YOU'RE READY TO RUN FASTER.
WE'LL SHOW YOU HOW,
one step at a time
At Railroad Athletics, you're not just signing up for a training plan. You're joining a team that sees your potential, fuels your drive, and helps you level up, step by step.
Personalize Plans
No Call Limits
Elite Coaching Team
online running coach
you've got the discipline.
Now let's match it with a plan and coach
Built for you!
You’ve tried the apps, the cookie-cutter plans, maybe even a coach who barely knew your name. You’re serious about getting better and you need a coach who’s just as serious about helping you get there.
Whether you’re chasing an American Record, a Boston Qualifier, or just trying to stay consistent while working, our coaches have been there and are excited to support you whatever your goal and coach you forward.
What railroad Does:
Real coaches for real life
Support when life gets messy
Results you will be proud of
Elite coaching for athletes at every stage
What You get with railroad coaching
True 1:1 coaching with phone calls, not just email check-ins
Equal attention for every athlete, no matter your pace
Coaches who live real life too, and help train around it
You’re not a “client” here, you’re an athlete
Unlimited support, no call quotas, real coaching means real connection
Allen Sumrall
12th @ US Indoor Championships
16th @ US Half Championships
17th @ US Outdoor Championships
Bates & UT-Austin XC/TF Alum
"RAILROAD HAS GIVEN ME SUPPORT, DIRECTION, AND MORE DESIRE AND INCENTIVE TO ATTAIN MY RUNNING GOALS."
Railroad Athletics is great. Without Railroad, I may have stopped running seriously years ago.
But Railroad’s support, community, and coaching enabled me to get faster, enjoy running, and even qualify twice for US Championships while finishing graduate school and beginning my legal career.
Railroad welcomes people who balance personal running goals with their school or career goals. It’s quality support and quality community designed to make pursuing your running goals easier and more fun.
Gabbie DeLay
USATF TX Southern 8k Champion
Started running during COVID
"ATHLETES CAN THRIVE WHILE GENUINELY LOVING THE PROCESS"
Railroad combines personalized, attentive coaching with a uniquely supportive team culture. Coach Hayden's highly individualized and adaptable coaching style focuses on long-term development—he knows exactly what workouts will elicit the right effort while keeping you healthy and progressing.
Though the team has athletes competing at the highest levels across the country, it maintains a down-to-earth attitude that values both hard work and enjoyment. The close-knit, encouraging atmosphere and sustainable training philosophy create an environment where athletes can thrive while genuinely loving the process.
Christian Schaaf
US Road Championship Qualifier
Elizabethton XC/TF Alum
"MY JOURNEY WITH RAILROAD HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!"
As a former D3 runner, I thought my running career would be over after college. Coach Hayden gave me a path to continue chasing my athletic dreams post-college.
Since joining Railroad, I have PR'd in every track event from the 800 - 10k, debuted in the half marathon, and have run in my first USA Championship race. If you're looking for a group that will continue to support your running goals, look no further - Railroad Athletics is the team for you!
Amanda Mosborg
Carleton & Northwestern XC/TF Alum
"Railroad's REMOTE FORMAT, EFFORT-BASED PHILOSOPHY, FREQUENT COACHING TOACH POINTS, AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM ATMOSPHERE HAVE KEPT ME EXCITED AND MOTIVATED ABOUT RUNNING."
I'm so grateful to have discovered and joined Railroad last year. As a former collegiate, sub-elite runner balancing full-time work and training, Railroad has been a game-changer.
Its remote format, effort-based philosophy, frequent coaching touch points, and supportive team atmosphere have kept me excited and motivated about running. With my coach's guidance, I’m excited to continue chasing my goal of competing at the elite level and on larger stages. Boston Marathon on deck!
Lauren Ohler
PhD Student & PR Queen
"RAILROAD HAS BROUGHT ME PRs IN EVERY SINGLE DISTANCE WHILE MAINTAINING MY LOVE OF RUNNING"
I have worked with railroad over two years in which my lifestyle was highly dynamic and constantly evolving. Hayden valued both my running and life priorities, and consistently created training plans that seamlessly fit into my schedule.
Hayden knows how to sharpen a athletes to their top potential, while fostering a supportive, balanced, and intentional environment. Railroad has brought me prs in every single distance, while maintaining my love of running and drive to improve.
Elle Monticello
US Road Championship Qualifier
Elizabethton XC/TF Alum
"RAILROAD HAS HELPED ME ACCOMPLISH SO MANY GOALS!"
Railroad has helped me accomplish so many goals in 2024 with multiple PRs in the 5k and 10k as well as racing my first Half Marathon. I can't wait to run my first marathon at the end of 2025!
I love the team aspect even though running is not always team sport but its always amazing to know you have a team of runners who share similar interests and goals as you do. We are a team no matter your pace and there is always support no matter if you PR in a race or if you have a bad race the team is with you no matter what. Coach Courtney is awesome!
Real Coaches.
Real Results.
You’ll be matched with a coach who takes time to get to know you, your goals, your challenges, and your schedule. Then we build a custom plan that fits your life and pushes you forward.
Hayden has coached a World #1 and dozens of at Olympic Trials & National Championship qualifiers.
Courtney applies deep knowledge of training–gained from experience coaching and competing at the D1 level–to fit each athlete’s individual goal.
Jenna begins her coaching career seeking to mentor young athletes who aspire to compete in college.
Alize believes in a partnership, where the athlete sets the long-term goal and she carefully crafts an adaptable plan to get the athlete where they want to go.
Mark is a highly adaptable and personal coach and his athletes know he cares deeply about them well beyond the sport.
Hayden
Courtney
Mark
Jenna
Alize
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