Run Coach Services

My Mission:

I created this online service to bridge the gap between injury and performance for runners.

I combine my knowledge and experience as both a certified running coach along with my doctorate in physical therapy to help runners break the endless cycle of injury and subpar performance.

I have been able to help countless runners across all levels, from a voice level to professional/olympic level runners. I am excited to do the same for you.

What this involves:

-A strategy session to understand your goals and what you need.

-A custom exercise program to address key areas to improve your running performance.

-A custom running program tailored to get you ready for your race.

-Weekly Check-Ins to monitor and adjust current training as needed.

-Communication- This involves priority access to speaking with me.

If you are ready to reach your goals, reach out! Based on your situation, we will talk specifically how we will get there.

  • "He understands movement and the mechanics of running better than anyone I've talked to."

    I've had 3 big, healthy babies for which I am so grateful for. BUT, they left my abs a mess. I've been a runner all my life and missed feeling like myself, the runner I was before kids.

    It was extremely disappointing when even physical therapy wasn't making me feel like things were getting any better.

    (Working with JP) would be my last stitch effort before looking into surgery.

    And I'm so glad I did! He helped build training workouts specifically for me and my goals.

    Not only did he address my primary issue, but he helped with so many other issues that was giving me trouble like my ankles and hip.

    JP is a real honest person, he truly cares about the quality of his work and has really gone above and beyond to help me and answer ALL my questions. He understands movement and the mechanics of running better than anyone I've talked to. I highly recommend his coaching whether you want to get back from an injury or just want to get that PR and need a little help with structuring your workouts.

    -Heidi Andersen

    Ultra Runner/Mom

  • "...instead of running a half marathon, I ended up feeling strong enough to run my first full marathon."

    This is Vasant. I am from India! Initially, my goal was to PR in the half marathon and eventually run my first marathon (in the distant future). However, I was struggling with ways to improve my running.

    I have tried a number of programs and routines I found on the internet, but they did not work.

    I remember our first session together. He didn’t start preparing charts right away. We had a good hour long video call where he asked me about my goals, assessed my current fitness, and explained me how he was planning to work with me.

    Everything was on track until my gout flared up. This brought my run schedule to a complete halt.

    This is when I wanted to give up.

    I personally believe that this is the time when you realize whether or not you are working with a real coach on not.

    He taught me how to be patient and suggested some workout to keep me on track.

    And to my surprise, instead of running a half marathon, I ended up feeling strong enough to run my first full marathon.

    And I completed it in under 4 hours. This exceeded all my expectations.

    I would strongly recommend to work with JP. He is gem of a person and the most humble and kind human being I ever met.

    -Vasant Pandita

    Marathon Runner

  • “...Worked with my time restraints and got me to the start line of my recent marathon stronger than I have ever felt."

    I have ran a handful of sub-3 marathons, with my last couple being around 2:50.

    I knew I was capable of more and in order to take my running to the next level and to stay healthy, I knew I had to start strength training more regularly.

    Based on my background and goals, JP helped design a strength program that worked with my time restraints and got me to the start line of my recent marathon stronger than I have ever felt.

    I was able to PR by nearly three minutes.”

    -Matthew Weddick

    Marathon Runner