We know this because this is the average amount our athletes improve after 12 weeks working with us.
In fact, in 2019, we helped athletes set over 867 PRs (2020 data not available because of Covid).
So, how do we make this happen?
We have multiple different plan types to suit your budget and needs.
If you want to set yourself up to be the most prepared and fit you’ve ever been, we can help!
We’ve been coaching runners since 2009, one of the first companies to actually start “online coaching for runners”.
We started because we saw a lot of runners struggling to improve using “template plans” or even purchased plans that were really just a styled PDF and generalized for anyone.
Runners like you want, and should have, a training plan that takes into account your age and training history, adapts based on how you progress, and can adjust when “life” happens.
We believe these are critical to your long-term progression and success as well. It’s one of our fundamental pillars – no one-size training plan fits all.
Throughout our years of coaching, we’ve learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t, and which successes for we’ve had for our athletes can be duplicated. We’re excited to pass on all our knowledge to you!
What started as emailing excel sheets back and forth to our athletes has now become one of the most robust, running-specific training and coaching platforms based on athlete feedback, such as including explanations for the “why” of every workout, adding custom, race-specific strength exercises directly into your schedule, and including nutrition and injury information as part of your training plan.
We’re ready to help you become a fitter, faster runner and crush your next race (and beyond)!
We know that not all runners are training for a race (or at least not training for one all the time).
Maybe you just want to get fitter and lose some weight or perhaps you just love running and want to learn how to improve.
Of course, you could be in a break between races, with no specific goal, but wanting to get stronger, injury-free or stay motivated.
Whatever your reason, we’ve created specific programs to help you make the most of your training.
Because, if we’ve learned anything from our decades of coaching, it’s this:
Not having a focus or goal for your training is the surest way to stagnate progress or fall off track.
As an example, data shows that runners who work on their weaknesses (i.e. endurance, speed, weight loss, etc) for 6-10 weeks between training for races were 2 x more likely to run a personal best at their next race compared to runners who took a break.
Likewise, in a study conducted by Dr. Jinger Gottschall of Penn State University, researchers showed that 98.8% of participants who utilized a group training plan to stay accountable to their exercise routine never missed a workout.
So, how do we keep training innovative and fun while also helping you consistently improve?
We have multiple different plan types to suit your budget and needs. Let us show you how we can help you!
We’ve been coaching runners since 2009, one of the first companies to actually start “online coaching for runners”.
For many years, we mainly focused on helping runners train for races. However, over the years, we’ve learned two important things…
Many runners don’t always want to be training for a race and need help in that time between
And there are many of you who don’t even have races as a goal – you just want to enjoy running more and improve.
So, over the past few years, we’ve applied a lot about what we’ve learned works and doesn’t work when training for races and adapted it to runners who aren’t training for races.
What started as a platform geared towards runners training for races has become one of the most unique ways for runners to target their training and have more fun while being guided by an expert plan and coaches.
Now, we’re ready to help you become a fitter, more knowledgeable runner and make training as fun as it has ever been
A schedule completely customized to your ability level, current training, age and goals. Plus, guidance for every workout, including specific paces and instructions for why and how-to.
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We build injury prevention work into your plan based on your past injury history so you know exactly what to do each day to stay healthy. Plus, get a step-by-step treatment and rehab plan if you're already injured.
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Your training comes with a complete nutrition course to teach you what and how to eat to lose weight, fuel for your training and fuel during the race. Plus, it you have access to all of our premium courses like how to improve your running form, active stretching, kettlebells and more.
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Strength workouts completely customized to your ability level, current training, age and goals. No gym needed, although there are options for those that have or want to use one.
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We have coaching options to fit your budget and how much coaching you need. Our coaches will help make adjustments to your schedule when needed. Optionally, you can get feedback on any workout and ask any questions you have.
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We know that no training plan ever goes completely as scheduled. Work, family and other issues will pop up, plus you may respond better to training than planned. Our plans not only adapt to your progress based on your logged workouts, but our coaches can adjust your schedule for any circumstance that comes up
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Your training schedule is custom created and meticulously written just for you. We take data from your previous training, current PRs, best training days and develop a personalized training schedule that is uniquely suited for your work/life schedule, strengths and your weaknesses to ensure you get the most of your running.
We use our team of expert coaches to help answer your questions, adjust your training, and keep you accountable. You can ask questions in our private stream, post questions when you log your workouts, and interact with us during the live calls.
Your training integrates strength work into your schedule – not just throws it on top. You’ll know exactly what you need to do each day of the week. Moreover, the strength work is progressive (building you up and not remaining static) and targeted to your specific race distance.
Each one of your workouts comes with a specific explanation of why you’re doing that session and an in-depth article on how to execute should you have any questions. This helps you understand how every run fits together and instills belief and confidence in your training.
Our platform helps to keep you motivated by connecting you to a support system of other runners like you who are there to encourage you after a tough workout, send a congrats after a new milestone, and keep you on track when you want to skip a run. Your training plan also has built-in features to help you keep your eyes on the prize!
Get a step-by-step plan to identify your weaknesses and where you’re susceptible to injury (and how to fix). If you’re already injured, you’ll get a day-by-day treatment and rehab plan as well.
Your training comes with a complete nutrition course to teach you what and how to eat to lose weight, fuel for your training, fuel during the race, stay healthy, and more. Plus, it you have access to all of our premium courses like how to improve your running form, active stretching, kettlebells and more.
We know what it’s like to be a busy runner, so our schedules and platform make it easy to stick to your training. Receive daily text reminders of your workouts, import your workouts into your favorite watch, calendar or app, and easily export your data so your coaches can analyze. Now you can fit training smart around your busy life!
Giving an example schedule is actually very difficult because we custom write all of our plans. That means no two training schedules will look alike.
The example schedule here is a brief overview, mainly focused on our philosophy and how it would apply to training. The mileage numbers and workouts are not what you would be asked to run. Your plan would be custom written for you based on your experience level and goals.
You don’t have to be an elite runner, in your 20’s, or even run fast to fit in with this group.
The RunnersConnect community is filled with all types of runners – young, old, marathoners, 5kers, new to the sport, grizzled veterans and more.
We’re even global – with athletes from 80 different countries.
What we do all have in common is a love for running and a desire to improve, stay healthy and enjoy the sport more!
So, I can almost guarantee you’ll fit in with this group and love your new team!
The plans we write for this group are also customized to your age, goals, training experience and injury history. We can write your plan in miles or kilometers, whichever you prefer. So whether you’re just getting started on your running journey or you’re an experienced runner looking for that edge, our plan will work for you.
We know you have a lot of options when it comes to getting a custom training plan, so why choose us?
I’ve highlighted a lot of the unique features included in our training plans in the videos above, which I think already make our plans some of the best you can find, but here are some unique ways we’re better than the competition.
