Nic Acampora
Running coach and biokineticist based in South Africa
| Hourly rate range | $65 to $100 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Health coach |
| Based in | South Africa |
| Credentials | MSc Sports Medicine; BSc Sports Science - Biokinetics (Hons) |
| Practice | Making A Runner |
Nic Acampora is a running coach and biokineticist based in South Africa. He coaches runners of all levels, from a first 5km to ultra marathons. His work covers running plans, strength training and injury management. He holds an MSc in Sports Medicine. He also hosts the Making A Runner podcast, where he talks with coaches, sport scientists and nutritionists about training and staying healthy.
What Nic helps with
Nic helps runners build fitness over the long term, recover from injury and reach race goals. He puts smart training and consistency ahead of high volume.
- Training for distances from 5km to ultra marathon
- Improving race times and chasing a new PR
- Building an aerobic base
- Returning to running after injury
- Finding and fixing the root cause of an injury
- Adding strength training to a running plan
- Staying consistent with training
- Sport-specific strength and conditioning for non-runners
Who Nic works with
Nic works with runners of all levels, from people training for their first 5km to ultra marathon runners. He also coaches runners who are injured and want to return to training. His strength and conditioning work is open to athletes in other sports too.
How Nic works
Nic puts smart training ahead of high volume. He values consistency over sudden spikes in intensity, and long-term development over short-term gains. His comprehensive coaching brings running plans, strength training and injury management together in one program. Injury clients follow return-to-running programs that address the root cause and rebuild capacity. Plans are tailored to each runner's goals, schedule and body.
Background and qualifications
Nic Acampora is a biokineticist and running coach. He holds an MSc in Sports Medicine and a BSc Honours in Sports Science with a focus on Biokinetics. He has seen many talented runners sidelined by injuries that could have been prevented, and that shapes how he coaches. He also runs the Making A Runner podcast, which features guests such as coach Mike Roscoe, sport scientist Andy Brodziak and sports nutritionist Annie Bothma.
Nic Acampora pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive coaching with running, strength and injury management
- Running coaching plans from 5km to ultra marathon
- Sport-specific strength and conditioning
- Injury management and return-to-running programs
- Free consultation
- Making A Runner podcast
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The CoachVouch take
Nic is a biokineticist with an MSc in Sports Medicine who combines running plans, strength work and injury management in one program.
Best for runners who want to train consistently, avoid injury or return to running after one.
Common questions
How much does Nic Acampora charge?
Coaching with Nic runs $65 to $100 an hour. Message Nic from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nic Acampora help with?
Nic Acampora helps with training for distances from 5km to ultra marathon, improving race times and chasing a new PR, building an aerobic base and returning to running after injury.
Is Nic Acampora certified?
Nic Acampora lists: MSc Sports Medicine; BSc Sports Science - Biokinetics (Hons).
Does Nic Acampora coach injured runners?
Yes. He offers return-to-running programs that address the root cause of the injury and rebuild capacity.
Does Nic coach athletes who are not runners?
Yes. His sport-specific strength and conditioning service is built for athletes in other sports too.
How do I contact Nic Acampora?
Send Nic a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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