About Me

My name is Max Long and I love running. Growing up, I was always active but not really a runner. Things took off in 2019 when I ran my first 10K and thought "I can run faster... and probably farther." Within three years I had run my first half marathon, then full marathon, then 50K, then 50 miler. I love running all distances and I go back and forth on which distance is my favorite. One thing is for sure though - I would not be where I am today without the help of a Running Coach.

I started coaching myself in 2019 before I knew what a Running Coach was. I learned a ton on my own and made significant progress in that first year, but I knew there was a missing piece. In 2020 I decided to find a Running Coach because I wanted to learn from someone more experienced, and to have someone hold me accountable. After only a month of coaching, I was blown away with my progress. As I continued to improve over time, I started getting questions about my training from friends I was running with. I loved answering these questions because I thought it might help them avoid mistakes I made in the past. That was when the idea of Maximum Running began. 

I completed the RRCA Coaching Certification Program in December 2022, and I decided to delay the launch of Maximum Running for a bit. I wanted more time to further educate myself, accumulate additional experience and prepare to be the best Coach I can be. I started working with my first Athlete in October 2023 and have enjoyed every second of it. Achieving your running goals can have a major positive impact on your life, and I am happy to help play a part in that process.