Run Training

Chicago Run Coaching with Grit Endurance

Whether you're sprinting towards a new personal best or pacing yourself for endurance, Grit Endurance offers comprehensive running coaching services tailored to your unique goals. Our training experience is designed for runners of all levels, from beginners to Chicago marathon veterans, and available at various price points to meet you where you are in your endurance sport journey.

“Coach Jim and the Grit Endurance team provided me with the training and nutrition plan that I needed to improve my performance. I completed the 2022 Chicago Marathon on October 9th in 3 hours and 57 minutes. This was almost an hour faster than my first race in April 2021!”

Drew Peach, Chicago Marathon 2022 finisher

Data-Driven Run Coaching in Chicago and Virtually

Personal Coaching

Our Personal Run Coaching Program is the pinnacle of customized run training, offering a one-on-one approach that caters to your unique goals, schedule, and performance level. This program is for those who seek the utmost in precision, adaptability, and personal attention.

  • Head Coach (USAT Level 2) - $199/month + $125 Onboarding

  • Asst. Coach (USAT Level 1) - $159/month + $125 Onboarding

    *Secure a 10% discount with an annual commitment

What You Get:

  • Your coach will build a fully personalized training plan via Training Peaks, then meticulously adjust your plan to fit your schedule on a weekly basis.

  • Your premium account allows your coach to deliver the most data-driven plan possible and you can directly sync workouts to Apple, Garmin, Zwift and Trainer Road for seamless training and tracking ($125 value).

  • Gain access to any training session or team events, plus get a GE Boco running hat and GE Specialized water bottle and access to club discounts ($99 value).

  • Benefit from detailed data analysis and tracking to monitor your improvement.

  • Enjoy monthly check-in meetings and unlimited communication with your coach.

  • Get a free run video analysis ($150 value) as part of your onboarding experience.

  • Enjoy discounted run assessment rate of $49 (regular rate $150).

  • Your coach will build an annual training plan and long-term strategy centered around your short and long-term.goals.

  • Get guidance on how to approach race day, including fueling, pacing, mental strength and more.

  • Understand how to fuel and hydrate to optimize your training schedule and get the best results from your hard work.

Value Training Plan

Looking for the expertise and structure of a run training plan at an exceptional value? Our Run Value Training Plan is ideal for athletes eager to train with purpose and discipline, seeking community support and essential race-day tools.

  • $99/month + $50 Onboarding

What You Get:

  • Your coach will deliver your training plan via Training Peaks, and you can directly sync workouts to Apple, Garmin, Zwift and Trainer Road for seamless training and tracking.

  • Gain access to any training session or team events, plus get a GE Boco running hat and GE Specialized water bottle and access to club discounts ($99 value).

  • Get guidance on how to approach race day, including fueling, pacing, mental strength and more.

  • Understand how to fuel and hydrate to optimize your training schedule and get the best results from your hard work.

Additional Run Coaching Services

  • $110 per 1-hour session

    This in-person session with a Grit Endurance coach is ideal to refine your technique. Our expert coaches use video analysis to evaluate your run form and provide actionable feedback, helping you run more efficiently and safely.

  • $110 per 1-hour session

    Unlock your athletic potential with our comprehensive Full Body Mobility and Strength Assessment. Your Grit Endurance coach will evaluate and enhance your flexibility, strength, and overall physical performance, setting the foundation for your training success.