The Approach

The PR/BQ Blueprint: Data, Durability, & Direction

I believe in toughness, but I completely reject inflexibility. A rigid, one-size-fits-all training plan is the fastest way for a runner with a real life, a demanding schedule, and serious goals to end up burnt out, injured, or stuck.

My coaching philosophy is built around helping you train hard enough to improve, smart enough to stay healthy, and specifically enough to show up ready when it matters.

I focus on three key pillars:

• Data-Guided Training: Your plan is built around your current fitness, race goals, schedule, and real-time feedback. By tracking metrics like pace, heart rate, effort, and recovery history, I ensure every single run has a clear role. The goal isn’t to chase random hard workouts; it’s to build the right fitness at the right time.

• Built-In Durability: Marathon progress only matters if your body can sustainably handle the training load. I prioritize smart progression, sustainable volume management, and strength support so you can keep stacking consistent weeks together instead of constantly restarting.

• Strategic Direction: You don’t just get a spreadsheet. You get a clear roadmap from a coach who has actually walked the path from marathon frustration and failure to a 2:48 Boston finish. From pacing and fueling to tapering and race-day psychology, together we take the guesswork out of the process.

How to get Started

1. Select Your Plan & Checkout Click the checkout link under your preferred monthly coaching tier or the 1-on-1 Training Review to complete your secure payment via Stripe.

2. Submit Your Training Data Once payment clears, you will be automatically redirected to the Runner Intake Form to share your running history and performance metrics.

3. Schedule Your Session After submitting the intake form, use the provided link to book your 45-minute virtual Kickoff Call or Training Review directly on my calendar.

How Coaching Works

All coaching is delivered through a shared Google Sheets training log. This is your central hub to view your plan, record completed runs, and leave notes about how training is going.

Base: Updated every two weeks.
PR: Updated weekly with direct plan adjustments and support.
BQ: Updated weekly with active, daily collaboration and deeper data review.

The more consistent and honest you are with your training log, the better I can shape your coaching moving forward. Consistent feedback in the training log helps keep updates accurate, timely, and responsive to how your training is actually going.

Billing, Cancellation & Guarantee

All coaching plans are billed monthly and renew automatically every 30 days until canceled.

There are no long-term contracts, and you can cancel or change tiers at any time. Coaching continues through the end of your active billing period.

I’m committed to building a strong coaching relationship based on trust, communication, and steady progress. If, within your first 30 days, you feel the program is not the right fit, I will refund your coaching fee. Third-party processing fees are non-refundable.

Athlete Feedback

“Over the years, I’ve started and stopped running more times than I can count. I would train hard for a while, get injured, and then lose momentum. As a woman in my 30s, I’ve become more aware of how important it is to approach fitness in a way that’s sustainable, and not just pushing harder every time I restart.

I shared my full history and patterns with Scott, and he used that insight to create a plan that actually works for me long term. Without his coaching, I don’t think I would have ever fully understood why I kept ending up burnt out or injured.

Now, I am more consistent with running than I’ve ever been. The best part is that I’m not constantly sore, hurting, or overdoing it, and yet I’m seeing more progress and improvement than I ever have before. Scott encouraged me to trust the process, and I’m so glad I did.

My 5K time ended up being faster than I even expected, but more importantly, I kept running consistently after the race was over. For any new clients, I’d encourage you to be as open and honest as possible about your goals and your history. That’s what allows Scott to truly tailor a plan to you.”

— Neu Rhythm Athlete
Goal: Finish a first 5K and break the injury cycle
Result: Faster-than-expected race and sustained consistency

FAQs

I want to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Can you help me?

Yes. Marathon development and BQ strategy are the core of my coaching. I went from a marathon DNF to a 2:48:34 Boston finish by focusing on data and durability. I use those same principles to help you build the specific aerobic engine and race-day strategy required to earn your own spot on the starting line in Hopkinton.

Do I have to be a fast or experienced runner to work with you?

Not at all. I work with runners of all paces. What matters most is your commitment to the process. Whether you are aiming for your first marathon or chasing a 20-minute PR, the training is built around your current fitness. You don’t need to be fast to start; you just need a goal you’re ready to work for.

Do you only coach marathoners?

No. I coach runners from the 5K to the marathon. While marathon development is a particular area of interest and strength for me, the same principles of structure, consistency, and smart progression apply across distances.

Is there a minimum monthly commitment?

No. All coaching plans are month-to-month, and you can cancel at any time. While I generally recommend giving the process enough time to build rhythm and make meaningful progress, you are never locked into a long-term contract.

Do we meet in person for workouts?

Neu Rhythm Running is a fully online coaching service. This gives you the flexibility to train on your own schedule while still receiving individualized structure, feedback, and support. We stay connected through your training log, email, and scheduled calls depending on your plan tier. You get coaching built around your actual training without the scheduling headaches of in-person sessions.

What happens if I get sick or injured?

Recovery always comes first. One of my coaching pillars is Durability, building a body that can handle the load. If life happens or a niggle pops up, we pivot immediately. In the PR and BQ tiers, I use your feedback and training data to spot possible warning signs early and adjust before small issues derail the block.

How is this different from a training app or a generic PDF plan? 

Generic plans can't hear how you're feeling, see how your heart rate responded to the heat, or modify your schedule when life happens. I provide a fully adaptive plan that adjusts based on your actual data and life stressors. You get a coach who has walked the path from a frustrating DNF to a 2:48 marathon, giving you the human context, strategy, and confidence that an app simply can't provide.