4.9 rating from 170+ reviews
Online Running Coach
Training You Trust. Results You See.
From daily feedback to fueling and race-day strategy, you work 1-on-1 with Cory or Brandon — coaches who've guided busy runners to PRs and Boston Qualifiers since 2013.
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SOUND FAMILIAR?
You've been there before Something's got to change
You've tried plans, apps, maybe even a coach. Something didn't click.
The plan didn't account for your life. The app couldn't tell the difference between a bad day and overtraining. The last coach wasn't paying close enough attention.
You have a big goal, and you're ready to go all in.
You want to do it right.
First marathon. Boston qualifier. A PR you've been chasing for years. You're committed and motivated — you just don't want to waste months figuring it out alone.
Coach Cory double-checking his Garmin. No way that split is right.
WHAT WE FIX
4 training mistakes
holding most runners back
After coaching busy adults since 2013, these are some of the patterns we see in almost every runner who comes to us — and the first things we fix.
OUR COACHING FIX
What changes when
your coach knows you
A plan designed for your life, not just your legs.
Your training schedule accounts for your work calendar, your family commitments, your cross-training, and your injury history. When life changes, the plan changes with it.
Feedback on every key run and workout.
Your coach reviews every workout you log. You'll get comments on your pacing, your effort, your data, and what it all means for your next workout. You are never training alone.
A coach you can actually reach.
Message your coach and hear back fast. Before every goal race, your coach schedules a call to lock in your race-day strategy so you toe the start line confident and calm.
Dani I. has been with us since 2018, shaving 46 minutes off her marathon to hit a 3:10.
WHO WE COACH
Built for runners with
full lives and big goals
Run Your Personal Best is the right fit if you're an adult runner serious about improving but doesn't have time or energy to be your own coach, nutritionist, and sports psychologist.
You're balancing a career and/or family
You're 30+ and still chasing PRs
You're a parent fitting runs around kids and life
You've tried plans, apps, or self-coaching, and hit a ceiling
You have a big goal and you're ready to commit
A few areas we don't specialize in: We're not the right fit for sprint coaching or youth athletes, but we're happy to point you in the right direction.
Megan M. hitting her signature finish-line pose — an RYPB athlete since 2015 and still going strong.
HOW IT WORKS
From signup to training in 48 hours
Setup takes 5 minutes. Your coach handles the rest.
Talk
to a coach
Share your goals, schedule, & running history. Choose your coach or let us match you.
Get your custom plan
Your coach builds your first weeks within 48 hours. Workouts sync to your GPS.
Train with feedback
Your coach reviews every workout and adjusts your plan week by week.
Race with confidence
Before every goal race, your coach walks you through pacing, fueling, and strategy.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Three layers of coaching. All included.
All individualized to you.
Most coaches give you a plan. Some add guidance around it. We deliver all three — training, support, and hands-on coaching — for $159/month with nothing held back.
The Plan
Your training is built from scratch and updated continuously.
The Support
Guidance and support that turns good training into great results.
The Coaching
A real person to message and talk with about your training.
Personalized pacing
Structured around you
Workout variety
Race-specific progression
Fueling guidance
Injury prevention
Strength and cross-training
Race-day strategy
Run review and feedback
Adjust based on progress
Supportive accountability
Responsive communication
THE COACHES
A small coaching team
that stays small on purpose
Two full-time coaches with elite credentials and decades of experience. No assistants, no hand-offs, no rotating roster. Your coach knows your name, your history, and your goals — because they only work with a limited number of athletes at a time.
Founder | 25+ yr running/coaching
• USA Track & Field 1 & 2 Certified
• 100+ Boston Qualifiers coached
• Mentored by 4x Olympian
• Formerly nationally ranked miler
Cory has spent 25+ years in the sport, first as a nationally ranked runner on a full scholarship at Villanova, now coaching everyday athletes to PRs and BQs. He founded RYPB in 2013 and is a regular contributor to Outside and Runner's World.
"Cory took my marathon from 3:30 to 2:43 across two training blocks. Professional, responsive, and the programs he builds are next level."
— Michael K.
Featured in: Runner's World · Outside · Trail Runner
Coach | 20+ yr running/coaching
• BS Exercise Physiology
• 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials
• 1:04 half-marathoner
• Mentored by 30x Coach of the Year
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Brandon brings 20+ years of elite running and coaching experience to RYPB. He specializes in training design, race strategy, and athlete development, and has coached runners from first-time marathoners to Olympic Trials qualifiers.
"He's trained me through my first marathon, pregnancy, and postpartum — all while balancing a full-time job and being a parent."
— Samantha W.
Featured in: Runner's World · USA Today · Daily Mail
VERIFIED RESULTS
Real runners. Real results.
170+ 5-star reviews for two coaches. They're from public Google, Facebook and Trustpilot reviews that anyone can verify.
We Coach Real People With Real Lives
Night shift worker · Busy dad · Almost 40 with zero miles logged · Competitive age group racer chasing PRs · Self-coached and stuck at the same PR for years · Working mom · Military pipeline candidate · Mid-50s and faster than ever · Postpartum · Former college athlete picking up a new sport · Busy professionals needing flexible plans · Stay-at-home mom of two · 42-year-old chasing Boston · Rotating schedules · Haven't run since the '80s
SIMPLE PRICING
One plan.
One dedicated coach.
One step away from
your next PR.
A small team by design. We cap our roster so every athlete gets real attention — not a coach who's spread too thin.
"The monthly fee is well worth investing in myself. If you're on the fence, you should definitely consider Run Your Personal Best."
- Brian T.
"When I started my marathon journey, I was skeptical about working with a coach. It proved to be the best decision I could have made!"
- Amanda K.
1-on-1 Run Coaching
$159/month
Monthly recurring
One dedicated coach, start to finish
Fueling and nutrition guidance
Workouts sync to GPS watch
Direct message with your coach
Monthly one-on-one coaching calls
Coach feedback on key workouts
Pre-race strategy and pacing calls
Strength and cross-training
Cancel anytime • One-time payment options available — just ask.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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TALK TO A COACH
Let's see if we're a good fit.
Cory or Brandon, not a bot, not a salesperson, will talk through your goals, schedule, and the right coaching approach for you.