Running Explained
Running coaching and training plans for runners
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Sessions | Online |
Running Explained is a running coaching business that helps runners train with a clear plan. It offers one-on-one coaching, a training app called The Run Club App, and more than 30 training plans. Coach Nick works with clients on goals from a first 5K to a Boston qualifier. The team also runs a podcast, a newsletter, and free tools like a pace calculator and a Norwegian Singles calculator.
What Running helps with
Running Explained helps runners who get plans with no context and want to know why each workout works. It covers goals from a first 5K to a Boston qualifier.
- Training for a first 5K
- Chasing a Boston qualifying time
- Training for a marathon or half marathon
- Returning to running after an injury
- Fitting training around a busy schedule
- Understanding the reason behind each workout
- Adding strength training to a running plan
Who Running works with
Clients range from new runners to those chasing a Boston qualifier. Some come back from injury. Others train for a marathon after a long break or while raising a busy family.
How Running works
Each 1:1 client gets a dedicated coach who adjusts the plan every week and answers questions along the way. The plan is built around the runner's goals, schedule, and body. Downloadable plans explain the reason behind every workout. The Run Club App bundles run and strength plans with a community and coaching know-how.
Background and qualifications
- Offers more than 30 training plans
- Runs The Run Club App
- Hosts a running podcast
- Publishes a weekly newsletter called The Weekly Stride
Running Explained pricing
Programs and services
- 1:1 coaching
- The Run Club App
- The Run Club PLUS
- Downloadable training plans
- Custom training plans
- Call a Coach consults
Running Explained reviews
The CoachVouch take
Offers a training app with run and strength plans and a community, alongside 1:1 coaching.
Best for runners who want to understand why their training works, from a first 5K to a Boston qualifier.
Common questions
How much does Running Explained charge?
Coaching with Running runs $75 to $175 an hour. Message Running from this page for an exact quote.
What does Running Explained help with?
Running Explained helps with training for a first 5K, chasing a Boston qualifying time, training for a marathon or half marathon and returning to running after an injury.
Does Running Explained coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Running Explained help runners coming back from injury?
Yes. One 1:1 client returned from injury and completed two half marathons and two marathons with coaching from Coach Nick.
Can I get coaching without paying for 1:1 sessions?
Yes. The Run Club App gives you run and strength plans, a community, and coaching know-how for a fraction of 1:1 pricing.
How do I contact Running Explained?
Send Running a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.