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1-on-1 running coaching with Johnny Crain

The app adapts your training automatically. Coaching adds the thing an app can’t - judgment. The race-day strategy call. The mid-cycle adjustment when something feels off but the data looks fine. The conversation three weeks out when you’re doubting the plan.

If you want someone paying close attention to the details of your training, this is what that looks like.

What’s Included:

  • A training plan I build and adjust weekly - not an algorithm, me

  • Monthly video check-ins to review training, adjust the plan, and talk race strategy

  • Unlimited text and voice messaging between calls

  • Full RunFitCoach app access with your plan loaded

  • Strength programming review and adjustments

  • Race-week strategy and pacing plan

Coach Johnny and other runners running down a path

Who This Is For

I work with runners training for something specific — a PR, a BQ attempt, a first marathon, a comeback after injury, or an Olympic Trials qualifier. If you want structured, accountable coaching from someone who’ll pay attention to the details, this is for you.

If you want a solid training plan without the coaching relationship, the app alone will serve you well. Coaching is for athletes who want the human layer on top.

Schedule a Free Consultation
Coach Johnny Crain with Athlete

About Coach Johnny

I’ve been in this sport from every angle. I worked in running stores. I coached at the University of Oklahoma’s D-I program. I raced professionally for On ZAP Endurance. I’ve organized races, put on running camps for all ages, run track meets, and spoken at RRCA national conventions.

As a runner, my marathon PR is 2:12:55. I’ve qualified for four Olympic Trials and finished top 10 at US Championships three times. I’m a four-time NCAA national champion, 10-time All-American, and was inducted into the North Central College Hall of Fame in 2024.

As a coach, I’ve been doing this since 2016. Certified with USTFCCCA & RRCA experience. I’ve coached over a thousand runners - from first 5Ks to hundreds of Boston qualifiers to Olympic Trials athletes. That range is what RunFitCoach is built on, and it’s what I bring to every coaching relationship.

What Others Are Saying

  • runfitcoach runner winning a race

    Ryan

    Competitive runner

    “Johnny structured workouts that were tailored specifically for me, to be run by me, and to make me feel successful.”

  • runfitcoach mom runner racing

    Sarah

    A former runner who re-found her love for running

    “After years away from running a kid I’m running PR’s again and am having more fun than ever.”

  • Group of marathon runners in a race, wearing athletic gear and race bibs, running outdoors.

    Zach

    Mid-life crisis running turned into more than he could have imagined.

    “I’ve been given guidance that I was lacking in my running”

  • runfitcoach runner running the Chicago Marathon

    Ryan R.

    A former college runner

    “The communication after workouts and the adjustments made are what has helped me to improve after years of running at a high level.”

  • Runfitcoach mom of 5 after the Houston Marahton

    Meaghan

    Started Running after five kids

    “It keeps me excited about running when life gets so hard.”