training plans. Her own love of combining running and strength training ensures she knows how to help you balance all your active interests.

Cortney Berling
Cortney is a Registered Dietitian focused on helping runners fuel right & has been a running coach since 2010. She also ran cross country and track at The University of Cincinnati, helping her understand the tough mental parts of training. Her passion for running extends far beyond the sport. As part of a military family, she is constantly moving, but running remains constant and she understands the need to juggle many life obligations around training.

Ultra running coach

Laura Swenson
With more Ultra’s under her belt than most runners have marathons, Laura brings a unique set of coaching skills to our team. She’s a trail master, knows how to help runners conquer those mental hurdles and distances while staying injury free! Laura also teaches strength classes and is dedicated to ensuring our runners can do this for a lifetime, not just one race.

At RunToTheFinish we’re proud of every runner from their first 5K to crushing their next big PR. A few of the races we’ve coached lately:

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Because change doesn’t happen over night there is a 3 month minimum commitment to the our online running coach program. Each year I now take on only 5-6 VIP coaching clients, who receive every bit of my knowledge and support to meet their massive goals, while enjoying the journey.

The investment in your goal begins at $150/month  – if you’re determined, committed and ready for fun apply below.

Testimonials

I used to think when I ran I had to constantly push to run the farthest and fastest I could, which resulted in a lot of injuries that could have been avoided. I’ve since learned to trust the process and plan, simply enjoying the joy of running no matter how far or how fast I go and I’ve surprised myself hitting distances and paces I never imagined possible.

– Kimberly Su

Loved the variety of workouts you threw at me. Sometimes I looked at it on the plan and thought OMG, but then I would do it and feel so good. This training really made me feel confident.

– Steffanie B – training for 4 hour marathon

I am so grateful to have found Amanda and Alexis. I came to them completely over trained and burnt out with very little love for running left. Alexis spent the time to slowly build up my workouts, answer my questions and reassure me that I was doing the right thing for me. After 5 months with Alexis I ran my “A” race and not only chased down a massive PR but realized I had fallen in love with running all over again. It was by far the best I’d ever felt going into a race and I was constantly amazed at how my body responded to this style of training.

– Darragh

Since beginning to work with Kaitlyn, I have learned how to feel confident in the weights section of the gym. I strength train with body weight and/or dumbbells 3 times a week and feel stronger than I ever have. With that strength, I have also begun to recognize that active recovery/rest is actually needed and running at an easy pace is actually super beneficial to my overall endurance. When I get to increase my pace, it does not feel overwhelming and is easier to push myself. Kaitlyn has helped me to become a healthy athlete!

– Andrea

STOP THE STRUGGLE

Let’s do this. Together.

Apply to be considered

The number of people we coach remains small to ensure maximum support from us.

What to expect from a running coach?

An online running coach doesn’t mean hands off. In fact, we might be more hands on because we aren’t relying on seeing you each week, so we have to ask more questions!

  • We’re checking your training logs and providing feedback
  • We’re changing your schedule because LIFE happens, but still moving towards your goal
  • Providing drills to improve your running form
  • Providing mantras and mental tips to get you through slumps
  • This really is our run family!

Is a running coach worth it?

One of the mistakes I often see is people believing they need to be  a certain pace before getting a online running coach. When in fact, we tend to benefit most when we’re undertaking a new journey.

It’s not right or necessary for every runner.

But it is valuable when:

  • You get injured or burned out with every training cycle
  • You have goals but keep coming up short
  • You need accountability to show up for yourself (though you always do for others)
  • You have questions!! You need advice on warm ups and cool downs and food and runners trots

Why not use a Garmin Coach or free plan?

Listen I’m not going to knock free tools, ever. But the problem is they aren’t customized to you. They don’t take in to account your schedule, the types of runs you enjoy, when you happen to get sick or need vacation.

There’s no one around to help you adapt the plan, to build in the strength exercises that will keep your IT Band from flaring up.

An online running coach is truly going to walk you through every phase of training and be invested in your success. Well, our team is anyhow!

Do you work with international runners?

Absolutely, we have runners around the world which is one of the best things about being an online running coach! We don’t need to meet in person to make great things happen!

We will schedule calls using WhatsApp to kick things off and as needed throughout training.

