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You Can Run Faster.
Our LA Running Coaches Can Help.

Los Angeles running coach providing 1-on-1 online coaching and custom training plans for runners balancing real life with ambitious goals.

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Every run gets you
one step closer to your goal. 

Instead of wondering whether you can run faster, ​hire​ a personal running coach and crush your next race. Our online running coaching and customized training plans are designed to help you achieve your ​goals​ more quickly, whether you aim to complete your first 5K​, run the Los Angeles Marathon for the first time ​ or qualify for the Boston Marathon​. ​

Marathon

Half Marathon

Mile to 10 Mile

Fitness

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Have Complete
Confidence In Your Training

Your coach builds a customized training plan in a user-friendly running app. Then, you follow your plan, track progress and get feedback from your personal running coach. Our training approach helps you reach your goals faster and more efficiently.

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1-on-1 Accountability
From 
Expert Coaches 

Get the guidance you need from our professionally trained full-time coaches. Your dedicated online running coach is available daily to answer your questions, encourage your success and hold you accountable. We’re as enthusiastic about your success as you are. 

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Tools To Make You A
More Knowledgeable Runner

Join the Run Your Personal Best team and receive exclusive benefits: Access a library of technique videos, connect with fellow runners in a supportive social community, get pre-race strategy and receive discounts on shoes and running gear from top retailers.

Our Program Work.
Hear What Our Clients Say

From first races to Boston Marathon qualifiers, we’ve worked with every type of runner. Through our years of experience and knowledge, we’ve developed a proven system that delivers results.

Results that speak for themselves

Meet Your Coaches

Expertise that only comes from years of experience.

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Cory Smith

Founder & Head Coach

Cory is a former Division I runner with nearly 30 years of experience as both an athlete and coach. He has helped runners of all abilities achieve personal bests, with 100+ Boston Marathon qualifiers, and is a longtime contributor to leading running publications.​​

Brandon Birdsong

Coach & Ultra Specialist

Brandon is a 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier with over 20 years of experience as a runner and coach. His background in exercise physiology shapes his coaching, and he has guided multiple athletes to U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualification.

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Join the 1,000+ runners who've achieve personal bests.

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fast you can run?

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