Sage Canaday
Run coach for road, trail and ultrarunners
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Practice | Higher Running |
Sage Canaday is an elite runner who leads Higher Running, a run coaching company. The company coaches road, trail and ultrarunners on any surface and at any distance, from the 5km to 100 miles. Athletes work with a coach one on one or follow a training plan built with the same methods. Clients have reached personal bests, Boston qualifiers and race wins. Higher Running also offers a podcast, a newsletter and free training plans.
What Sage helps with
Higher Running helps runners train well and reach goals at distances from the 5km to 100 miles. Coaches adjust training to each runner's body, goals and life.
- Setting personal bests
- Qualifying for Boston
- Training for trail and ultra events
- Preparing for road races from 5km to marathon
- Learning how to train well as a newer runner
- Preparing for high-level elite racing
- Fitting training around daily life
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 clarity and direction. The roster also includes experienced runners chasing personal bests and qualifying standards, and elite competitors preparing for high-level racing.
How Sage works
Coaching is built on evidence-based training principles and years of hands-on work with athletes. Coaches adapt training to the runner's body, goals and life. Communication is clear and responsive. Training plans use the same science-informed methods as the one-on-one coaching. The team offers plans for the 5km to 10km, half marathon, marathon and ultra, plus an All In add on.
Background and qualifications
Sage Canaday is an elite runner. He runs Higher Running, a coaching company for road, trail and ultrarunners. The company offers individual coaching, a coaching option called The Breakthrough Lab, and training plans for many distances. Its athletes have earned personal bests, Boston qualifiers and race wins across roads, trails and long adventure days.
Sage Canaday pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- The Breakthrough Lab
- Training plans for 5km to 10km, half marathon, marathon and ultra
- All In add on
- Free training plans
- Ultimate Run Course
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The CoachVouch take
Sage Canaday is an elite runner who leads a coaching company that covers every distance from the 5km to 100 miles.
Best for road, trail and ultrarunners who want long-term coaching and value clear, responsive communication.
Common questions
How much does Sage Canaday charge?
Coaching with Sage runs $75 to $190 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sage Canaday help with?
Sage Canaday helps with setting personal bests, qualifying for Boston, training for trail and ultra events and preparing for road races from 5km to marathon.
Does Higher Running coach beginners?
Yes. Some clients are earlier in their running and want guidance and clarity. The team also coaches experienced and elite runners.
What distances does Higher Running cover?
The team coaches any surface and any distance, from the 5km to 100 miles. Training plans cover 5km to 10km, half marathon, marathon and ultra.
How do I contact Sage Canaday?
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