Meet Your Personal Running Coach & Join a Supportive Running Community
Expert coaching. Real progress. A running journey rooted in understanding, purpose, and joy.
Expert coaching. Real results. Lifelong passion for running.
Running is More Than a Sport. It's a Journey.
At Running Fit Lab, we believe running should feel fulfilling, empowering, and deeply personal — whether you’re pursuing your first finish line or chasing your next marathon PR.
We break down the mechanics of running, teach you how your body works, build confidence in every athlete, and surround you with a team who genuinely believes in you.
Because running isn’t something you do alone.
It’s a team sport — with coaches, friends, community, and encouragement guiding you every step of the way.
Meet Coach Francisco Gomez
Coach Francisco Gomez brings a rare blend of experience, empathy, and scientific insight to every runner he coaches. With a lifelong passion for the sport and a gift for teaching people how to truly understand their bodies, he guides runners toward stronger, smarter, more joyful running.
Credentials and Experience:
Certified Running Coach — RRCA & USATF
15+ marathons completed, including Boston & New York City
Cross Country Coach at Cal Maritime Academy
Deep expertise in biomechanics, strength training, nutrition, and injury prevention
But what runners appreciate most isn’t the résumé — it’s his ability to listen, observe, simplify the complex, and make every athlete feel seen and supported.
Coaching Philosophy:
Run by Feel — Not Just by Data
Running isn’t a math problem. It’s movement, intuition, and experience. Francisco teaches runners how to trust their bodies — not just their watches.
Prioritize Mental Well-Being
Running should feel therapeutic, not stressful. Joy, confidence, and self-kindness are built into every plan.
Train Smarter by Slowing Down
Easy miles build strong runners. Sustainable progress comes from patience, not constant intensity.
Community Over Competition
Every runner has a unique path. At Running Fit Lab, you’re supported, celebrated, and encouraged to become the best version of you.
But what runners appreciate most isn’t the résumé — it’s his ability to listen, observe, simplify the complex, and make every athlete feel seen and supported.
Running is a journey of self-discovery. With the right support, every runner can achieve more than they believe possible.”
— Coach Francisco Gomez
Building Stronger, Happier Runners Across the Bay Area
Running Fit Lab is more than a coaching service — it’s a community. We lead weekly running classes, organize local races, support athletes through training cycles, and create a space where every runner feels welcomed, encouraged, and inspired.
Together, we make running a lifestyle — not a chore.
