Personalized run training
Easy runs, quality sessions, long runs, and race-specific work progressed around your fitness, schedule, and goal.
Online Marathon CoachingApply for coachingOnline marathon coaching across the United States
Online marathon coaching for first-time and returning runners.
Train where you live with a personalized plan that brings your mileage, pacing, long runs, strength, mobility, fueling, and recovery together—plus Greg's feedback and weekly adjustments as your training unfolds.
See if coaching is a fitShort application • No pressure • Personally reviewed by Coach Greg
10+years coaching
200+clients helped
ACEcertified trainer
YOUR RACE. YOUR SCHEDULE. YOUR PLAN.Built around the runner actually following it.
A first-marathon story
From an intimidating goal to a marathon finish.
- Starting point
- Justine had run half marathons, but her first full marathon felt daunting.
- What changed
- Greg tailored her training, checked in each week, and adjusted workouts as her build unfolded.
- The result
- She completed the Hartford Marathon.
“Every workout has a purpose, and every step forward has made that marathon goal feel more realistic.”Read Justine’s full story and original review →
Learn with Coach Greg
Why first-time marathoners hit the wall.
Learn how pacing, aerobic fitness, muscular durability, and fueling affect your marathon—and where to focus your preparation.
Want a marathon plan built around you?
Get personalized support with pacing, fueling, strength, and weekly training.
Apply for Marathon CoachingShort application • No pressure • Personally reviewed by Coach Greg
Coaching built for real life
You don’t need another generic training calendar.
You need a plan that responds when work gets busy, weather changes, a workout goes poorly, or your body needs a different approach.
You’re preparing for your first half or full marathon.
You’ve followed plans before but struggled with pacing, consistency, or recovery.
You want to improve without treating every run like a test.
You need accountability and clear adjustments when training doesn’t go perfectly.
The Race Ready Run System
Every part of race preparation, working together.
Running is the foundation. The details surrounding it determine whether you can consistently absorb the work and arrive prepared.
Strength and mobility
Runner-specific work that supports durable mileage without leaving you flat for the runs that matter.
Fueling and recovery
Practice hydration, long-run fueling, daily nutrition, and recovery habits before race day exposes the gaps.
Weekly accountability
Review what happened, make smart adjustments, and keep one difficult day from derailing the entire build.
What happens next
A clear first step—not a hard sell.
Tell me about your goal
Complete the short application with your race, current training, biggest obstacle, and the support you need.
We talk through the gap
If it looks like a potential fit, we’ll discuss where you are, what’s been getting in the way, and what your build requires.
Your coaching starts with you
Your plan is built from your actual fitness, schedule, history, and race—not pulled from a generic template.
Meet your coach
I’m Greg Barber.
I’m an ACE-certified personal trainer and running coach with more than 10 years of experience. I help everyday runners turn an intimidating race goal into a clear weekly process they can consistently follow.
You don’t need elite speed or unlimited training time. You need honest feedback, a plan that fits your life, and a coach who knows when to push—and when to adjust.
Common questions
Before you apply.
Why do runners hit the wall?
The wall is often caused by several factors working together, including starting too fast, taking in too little carbohydrate or fluid, underdeveloped race-specific endurance, and accumulated fatigue. Coaching helps identify which parts of your preparation need attention before race day.
How does marathon coaching help?
Marathon coaching gives you a plan built around your fitness, schedule, race, and training response. Weekly feedback allows your mileage, workouts, recovery, pacing, and fueling practice to be adjusted as the build unfolds.
Is coaching appropriate for first-time marathoners?
Yes. First-time marathoners benefit from a progressive plan, realistic pacing, long-run guidance, fueling practice, recovery support, and clear adjustments when training does not go perfectly.
Can coaching include pacing, fueling and strength?
Yes. Your coaching can coordinate pacing, fueling, hydration, runner-specific strength, mobility, recovery, and race-day strategy with your running plan rather than treating them as separate pieces.
Can I receive marathon coaching if I live outside Lexington?
Yes. Online marathon coaching is available across the United States. You train where you live, share feedback and training data remotely, and receive Greg's guidance and weekly plan adjustments throughout your build.
Your next finish line
Ready to train with a plan that fits you?
Tell me about your race and current training. I’ll personally review your application and recommend the best next step.
COACHING APPLICATION
Take the first step.
A few focused questions will help us determine whether coaching is a good fit for your goals.
Apply for coaching No pressure. No generic sales pitch.