Testimonials

"Since running with Sean I’ve improved my motivation, technique and run times, and also had a lot of fun. I’m a total fan."

"I have trained with Coach Sean remotely (virtual) twice for a half marathon. He sends very detailed workouts and is easily available via email, text and phone. His workouts are fun and are tailored to my running experience and fitness level. He has always adapted the training to suit my changing needs and feedback. He balances being supportive and pushing me. I would highly recommend Coach Sean to anyone looking to improve their running and to push themselves further."

"When Sean coached me for a Half, it was the first time I'd ramped up to be racing more than 20k in 8 years, on account of ongoing knee issues and past surgeries. Sean’s training regimen, his top-notch coaching, and partículaly for me his guidance to start off and end runs very slowly, I’m certain, were the reasons why I was able to weather an increased training load on my knee. Sean is not only a great, inspiring coach, he’s also just a super good guy."

"I have been training with Coach Sean for about 5 months and have had nothing but positive experiences working with him. Sean has been an amazing source of knowledge, support, and encouragement over the course of preparing for my first triathlon and first full marathon. My outlook on running has evolved since meeting Sean, and I have become a significantly stronger, smarter, and more confident runner through training with him and my fellow athletes in the Run Strong program. As a newer runner and triathlete, Sean pushes me the perfect amount to see progress, stay motivated and meet goals, and I look forward to continuing training with him over the coming seasons. "

"Sean’s program combines both endurance and strength training, which I found to be pivotal in my preparation for my goal race. For years I ran without a plan and while I enjoyed it, I wasn’t improving my performance. I appreciated having a detailed weekly summary, tailored to my individual running goals and/or races. After a PB in my half marathon time by 10 minutes, I had the confidence to aim for a bigger goal and signed up for my first marathon. I knew I needed expert advice from someone who has been in my shoes before (no pun intended) and continued training with the Run Strong program. Sean’s coaching gave me the guidance and support I needed to develop skills that continue to serve me in each race. The added bonus of the group setting also made me accountable to a team, and the motivation for some of the more challenging days. If you are looking to become a stronger, and  smarter runner,  while having fun, the Run Strong program is a great place to start!"

"I've trained with Sean's Run Strong Program for three 'cycles' now, including both Winter and Summer.  The measure of his success as a coach is in the results.  He's helped me deliver podium finishes in every distance I race...5km, 10km, 10-miler, and Half-Marathon. Not only is Sean an experienced runner himself which means that he 'runs the runs' with us in all our training sessions, but he also brings years of professional coaching experience in the collegiate running world with him.  We get detailed weekly programs tailored to our goal races (I love this because, like most runners, I don't want to spend time thinking and what I'm going to do this week or this session...I just want someone to tell me and then I'll go out and do it) and regular and on-going 'debriefing over post-training coffee' sessions on both an individual and group basis.  His approach and strength in building the Run Strong Team is so collegial that it makes tough training sessions fun:  we all benefit from each other. As our respective races get closer, Sean is able to manage our individual programs to fit that specific race by offering his own reconnaissance on the course, and also organizing simulation runs which mirror the race itself.  It's invaluable and means that we are totally prepared come race day. Working with Sean is like running with a friend...but being coached by a professional."