Runners Connect
Online running coaching and training plans for runners of all levels
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | RunnersConnect |
Runners Connect is an online running coaching company for runners of all levels. The team has coached runners since 2009 and was one of the first to offer online coaching for runners. It builds training plans and courses for races from the 5k to the marathon. The team has over 600 members. In the last 2 years it helped 867 runners set new personal bests.
What Runners helps with
Runners Connect helps runners train for races from the 5k to the marathon. It also covers injuries, nutrition, and strength work.
- Training for 5k and 10k races
- Preparing for a half marathon
- Preparing for a marathon
- Staying injury-free while training
- Eating and fueling for running
- Race day fueling
- Strength training for runners
- Improving running form
Who Runners works with
Runners Connect works with runners of all levels, from beginners to experienced racers. Its content covers masters runners and runners training for distances from the 5k to the marathon. Runners come from many countries.
How Runners works
The team treats each runner as an experiment of one and avoids template plans. Runners can start with a free course or pick a training plan. The programs include video courses, strength challenges, ebooks, and calculators for heart rate, pace, and improvement.
Background and qualifications
Runners Connect began coaching runners online in 2009. The founders started it after seeing runners stuck with generic template plans and purchased plans that were little more than a styled PDF. The team has grown to over 600 members. It has helped over 107,000 runners train smarter and stay injury-free. It also hosts the Run to the Top podcast.
Runners Connect pricing
Programs and services
- Free Insider Membership
- Training plans
- Free video courses
- Fitness bootcamps
- Strength training challenges
- Race day fueling guides
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The CoachVouch take
One of the first companies to offer online coaching for runners, starting in 2009.
Best for runners who want a plan built for them instead of a generic template.
Common questions
How much does Runners Connect charge?
Coaching with Runners runs $75 to $190 an hour. Message Runners from this page for an exact quote.
What does Runners Connect help with?
Runners Connect helps with training for 5k and 10k races, preparing for a half marathon, preparing for a marathon and staying injury-free while training.
Does Runners Connect coach online?
Runners is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does Runners Connect work with beginner runners?
Yes. The site has beginner running content and serves runners of all levels.
Does Runners Connect offer anything for free?
Yes. It offers a free membership and a free course with training guides, video courses, strength challenges, and ebooks.
How do I contact Runners Connect?
Send Runners a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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