Greg McMillan
Running coach with online plans, pace tools and one-on-one coaching
| Hourly rate range | $65 to $125 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | McMillan Running |
Greg McMillan is a running coach who helps runners of all levels train for races from the mile to the marathon. He built the McMillan Running Calculator, which sets training paces and predicts race times. His clients include Olympian Andrew Lemoncello and Houston Marathon champion Kelly Liljeblad. He offers online coaching, in-person coaching through other coaches, training plans and a run team. He also helps runners aim for Boston Marathon qualifying times.
What Greg helps with
Greg works with runners on pacing, race goals and training plans. He also covers strength, injury, heat and nutrition topics.
- Setting training paces from a recent race time
- Predicting race times at other distances
- Qualifying for the Boston Marathon
- Choosing a training plan by experience level
- Adjusting pace for heat and altitude
- Working out daily calories for weight loss while keeping mileage
- Training on a treadmill with structured workouts
- Finding out if you run better at short or long races
Who Greg works with
Greg's plans are sorted into four levels. Level 1 is for new runners who have never run or have not finished a race. Level 4 is for seasoned racers who run 4 to 7 days a week and do long runs of at least 90 minutes. Runners chasing a Boston qualifying time also use his tools.
How Greg works
Greg sorts runners into types by comparing their short and long race times in his calculator. The types are Speedster, Endurance Monster and Combo Runner. Training paces include easy, long run, tempo, cruise interval, critical velocity, lactate threshold and VO2max paces. His tools also include a Bakken Double Threshold pace range for the Norwegian method. Runners get race pace workouts matched to their goal distance and time. Heart rate zones and power zones are also part of the system.
Background and qualifications
Greg McMillan is a running coach behind McMillan Running. His pace calculator, training plans and coaching serve runners at every level. Olympic medalist and New York City Marathon champion Rod Dixon has praised his coaching. Olympian Andrew Lemoncello says Greg guided him through his running career all the way to the Olympics. Houston Marathon champion Kelly Liljeblad credits most of his running success to his training philosophy. He has also written books for runners.
Greg McMillan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one online coaching
- In-person coaching with certified coaches
- Run Team membership with a free trial
- Custom training plans
- Free training plan
- Strength and injury programs
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The CoachVouch take
Greg built a pace calculator that sorts runners into Speedster, Endurance Monster or Combo types and sets workouts to match.
Best for runners who want race-specific paces and a plan built around their goal time, from first races to Boston qualifying.
Common questions
How much does Greg McMillan charge?
Coaching with Greg runs $65 to $125 an hour. Message Greg from this page for an exact quote.
What does Greg McMillan help with?
Greg McMillan helps with setting training paces from a recent race time, predicting race times at other distances, qualifying for the Boston Marathon and choosing a training plan by experience level.
Does Greg McMillan coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does Greg McMillan help runners qualify for Boston?
Yes. His Can You BQ tool shows the times a runner needs at other distances and how much improvement is needed. Runners who need 3% or less improvement often hit the qualifying time in their next marathon.
Does McMillan Running offer coaching in person?
Yes. In-person coaching is offered through individual coaches, and it varies by coach. Online one-on-one coaching is also available.
How do I contact Greg McMillan?
Send Greg a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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