I am Coach Ralph, a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and Jack Daniels VDOT O2 certified run coach. My satisfaction comes in working with runners to fulfill their goals be it running 1st 5K to achieving a Boston Qualifier (BQ).

With four decades of running, I have probably seen or experienced almost every feeling you are having or may have — from the most basic how do I know my training pace to how I can I break sub X for a given distance.

Before I became a coach, I encouraged and supported my friends as they challenged themselves to step out of their comfort zone. I promised to run every step of a 5K with my friend Tiffany if that is what she needed to run her first road race. A decade later I supported her when she ran her first marathon. Another friend, Angela, never ran outdoors. I ran circles with her on a field until she tired. She has since run multiple half marathons. I want you to succeed!

As a "seasoned" runner, I am all too familiar with the changes that happen to our abilities as we age. Are we going to run the times or recover as quickly as we did when we were younger? No, but I have strategies that will help you set and reach new goals.

I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!

CERTIFICATIONS:
RRCA Level I Certified Run Coach
V.O2 Certified Distance Running Coach

PRs:
5K: 17:35
Marathon: 2:58
4x Boston Qualifier
2025 Chicago Marathon Time Qualifier