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Customized Training Plan

First 5K up to Ultra-Marathon, I will customize the right plan designed just for you. We’ll take a look at your fitness, training, and racing history, current training volume, paces, workout preferences, life schedule, strengths, weaknesses, short and long-term training and racing goals. Your plan is easily accessible by browser or phone app.

Detailed Workouts

Based upon your preferences and goals, your training plan will include a mix of varied workouts, including easy pace and long runs, steady state runs, tempo and tempo intervals, hill repeats, cruise, speed, and sprint intervals. Every workout will have your goal training zones (effort, pace, heart rate, and power) listed for you to easily plan ahead.

Strength/Core Program

My primary goal as a coach is to have healthy and happy runners. I will advise you on how to train wisely, not going too fast or too far or doing too much. We will create a runner wellness plan and incorporate mobility, core, strength training, and mental planning. We’ll also discuss cross-training, running form, nutrition, hydration, and running gear advice.

Coach Mike Given

Beginner to Advanced Runners
Youth to Adult Runners
5K to Ultra Marathon Training
Virtual and In-Person Coaching
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USATF Certified Run Coach
McMillan Certified Run Coach
STRYD Certified Power Coach
Life Time Certified Run Coach
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
Boston Marathon Qualifier
Chicago/New York/Ultra Marathoner
Race Pacer/Run Club Group Leader
Volunteer Youth Sports Coach
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

More About Me

Mike is an excellent coach. I trained with him for my first marathon. His plans were effective and highly individualized. What’s more, Mike responds very quickly and thoroughly. I intend to go back to him for my next marathon.

Christopher

Coach Mike helped me achieve my goal of running a sub 3 hour marathon in my first marathon attempt when I ran a 2:58 at Philly 2023. I had a wonderful time working with him. For the first 10 weeks of training, I was only using a structured plan I purchased from the internet with running, core, and weight training, but I was extremely close to becoming over-injured and unable to make it to the start line. Mike adjusted my training and advised me out of injury, so I was able to show up for race day. He fine-tuned my internet training plan to figure out what my personal race pace should look like. In the week leading up to the race, Mike spoke with me one-on-one to go through all the nuts and bolts of hitting my A, B, and C goals. After the race, Mike and I did a debrief which helped me understand what I can do even better next time to avoid injury and optimize performance (and fun). Coach Mike was invaluable in helping me enjoy my first marathon experience, and I highly recommend him.

Tristan

Mike is an excellent coach who understands the needs of runners and gives them personalized advice. I wanted to get a sub 2 hour finish and was looking for tips to improve as I was pretty close and somehow missing it. Mike told me to slow down during practice and enjoy the run. While it seemed counter intuitive, it did wonders on race day. It also gave me consistency on race day with equal splits. In addition to excellent coaching, Mike also makes you feel at home during runs with periodic chats and keeping it cool! I will definitely recommend him for your running!

Laks

Mike has provided me with good advice on many running topics, including easy run pacing, long run distance planning, adjusting effort for heat conditions, adding miles to training at goal race pace, and pre-race nutrition.

Yoi

Whether you’re preparing to run your first marathon, or if you’ve never run a day in your life, Michael can give you advice on training plans to help you meet your race day goals. Even if you aren’t planning on signing up for a race, he can provide lots of knowledgeable information if you have questions about running issues, injuries, shoe recommendations, watch recommendations and even running routes in your area. He makes group runs fun for everyone and is especially encouraging to newcomers to the sport.

Kim

I’ve known Mike for nearly a decade and find him down to earth, upbeat, easy going, unusually supportive and strong! Mike is my go-to for advice on injury prevention and treatment, as well as event training and planning. He’s quite committed and fearless when challenges present themselves. Ever since I’ve known Mike he’s been passionately forming or joining teams that help people of all ages and athletic abilities improve or overcome challenges.

Dave

Mike does a wonderful job of making all runners feel welcome and at ease. Joining the run groups with Mike have helped me to focus on building my own fitness and positive mindset.

Lea

I have been running with Mike for more than 3 years. He knows a lot about running and I have personally become a better runner with the assistance of his knowledge. I have the pleasure of running with Mike twice a week as he leads our run club. If I have a question, I know that I can just ask Mike and get a very good answer.

Scott

I have known Mike for over 10 years. His story is one of perseverance and tenacity. He went from being clinically obese to qualifying for the Boston Marathon in three years. That does not happen by coincidence. He got there by thoroughly researching training, nutrition and mindset. If you’re considering to use him as your coach, I recommend his unconditionally.

Alberto

Run Coaching PLan

$99.00

Per Month

FREE Consultation Session
Detailed Athlete Evaluation
Customized Training Plan
Workout Zone Setting
Strength/Core Program
Race Planning/Goal Setting
Weekly Progress Call
Frequent Feedback
Unlimited Contact
Phone/Email/Text/Chat/Video

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