1:1 Running Coaching + Clinics

Move with more ease, speed, intention, and skill. Become a better runner with proper form and reduce your risk of injury, making running a more efficient & enjoyable part of your fitness practice.

We are all born to run!

Maybe you want to train for your first 5k, successfully complete a marathon, or simply have more tools to run for fun. We’ve got you!

The running instruction we provide at Fitness Union is rooted in science, personalized to each runner, and guided by coach Kim — a Pose Certified Running Technique Specialist & Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher.

When you learn proper form and technique, you will become more efficient. With more efficiency, running will feel easier. The easier it feels, the faster and longer you can run — with less injury, and more joy, power, and skill.

The flexibility to be able to head outdoors for a quick run instead of working out indoors is so freeing! Fresh air and nature are magic for our well-being, and the option to go out for a good run is a great conditioning supplement to any additional strength program.

Learn to run smarter, faster, longer. 

Running transformed my life.
(And I trust it can transform yours too.)

I found a love for running during a super challenging time in my life, which led me to train for and complete my first marathon.

It was one of the greatest accomplishments of my life and solidified running as a stress-relief staple and go-to movement practice.

I have the distinction of being the only running coach in Oregon that holds the Certification as a Pose Running Technique Specialist. 

The Pose Method is an extensive and rigorous running technique program developed by Dr. Nicholas Romanov, a world-renowned sports scientist, Olympic Coach and bestselling author.

I am trained to coach you in proper technique so that you can run with good form, using physics and a science-based method to ensure your success at running injury free and with ease and efficiency. I also draw on my background in mindfulness meditation to ensure our practices tend to body, mind, and spirit.

Our Approach

 

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We aim to understand your relationship with running to create a personalized plan with your unique running goals front and center.

 

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Our approach is rooted in the science-based Pose Method which dynamically supports your training.

 

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Each phase of running will be taught in detail using drills and practice until you experience your desired proficiency.

 

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Once you understand HOW to run, follow up sessions and training programs are available for continued growth. 

Running Clinics

Are you a runner or aspiring runner looking for some tools and tips to run with more confidence, more ease, and less risk of injury? If you are interested in learning how to run mindfully, this workshop is for you! 

Running Clinics offer a blend of mindfulness practices and Pose Running techniques, drawing on science and spirit. We’ll explore running technique and form so that you can run with efficiency (and more joy!), for longer distances, all while reducing your risk of injury. We’ll engage in a hands-on, movement-oriented, experiential learning process — interwoven with some journaling and meditation throughout. 

This Clinic will benefit runners of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Each participant will receive pre and post-run analysis, education, drills and coaching, as well as a 5k training program. This Clinic is a prerequisite for any upcoming Fitness Union Run groups.

We’ll meet you where you’re at and move you in the direction of where you want to go. Let’s run!

Running clinics are usually a 3-4 hour intensive and cost $250/person

Next Clinic Date TBD
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1:1 Running Coaching

Are you looking to become a runner or improve your running practice? Do you find yourself getting injured, feeling sluggish or inefficient? Would you like to increase your running pace or distance but can’t figure out how to do so?

Running, like all other sports and physical activities, takes skill and technique.

Using physics and a science-based method to ensure your success at running injury free with ease and increased ability, we’ll establish a customized program that includes mobility, strength, and drills, along with hands-on training. You’ll gain the knowledge and practice to run mindfully with proper technique and will feel empowered to be a successful runner — whatever success means to you! 

Whether you hate to run or love to run, running coaching will benefit you. Learn to run with less effort and pain, and more freedom and enjoyment. 

What’s Included?

  • Monthly in-person coaching session (50 min session)

  • Customized and personalized training curriculum

  • Step-by-step running technique training for all levels of runners

  • 5k training program (once you complete your program you will receive a 5k program so that you can successfully prepare for a 5k race or fun run).

To make sure we’re a great fit, I only work with clients who have passed the readiness questionnaire. If you are feeling committed and disciplined enough to achieve your running goals, please contact me to apply.

Generally, three to four sessions are enough to get you all the support and information you need — but add-on sessions are always available.  

  • Running coaching is offered on Fridays and Saturdays.

  • Sessions cost $125/50-min session

  • Purchase five sessions for $500

Testimonials

  • “I took two of Kim’s 8-week running workshops. Her coaching helped me successfully complete my first marathon and prevented me from getting injured. Not only did I learn so much from her class, but she's a great person in general and genuinely cares about her clients and seeing them succeed. She has tons of tips on injury prevention and nutrition as well.”

    — Andrea M.

  • "Kim's workshop demonstrated running techniques that were simple and easy to apply and helped me to quickly adjust some of my bad running habits. After taking the course, running actually seems easier and more enjoyable. I even improved my timed mile by cutting off 1 whole minute! I'd highly recommend this course to anyone, from seasoned runner to beginner."

    -Lauren Hurley

  • "I took a running class with Kim and really enjoyed it, the sessions are well thought out and structured to get the most out of each skill practice. Kim is also a great coach, she listens well to your questions, gives thorough and applicable suggestions and genuinely cares about her mission — helping everyone to fall in love with running!"

    Jamie Kokot

  • "Running and I have always had a rocky relationship. The form and techniques I learned over this comprehensive and approachable series have given me confidence and helped me build stamina. For the first time, I can say I am friends with running."

    -Megan Wentworth

  • “Taking Kim’s running workshop has been transformative in so many ways, from the way I run to how I feel about running. My form has improved and I run more efficiently. As a result, I’m running faster and longer. I’m excited and eager to run now. Thanks, Kim!"

    - Mike Altman