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About Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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SHARE THE ONE that resonates most with you. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏽‍♂️
 
It’s true, I’ll never stop talking about the warm up 😂. But right now the idea that running is HOPEFUL really strikes a chord.💜
 
We show up mile after mile always looking to what’s ahead and what’s possible.
 
Which one hits home for you?
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#runningmotivation #runninginspiration #medalmonday #fitnessmemes #runningmemes #runningquotes #runnerslife #runnerlife
AVOID HITTING THE WALL (save this and review befor AVOID HITTING THE WALL (save this and review before races) -AKA  Bonking. UK friends giggle at that, but it’s a term just like fartlek.
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It’s that painful moment when your mind tells your legs to stop and it feels like there’s nothing you can do to turn the tides. It leaves emotional scars!🥵
 
WHAT TO DO!
1️⃣Train differently - seems obvious, but consistent training that follows a plan which progressively and smartly builds your miles and strength and speed...ya it works.
 
2️⃣Fuel, fuel, fuel - force yourself to eat before races and long runs even if not hungry.
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Starting fueling sooner than you think you need to and keep doing it. During races your body is running on more carbs and needs that steady flow of energy. 
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🧠 Your brain functions on CARBS, stop depriving it or it will tell you to stop running. If food while running is an issue for you, checkout something like @genucan.
 
3️⃣Pacing - Stop going out too fast because you’re excited, it absolutely catches up to you. Ideal is even pacing start to finish.
 
4️⃣Pay attention to your brain. @fitzgerald.matt in How Bad Do You Want it does a great job of showing how the brain can limit performance if you don’t know what’s happening up there.
 
5️⃣Recover better - Stop over training and give your body tools to help it destress from all the work...the best one is SLEEP. I also love @resiliencecbd to help with nerves prior to a race and quality sleep during training.
 
❓❓Helpful?? Have more race day questions?? Or an epic story of hitting the wall?? I wanna know.❓❓
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Thanks to @moxie82co for capturing this weird moment, it worked great for this post.
HIT THOSE HIPS!!! I’ve given you a couple hip mo HIT THOSE HIPS!!! I’ve given you a couple hip mobility workouts, now we add strength!
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🥳For the next 30 days in the Virtual Run Club we’ll be going hard on all the pre-hab work for hips, glutes and abs. Because running isn’t just about the miles.
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That’s one of the reasons I’ve been consistently doing @insidetracker bloodwork since 2015.
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It’s helped me identify low Vitamin D causing fatigue or catch my wayyy high cortisol to embrace easy runs as key part of the process.
📌 (Save this post because the last screen has a 25% off discount code and you can get free access to the 30 Day March Challenge.)
👉LINK IN BIO FOR BOTH
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3 CORE MOVES
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You can use these as a progression or do all three, they’ll target the hips, glutes and core in different ways with each variation.
 
Aim for 15 reps prior to a run or do multiple rounds as part of a workout!
 
1️⃣Side Plank Kneeling Hip Raise - Really focus on your core engaging to raise up and keeping your elbow under your shoulder.
 
2️⃣Side Plank Kneeling Leg Raise - Again core should be tight to keep hips lifted, not sagging towards the ground. Then focus on your hip and glute to raise the top leg.
 
3️⃣Straight Leg Side Plank Leg Raise - Engage the core to keep hips high and press the bottom foot in to the ground to really engage your glutes. Slow and steady to remain stable while raising and lowering top leg.
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Talk to me!!!
Who’s in for 10 min a day in March?
Who’s gotten blood work to improve their health?
Who’s excited it’s almost spring?
👉👉Me to all 3! And more info in stories!
 
 
 
#runtothefinish #insidetrackerpartner
RUN DAYS ARE THE BEST DAYS😊 I had training tips RUN DAYS ARE THE BEST DAYS😊 I had training tips planned to share today, but really just wanted to say I hope you get in some miles today and they make you smile.
 
Let go of the pace.
Let go of the distance.
Let go of HR for a day.
Just run.
We GET to.
 
Where in the world are you running today?
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I’ll be embracing one warm day before snow here in Boulder, CO.
EMOJI POLL: Round or no? ⏰ give me whole numbers EMOJI POLL: Round or no?
⏰ give me whole numbers
👍wherever I stop, it stops
🙃I don’t use no stinking watch
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THAT’S A LIE 😂. I can’t do it. I need the round number and when I get that close to a whole number...I need it!
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