Meet Your Personal Running Coach & Join Our Supportive Running Community
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 be fun, fulfilling, and accessible to everyone — whether you’re chasing your first finish line or your next marathon PR. We break down the mechanics of running, build confidence, and surround you with a team who believes in you.
Running is a team sport: friends, family, coaches, and teammates come together to help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Meet Coach Francisco Gomez
Credentials and Experience:
Certified Running Coach: RRCA and USATF
15+ marathons completed — including the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon
Cross Country Coach at Cal Maritime Academy
Deep expertise in biomechanics, strength training for runners, nutrition, and injury prevention
His Coaching Philosophy:
Run by Feel, Not Just by Data
Running isn't a math problem. It’s an experience. Francisco teaches you how to trust your instincts — not just your watch.Prioritize Mental Health
Running should heal you, not stress you. Mental strength, self-kindness, and joy are baked into every plan.Train Smarter by Slowing Down
Francisco helps runners understand that easy miles build strong runners — and speed comes from patience, not constant red-lining.Community Over Competition
At Running Fit Lab, you're not racing against others — you're competing with the best version of yourself, supported by a team that lifts you higher.
"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
We proudly lead weekly group runs, organize local races, and foster a running community where every runner — new or experienced — feels welcomed, supported, and inspired.
Together, we make running more than just training — we make it a lifestyle.
