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”I'll give you the blueprint towards running longer, running faster, and running injury-free.”
I started running at age 35. I qualified for the Boston Marathon at age 36. I’ve developed a training philosophy and system that works for every recreational runner. Including you.
How does Run Coaching Work?
• Weekly Zoom calls to discuss your training
• Daily text messaging for any questions or concerns
• Customized strength workouts (weights or bodyweight)
• Week by week training plan built around your lifestyle and time demands
Runner Personal Best Times
Runner
Distance
Time
Notes
Dennis K.
Half Marathon
1:43:32
Eshaan B.
Half Marathon
1:47:03
Justin B.
Marathon
4:10:10
35 min PR
Paul T.
Half Marathon
1:30:59
Paul T.
5000 m
18:30
34 sec PR
Paul T.
Marathon
3:18:58
BQ
Dustin C.
Marathon
3:41:16
2 hr 4 min PR
Ryan L.
Marathon
3:56:11
18 min PR
Samuel F.
Marathon
3:40:55
16 min PR
Kevin G.
Marathon
3:01:48
BQ
Working with David helped me to make a breakthrough after two decades of failure in running. I have run several races without having to make time off afterward due to injuries. My times have been trending down even while trying longer races than I have done before...
— Mason Y.
Runner
David appreciates the ups and downs during peoples’ training plan. With the easy running it feels like I love running again... It’s just me getting out, running easy, and enjoying the time with myself - the part that I was missing during my past training.
— Eshaan B.
Runner
I had a great experience with David as my coach. I was looking for someone to tell me how I train and understand how to create my own training plans and that’s exactly what I got. David has a calm and encouraging demeanor. And really help me focus on one to two new ideas per week, depending on what I was looking for at that time.
— Dave W.
Runner
Working with David has changed my running and training and impacted even how I’m living life. After 3 months I feel as strong as ever, healthy, and vibrant as I’m leading out to my marathon.
— Justin B.
Runner
My name is Spencer and I’m training for the Saint George Marathon. I started working with David back in June 2023 after finding his Twitter. I resonated with his style of training: running slow, building up your base and avoiding injury. I recommend David for all your running coaching needs.
— Spencer W.
Runner
David's coaching is dynamic and distinct from the many training plans you can find online, is about working out what you need to improve your running and the training fits to what you need. It is an opportunity to discuss any question I might have, anything around nutrition or sleep or other components of running beyond just running itself.
— Adam W.
Runner
David works with me, not with abstractions. I’ve got new insights I would never have come to on my own or with the group. I value David's expertise and the ability to bounce with who I am and my individuality and making that come together as a student.
— Kyle S.
Runner
The thing that was helpful for me is understanding what to do, when to do and trusting the process rather than trying to do more or do extra just because I felt like I could or should. If I miss something, how to modify…if I get sick or have to travel. How to modify the next works to not overdo it, etc. Those were helpful aspects of having a coach to work with.
— Ryan L.
Runner
Being a beginner and amateur it was extremely helpful just having somebody that has been through what I’ve been through and is a couple steps ahead of me. I wasn’t an athlete growing up, I’m just a person that’s trying to run and get more fit. It’s easy to learn because you are very knowledgeable about running itself.
— Dustin C.
Runner
Thanks to David's personalized plan, I went from being barely able to run 5 kilometers to completing a 30k. He also helped me fix mistakes I was making in weight lifting to help me focus on improving my weaknesses. David is a perceptive coach who hones in on the unique challenges we face to provide personalized guidance that will help anyone reach their fitness goals.
— Alec
Runner
I started to follow David on twitter and the advice he was giving really made sense to me. David's advice it was like a light bulb moment so I decided to get in touch with him to ask if he could put together a plan for me. The conversation was very relaxed, he is so knowledgeable and everything he said made sense.
— Elaine C.
Runner
My training system
Step 1 : Get f-cking strong
We will put together a strength training regimen based on exercises that you are comfortable performing. It will include a combination of weights, bodyweight, and mobility work. Strength training will increase your lean mass and reduce body fat. Getting strong will make you faster and more durable.
Step 2 : Build the base
You will do a lot of easy running and low intensity exercise. This will improve your fat oxidation. Being a good fat burner allows you to run faster with less effort. You will have a lot more energy and build great endurance. You’ll burn a ton of calories and get into the best shape of your life.
Step 3 : Go long once a week
Stamina is key to running good half marathons and marathons. We will put together a progression of long runs and long days of training. You’ll become able to run easily for hours. While other runners are walking at the end of races, you will power strong through the finish line.
Step 4: Speed once a week
Building your base widens your foundation. Speed work raises your ceiling. You’ll have one short, tough workout a week that includes intervals, tempo runs, and hill repeats. You will increase your VO2 max, running power, and running economy.
Step 5: Build then sharpen
Closer to your race is when we start the sharpening period. From the big base you’ve built you’ll be able to run faster and longer. The adaptations from these runs will give you the speed endurance necessary to achieve your marathon goal time.