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By Gordon Coates
ABOUT ME
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Gordon Coates is a psychologically informed, C4 certified coach, runner, ecologist, and digital producer at Trail Runner Magazine living in Menlo Park, California with three years of experience coaching. He coaches individuals around the country on the roads and trail and high school cross country and track. He has running experience on roads and trails from 5K to 50K and coaching knowledge for any terrain and any distance. He loves nothing more than moving through nature, learning about the land around him, and helping others do the same.
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Contact him by email at quickfeetcoach@gmail.com
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COACHING CORNERSTONES
FUN
QuickFeet is here to help amplify the joy of running by emphasizing play, community, and adventure. Chase your dreams, laugh, dance, cry, and get out there!
LONGEVITY
Running's not so secret sauce is consistency. The secret is that its consistency over months and years. Rest days are crucial to QuickFeet, whether they are scheduled or spontaneous. Both are necessary for long term growth.
SPEED
WOO! Run fast and have a blast. No matter the distance or terrain, speed is crucial for efficient running. Luckily running fast is a skill that can be honed by every athlete through playful running, workouts, and strides.
WHAT YOU GET
HUMAN FIRST COACHING
QuickFeet recognizes that you are a whole human and that running can only ever be a part of your identity. QuickFeet's coaching style reflects that by putting the individual human's needs first. Long-term athletic growth is only sustainable on a foundation of self acceptance. QuickFeet strives to provide coaching and support that can apply throughout every athlete's life.
INDIVIDUALIZED SCIENCE-BASED TRAINING PLANS
Training plans are designed with up-to-date training theory and sports science focused on running economy tailored to the individual athlete's life and goals. Every log is constantly updated and adjusted based on an athletes current situation. The science shows that stress is stress and QuickFeet Coaching understands that life is more than running. Your training plan will reflect that with built in rest and adaptations around your life.
Working with Gordon, I cut eleven minutes off my half marathon and lowered my 5k PR by 51 seconds (and felt strong doing it!). I have never worked with someone so thoughtful, enthusiastic, and supportive. 11/10 would recommend.
I am so grateful to have such a supportive, knowledgeable, and caring coach. I encourage anyone who would like to take their running more seriously, whether preparing for a race or even just running to live a happier and healthier life, to try his coaching it’s really helped me a lot.
Chloe Egan (They/Them)
John Wehmeyer (He/Him)
PRICING: $120 A MONTH
If price is an issue, please reach out to me at quickfeetcoach@gmail.com. I want coaching to be accessible for anyone.