About Me
Run Coach Kai is a USATF and RRCA Level I and II certified running coach and has spent almost eight years coaching thousands of everyday people to start running in his Running Form Program and runners to run their best in training programs like Jackrabbit’s Get Fit to Run and Marathon programs, MTA’s Couch to 5K program, and Warner Media’s “FitNation” program. He understands that performance and coaching sciences are always evolving and everyone learns differently, so he continues to educate himself on emerging studies to provide the most comprehensive and effective training programs for each of his athlete’s individual needs.
He is an everyday runner himself and a Boston Marathon finisher who has completed 55 races and counting including 15 marathons and a handful of ultra, with the help from his former coach,16x USA and World record holder, Patti Catalano Dillon and the support of Bedgear, Hyperice, InsideTracker, and The Feed, he understands how injuries can keep runners from improving. Therefore, he founded his private practice, RunCoachKai.com where he designs personalized training programs for his athletes focusing on coaching running form, building strength, and increasing mobility.
He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife and enjoys playing with his German Shorthaired Pointer, Koa, running, and hiking.
What People Are Saying
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I had a problem with pacing and wanted to schedule a run a couple of weeks out. Coach Kai, said let's schedule it this week! He doesn't want to wait. He wants to help you as soon as he can, and that's what I appreciate most about him.
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— BRIANNA S.
NYC Personal Trainer
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Coach Kai helped train two athletes with disabilities from Achilles International at the 2018 NYC Marathon. He was incredibly patient and generous with his time and both athletes made improvements in their form, diet an overall race-day approach.
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— MICHAEL A.
Director, Achilles International, NYC Chapter
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As a business owner and mom of 2 small boys, I could have a million excuses to push my physical wellness to the side. Coach Kai makes you believe in yourself. He does not let you give up.
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— ADRIENNE K.
Owner, www.ipanemapress.com
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