Running Explained
Science-based running coaching, training plans and app for runners
| Hourly rate range | $65 to $100 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Sessions | Online |
Running Explained is a running coaching business for runners at every level, from a first 5K to a Boston qualifier. It offers 1:1 coaching, downloadable training plans, custom plans and a training app called The Run Club App. The library has 30+ plans that come with the reasons behind each workout. It also runs a podcast, a weekly newsletter and free tools like a pace calculator and a Norwegian singles calculator.
What Running helps with
Running Explained helps runners who feel lost with generic plans. It gives them structure and the reasons behind their training.
- Training for a first 5K
- Chasing a Boston qualifier
- Preparing for a goal race with a ready-made plan
- Returning to running after injury
- Training for a marathon with a busy schedule
- Setting a personal record
- Adding strength work to run training
Who Running works with
Clients range from new runners aiming for a first 5K to experienced runners going after a Boston qualifier. Testimonials come from clients returning from injury and from a runner training for a first marathon in almost ten years. Some clients run half marathons and marathons.
How Running works
1:1 coaching is built around each runner's goals, schedule and body. A dedicated coach adjusts the plan every week and answers questions along the way. The Run Club App holds run and strength plans plus a community for year-round training. Downloadable plans explain the why behind every workout. A 60 second quiz points runners to the right next step.
Background and qualifications
- Offers 30+ training plans
- Runs a podcast
- Runs a training app called The Run Club App
- Coach Nick works with 1:1 clients
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 full range of options, from 30+ downloadable plans to an app to 1:1 coaching, with the reasoning behind each workout explained.
Best for runners who want to understand why their training works, at any level from a first 5K to a Boston qualifier.
Common questions
How much does Running Explained charge?
Coaching with Running runs $65 to $100 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Running Explained help with?
Running Explained helps with training for a first 5K, chasing a Boston qualifier, preparing for a goal race with a ready-made plan and returning to running after injury.
Does Running Explained coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Running Explained coach runners returning from injury?
Yes. A 1:1 coaching client used Coach Nick's coaching to return from injury and finish two half marathons and two marathons healthy.
Is there an option cheaper than 1:1 coaching?
Yes. The Run Club App gives access to run and strength plans, community and coaching know-how for a fraction of 1:1 pricing.
How do I contact Running Explained?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Running and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
Similar coaches to compare
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Hector Feliciano Ayala
Hector Feliciano Ayala is a personal trainer and performance coach in Washington, D.C. He trains HYROX and hybrid athletes, and also coaches busy people who want to get strong and feel better. He is a HYROX Academy certified performance coach and a former collegiate basketball athlete from Puerto Rico. He runs Hector's Fitness Advantage, which offers training in a studio, at a client's home, on Zoom and through an app.
Jason Fitzgerald
Jason Fitzgerald is an online running coach who helps runners get faster and stay injury free. He runs Strength Running, which offers marathon and half marathon training plans, strength programs for runners, and a coaching community. He also hosts a podcast. His free running course has 82,316 runners signed up. His plans put strength training at the center of run training.
Jayne Nisbet
Jayne Nisbet is a running and performance coach in London who helps runners and HYROX athletes reach their next goal. She is a former international high jumper and has over 20 years of experience working with athletes and runners. She founded The Athlete Edge. Her plans combine running, strength work and movement guidance, and they are built around each client's daily life.
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Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.