Amanda Brooks
Online running coach for everyday runners of all paces
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certified Running Coach, United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy; Certified Ultra Running Coach; Certified Personal Trainer with Sport Nutrition |
| Practice | Run to the Finish |
Amanda Brooks is an online running coach who helps everyday runners of all paces train smarter and stay healthy. She started running in 2002 and founded Run to the Finish in 2007. She has a journalism background and has written more than 2,000 running articles. She has coached hundreds of runners one on one and thousands more through group programs. She also wrote a running book and co-hosts a running podcast.
What Amanda helps with
Amanda helps runners who want to reach goals from a first 5K to a marathon PR. Her focus is on training that fits real life and keeps runners injury free.
- Training for a first 5K
- Training for a marathon PR
- Staying injury free while training
- Building strength for race training
- Pacing a marathon
- Running with IT band problems
- Fueling and nutrition for runners
- Finding a training plan that fits a busy life
Who Amanda works with
Amanda works with middle and back-of-the-pack runners. Her clients include beginners, ultra runners and masters runners, at all ages and paces. They do not need to be fast, but they must be ready to do the work and want results.
Background and qualifications
Amanda Brooks started running in 2002 and founded Run to the Finish in 2007 as a way to connect with other runners. The site began as a personal blog. With her journalism background, it grew into a running education resource. She is a certified running coach, certified ultra running coach and certified personal trainer with sport nutrition. She has more than a decade of coaching experience. She has logged more than 38,000 miles and written more than 2,000 articles. She wrote the book Run To The Finish: The Everyday Runners Guide and co-hosts a running podcast.
Amanda Brooks pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one online running coaching
- Online running group
- Training plans
- Strength training programs
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The CoachVouch take
Amanda pairs coaching with a team of certified running coaches and gear testers who review more than 200 running shoes a year.
Best for everyday runners who are not chasing elite times and want to train consistently without injury.
Common questions
How much does Amanda Brooks charge?
Coaching with Amanda runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Amanda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Amanda Brooks help with?
Amanda Brooks helps with training for a first 5K, training for a marathon PR, staying injury free while training and building strength for race training.
Does Amanda Brooks coach online?
Amanda is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Amanda Brooks certified?
Amanda Brooks lists: Certified Running Coach, United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy; Certified Ultra Running Coach; Certified Personal Trainer with Sport Nutrition.
Is there a team of coaches at Run to the Finish?
Yes. Amanda built a team of certified running coaches for different goals.
How do I contact Amanda Brooks?
Send Amanda a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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