Coach Abby of Wild Dog Athletics poses in her athletic training gym.
Coach Abby Heffern
14x ultramarathoner  ·  Online Running & Strength Coach  ·  Trusted by 80+ runners

Schedule Your Free Marathon & Ultra Running Coaching Consultation

You've been thinking about the marathon or the ultra. Maybe it feels close. Maybe it still feels like something other people do. Either way, this is the place to start. The consult is a real conversation: where you are now, where you want to go, and whether 1:1 coaching with Abby is the right fit.

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Here's what happens when you reach out:

  1. Step 1: You submit the form. Tell me a little about where you are, what you're training for, and what's been holding you back. Takes about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Abby reads it personally and gets back to you within 24–48 hours. Not an automated email. An actual response from Abby with a link to schedule a call if it sounds like a good fit.
  3. Step 3: We have a 30-minute call. We talk about your goals, your schedule, your running history, and what you actually need. You’ll be able to ask questions about running and strength training, and leave with a clearer idea of how to approach training for a marathon or ultra.
  4. Step 4: If it's a fit — we start building your plan. Your first 4-week block of 1:1 run coaching starts at $249. Custom plan in your training app, daily communication, weekly adjustments.

Here's what other runners said after their first call:

"As a marathon runner with a demanding job, I find it difficult to find the time for training. Abby created a personalized training program that I was able to do despite my schedule — and I just ran my first ultramarathon in 2.5 years."
— Joe B., marathon runner → first 50K ultramarathon

"Abby's coaching style is the perfect blend of encouragement and accountability. The programs she designed for me were realistic while consistently pushing me beyond my comfort zone."
— Sylvia K., endurance runner

"Wild Dog Athletics has made me a faster, better endurance runner and the most confident I've ever been. Abby's knowledge and experience is truly worth investing in."
— Joanne P., long-distance runner

Ready to find out what's possible?

Tell me a little about where you are and what you're working toward. I read every message and respond personally.

Got it! You'll hear from Abby within 24–48 hours.

While you wait, here's a good place to get a feel for how she coaches and thinks:

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