Sage Canaday
Running coach for road, trail and ultrarunners, based in Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Health coach |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Practice | Higher Running |
Sage Canaday is an elite runner who runs Higher Running, a coaching company in Colorado. The team coaches road runners, trail runners and ultrarunners at any distance, from the 5km to 100 miles. Each athlete gets one dedicated coach. Clients have set personal bests, qualified for Boston and won races. Higher Running also sells training plans for the 5km to 10km, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances.
What Sage helps with
Higher Running coaches runners who want steady, long-term progress on roads, trails and ultra courses. Goals range from learning to train well to racing at a high level.
- Chasing personal bests
- Qualifying for the Boston Marathon
- Training for 50km, 50 mile and 100km ultras
- Building an aerobic base
- Returning to running after injury
- Preparing for elite-level racing
- Learning how to train well as a newer runner
Who Sage works with
Higher Running coaches road runners, trail runners and ultrarunners. Some clients have years of structured training. Others are earlier in their running and want clear direction. The roster also includes elite competitors preparing for high-level racing. The team works best with athletes who value communication and long-term development.
How Sage works
Each athlete works with one dedicated coach who knows their history and goals. Training moves through phases across the year. These include aerobic base building, more specific workouts, and recovery. Coaches use GPS watch and heart rate data but do not coach by numbers alone. Athlete feedback, energy, stress and recovery also shape the plan. The team avoids rushing fitness before an athlete is ready.
Background and qualifications
Sage Canaday is an elite runner and the name behind Higher Running. The company offers individual coaching and a range of training plans for road, trail and ultra distances. Its coaching draws on exercise science and years of hands-on work with athletes. Its plans include a Training Guide with videos and a Training Zones Chart. The team also publishes a newsletter and a podcast.
Sage Canaday pricing
Programs and services
- Individual one-on-one coaching
- Monthly coaching
- The Breakthrough Lab
- Training plans for 5km to 10km, half marathon, marathon and ultra
- Marathon plans for Boston qualifying
- Free training plans
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The CoachVouch take
Higher Running pairs each athlete with one dedicated coach and also sells plans from the 5km up to 100km and 100 mile distances.
Best for road, trail and ultrarunners who want a long-term coaching relationship and steady progress.
Common questions
How much does Sage Canaday charge?
Coaching with Sage runs $75 to $190 an hour. Message Sage from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sage Canaday help with?
Sage Canaday helps with chasing personal bests, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, training for 50km, 50 mile and 100km ultras and building an aerobic base.
Does Higher Running coach trail and ultrarunners?
Yes. The team coaches road runners, trail runners and ultrarunners at any distance.
Can I train with Higher Running without 1:1 coaching?
Yes. Higher Running sells training plans for many distances. Each plan includes a Training Guide with videos and a Training Zones Chart.
How do I contact Sage Canaday?
Send Sage a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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