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Personal Running Coach · SF Bay Area & Online

Your Coach.
Your Plan.
Your PR.

Certified running coaching tailored to your body, your goals, and your life — in person across the Bay Area or online from anywhere.

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Boston Qualifiers
I qualified for the Boston Marathon after one year of training with Coach. The personalized plan and accountability made all the difference.
Mike L.
Danville, CA · Boston Qualifier
College-Level Coach 22+ BQ Athletes
Why Running Fit Lab

Real Coaching.
Real Results.

This isn't a generic training app or a cookie-cutter plan. Every runner who works with us gets a personalized experience — built around how their body actually moves.

Personalized Plans

No templates. Your training is built around your gait, schedule, injury history, and goals. You'll always know why each workout matters.

In-Person & Online

Train on East Bay routes you know, or work with us online from anywhere in the US. Same high-touch coaching, same results.

Real Accountability

Your coach is a steady, supportive partner — not just someone who uploads workouts. Weekly feedback, form review, and strategy support throughout.

College-Level Coach

Our head coach brings 15+ years of experience, deep coaching pedigree from college-level programs, and an understanding of biomechanics and injury prevention.

The RFL Method

How We
Coach You.

Every coaching relationship at Running Fit Lab follows the same four-step framework — designed to build runners who understand their bodies and train with real purpose.

01
Evaluate
We start with a gait and movement evaluation to understand how your body runs — your mechanics, strengths, limiters, and injury history. This creates your personal coaching blueprint.
02
Educate
You learn the why behind every workout. Understanding your training — not just following it — makes you a smarter, more resilient runner who can adapt and self-manage.
03
Build
Your custom plan integrates running workouts, strength sessions, mobility work, pacing strategy, and recovery — all balanced around your life and your target race.
04
Refine
We continuously adjust based on your body's response, race calendar, and feedback — turning your training into a predictable path to improvement instead of guesswork.
Personal running coach training session at Running Fit Lab
Who We Coach

Every Runner.
Every Goal.

New Runners
Starting from zero? We'll build your foundation the right way — good form, smart pacing, and a training load your body can actually handle.
Marathon Runners
From your first 26.2 to chasing a Boston qualifier, we build strategic marathon plans backed by gait analysis and race-specific pacing work.
Half Marathon Runners
Train smarter for your next half — whether it's Livermore, Bay Breeze, or San Francisco. We'll dial in your speed, endurance, and race-day strategy.
Injury-Prone Runners
Tired of the injury-recovery cycle? We find the mechanical root cause and rebuild your training on a foundation that lasts.
Busy Professionals
Your training fits around your schedule — not the other way around. Efficient, purposeful sessions that deliver results even with a packed calendar.
Athletes in Other Sports
Soccer, tennis, CrossFit, triathlon — we build the running-specific conditioning and mechanics that make every other sport easier.
Coaching Packages

Choose Your
Package.

All packages include personalized training plans, video form review, gait analysis, strength programming, and unlimited support. No contracts — just coaching that works.

4 Sessions
$550
$137.50 per session
4 private coaching sessions
Custom training plan
Gait & movement assessment
Email & text support
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8 Sessions
$1,000
$125 per session
8 private coaching sessions
Custom training plan
Gait & movement assessment
Video form review
Priority email & text support
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12 Sessions
$1,440
$120 per session
12 private coaching sessions
Full race training plan
Gait & movement assessment
Video form review
Strength & mobility programming
Priority support throughout
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Where We Coach

We serve runners throughout the East Bay and greater SF Bay Area — in person on routes you already know. Not local? Our online program brings the same coaching to you anywhere in the US.

Dublin
San Ramon
Danville
Pleasanton
Livermore
Walnut Creek
Lafayette
Orinda
Castro Valley
San Francisco
+ Online coaching available nationwide
What Runners Say

Real Runners.
Real Results.

★★★★★
I qualified for the Boston Marathon after one year of training with Coach Francisco. The personalized plan and positive energy pushed me to a PR I never thought possible. He's the real deal.
Mike L.
Danville, CA · Boston Qualifier
★★★★★
In late June 2019, I ran the Missoula Marathon and had over a 5 minute PR, coming in at 3:57! The training made all the difference.
Jamie
Pleasanton, CA · Marathon Runner
★★★★★
I injured my hip from over training. Coach was super thorough and my plan was exactly what I needed to get back to running pain free.
Jane
Pleasanton, CA · Injury Recovery
FAQ

Common Questions.

Look for a coach who understands more than mileage — someone who evaluates your movement, teaches you the "why" behind your training, and builds a plan tailored to your body and goals. At Running Fit Lab, your coaching is personalized whether you train with us in the Bay Area or online.
A personal running coach helps you train smarter by improving your form, building strength, creating customized training plans, and adjusting your workouts based on how your body responds. At Running Fit Lab, we guide every part of your training — gait, mechanics, pacing, mindset, strength, and recovery.
We're based in Dublin, CA and coach runners throughout the East Bay — including Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, Danville, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and Orinda. Not local? We also offer full online coaching nationwide with the same high-touch support.
Absolutely. Many of our runners start with little to no experience. We focus on form, pacing, confidence, and building endurance safely — so you learn the fundamentals the right way and actually enjoy running.
Yes — marathon and half marathon coaching is one of our specialties. Whether you're aiming for your first finish or chasing a PR or Boston qualification, we create strategic, personalized plans backed by gait analysis, pacing strategy, strength development, and ongoing refinement.
You're in the right place. We assess your movement patterns, identify what's contributing to the pain, and build a progression that supports healing while maintaining fitness. You'll learn how to run stronger and more efficiently to prevent issues from returning.
It's not required — but it's highly recommended. A gait analysis gives us a clear understanding of your mechanics, strengths, limitations, and movement patterns. It dramatically improves how we design your training and reduces the risk of injury or plateaus.
Online coaching includes personalized training plans, video form review, gait analysis, strength and mobility programming, and unlimited support via text, email, and video messaging. You get the same high-touch guidance as in-person athletes — from anywhere in the world.
Dublin, CA · SF Bay Area · Online Nationwide

Ready to Run
Your Best?

Whether you're chasing a Boston qualifier, your first 5K, or just want to fall in love with running again — your coaching starts here.

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