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Wild Dog Athletics endurance runner client finishes her race posing with her medal.
Wild Dog Athletics endurance runner client finishes her race posing with her medal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in 1:1 Running & Strength Coaching?
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Everything you need to train for a marathon or ultra and nothing you don't. Your coaching includes a fully custom run and strength plan built around your schedule, weekly updates based on how you're feeling, daily text access to Abby, video form reviews, monthly phone calls to review progress, and race week strategy. Two plans, starting at $249 for 4 weeks, with no long-term commitment required. Start with a free consultation call to see if it's the right fit.

How does remote running coaching work?
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After your initial consult, Coach Abby builds a personalized plan based on your running goals, experience, injury history, lifestyle, and available training time. Every detail matters — including your current gear, training environment, and preferences.

The first week of your plan comes with daily check-ins (regardless of your tier) to help you start strong, ask questions, and learn the system. From there, your level of support depends on your plan — but you’ll always have access to video demos, voice messages, training feedback, and plan adjustments as needed.

At the end of every 4-week cycle, you’ll have a scheduled check-in (video or phone) to review progress and plan the next block.

Can I train from home or my local gym?
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Yes — that’s the beauty of remote coaching. Your plan is built around your schedule and location, whether that means lifting in your garage gym, running trails before work, or squeezing in strength sessions at a commercial gym.

If you're just starting to build out a home gym, we’ll guide you on what equipment will be most useful for strength training for runners, based on your goals and budget.

Can you help me train for a marathon?
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Absolutely. Marathon training is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's your first 26.2 or you're chasing a PR, your plan will be built specifically for the race you're targeting with progressive long runs, integrated strength work, and weekly adjustments based on how training is actually going. We also coach trail and ultra runners. Start with a free consult and we'll talk through your race, your timeline, and what a realistic plan looks like for your life.

I'm a beginner, where do I start?
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You already have — by asking the right questions.

Working with a coach early in your running journey sets you up for smart progress and long-term success. You’ll avoid burnout, confusion, and the common mistakes many beginners make.

The next step? Schedule your free consult and let’s talk about your goals, your running history (even if you don’t have one yet), and how we can build a plan that works for you.

And, don't forget to check out our running tips!

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