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Go Further, Faster with a

Online Philadelphia Running Coach 

We're the experts in bringing professional level running

coaching and training plans to the greater Philadelphia running

community.

Coaches featured in

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Coaching Made For You

Crush your next race with the support of a personal running coach. Whether you want to run your first 5K, run the Philadelphia Marathon or qualify for the Boston Marathon, we provide online running coaching to Philadelphia and custom training plans to help you reach your goals faster.

Marathon

Half Marathon

Boston Qualifying

Ultra Running

Mile to 10 Mile

Fitness

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Custom running programs 

delivered in the leading app

for runners 

Our personal running coach Philadelphia will formulate a tailor-made running schedule based on your specific needs, level, and goals. The result is a training program that exceeds any run-of-the-mill training plan.

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Handcrafted by professionally trained running coaches

Our full-time online running coaches have been mentored by the world's best running coaches. They have devoted their professional careers to mastering the art and science of running theory and training plan design.

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Every resource you need at your fingertips

Access videos showing proper warm-up technique, connect with a supportive private social community of runners and other exclusive client-only tools.

Our program works. 

But don't just take our word for it.

From first races to the Philadelphia Marathon, 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

Coaching and Training Services

How does online running coaching work?

Using the leading running app, your dedicated coach builds you a custom, variety-filled training program. It is designed to fit your unique lifestyle and tailored to meet your goals.

 

You'll receive guidance, support and feedback from your personal coach. The app allows your coach to closely monitor and adjust your training based on your individual progress. 

 

The result is a comprehensive running program that far exceeds any standard training plan.

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Founder &

Head Coach

Founder &

Head Coach

Founder &

Head Coach

Coach

Cory Smith

Elite runner and coach for over 25 years.

 

Cory holds a USA Track & Field Level 1 and 2 Endurance Certification. His training methodologies evolved from a mentorship with world-renowned Philadelphia running coach & four-time Olympian Marcus O'Sullivan.

His personal bests include a 4:03 mile, 8:05 3k, 14:13 5k and a 1:10:28 half marathon at age 36.

Coach &

Elite Director

Coach

Brandon Birdsong

Elite runner and coach for over 15 years.

 

Brandon holds a BS in exercise physiology. He has been mentored by the world's best distance coaches, including Damon Martin, 30-time winner of National Coach of the Year.

He is a 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier and holds personal bests of 29:54 10k and 1:04:21 half marathon.

Meet The Coaches

We pride ourselves on being two of the most accessible and effective personal running coaches.

Join Our Team of Philly Runners and Transform Your Running

We know how to make people faster. Let's talk.

Our personal running coach will look for actionable ways to improve your training. After speaking with us we’re sure you'll want to work with our best online running coaches.

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