Run Coaching for Everyone
816 COACHING is for all runners, new and experienced, no matter pace, distance, terrain or goals!
Personal Coaching
Ready to take your running to the next level? Let Coach Randy or Coach Mary help you learn how to train and be by your side every step of the way!
816 RUN ACADEMY
Are you NEW to running? Want to learn more about training, racing and how to take the next step as a runner in a group setting? Check out 816 RUN ACADEMY.
Athlete Testimonials
Not sure if run coaching is for you? Here from some of the athletes who have worked with us over the past couple of years!
816 RUN ACADEMY
What is 816 Run Academy?
Group sessions led by the 816 Coaching team that includes education and a training plan towards one of KC's premier races (or another race of your choice around the same time)
You are provided with a static training plan (suited to your goals and current ability - lots of options to choose from)
Instructional meetings to help guide how to modify your plan based on your schedule and needs
Instruction on how to perform workouts and various types of training runs
A priority of this session is to help you start to coach yourself!
SPRING SESSION
12 Week Rock the Parkway Half 2026
Cost: $175 for full session (12 weeks)
Plans start January 19th
6+ zoom meetings (spread over the 12 weeks)
Training, race nutrition, hydration, gear, race strategy, and pacing.
Race Day Support
Be a part of a team!
Spring 2026 signups are now CLOSED
SUMMER SESSION
8 Week BRAND NEW RUNNER 2026
Cost: $150 for full session (8 weeks)
Session starts April 20th 2026
4x zoom meetings (spread over the 8 weeks)
Meetings will be held every other Monday at 7pm.
Training, race nutrition, hydration, gear, race strategy, and pacing.
Be a part of a team!
Summer 2026 signups are now OPEN
FALL SESSION
16 Week KC Marathon Full, Half, 10k or 5k 2025
Or any other fall race around similar time.
Cost: $175 for full session (16 weeks)
Plans start JUNE 29th (first meeting June 22nd)
6+ zoom meetings (spread over the 16 weeks)
Meetings will be held approximately every other Monday at 7pm.
Training, race nutrition, hydration, gear, race strategy and pacing.
Race Day Support
Be a part of a team!
Fall 2026 Signups will open in May
816 Run Academy is group education about running, training and racing.
It is NOT personal coaching.
SEE PERSONAL COACHING FOR CURRENT COACHING OFFERINGS
PERSONAL COACHING
816 COACHING's MISSION is for all runners, new and experienced, no matter pace, distance, terrain or goals!Elaborate on Mission Statement here.
MEET THE COACHES
Coach Randy
Coach Randy has been a runner for 10+ years and coaching for 5+. His goal is to be your #1 cheerleader while challenging you to work towards dreams you never thought possible!
COACH MARY
Are you NEW to running? Want to learn more about training, racing and how to take the next step as a runner? Check out 816 RUN ACADEMY.
PERSONAL COACHING
Options and pricing:1. Consult Call - 1 hour $60
Talk about any run topic of your choosig2. 16 Week Block - $345
Block starts 16 weeks before your goal race3. Premium Monthly Coaching - $125 per month
No contract - as many months as you would like
16 Week Block and Premium Monthly Includes:
TYPES OF COACHING
Track / Road
1 Mile on the Track to Full Marathon and beyond!
Speed/ability assessment
Workout/long run education and progression.
Plans are primarily based on speed development and working to be the fastest you can be in your goal race(s).
Trail / Ultra
Sub Ultra Trail Races to 200+ Mile XL Ultras
Long range training plan geared towards future goal races.
Race nutrition/hydration assistance
Gear selection/planning
Training specificity (terrain, temp, vertical gain, etc.)
Plans are primarily based on finishing your goal race as strong as you possibly can.
Adventures
Do you have a big adventure you dream about?
Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon?
The CAMINO in Spain?
AT, PCT, Arizona or Colorado Trail?
Another adventure you have in mind?
coach randy
Who is COACH RANDY
Coach Randy started running back in 2016 with the KC Marathon being his first training block and race. Through those first 16 weeks in the sport he fell in love with both the training process as well as the community and never really looked back. Now 10 years as a runner and more than 5 years as a run coach he loves nothing more than encouraging every person out there to jump in where you are, to work hard but have fun and chase goals that scare you - thats where the magic happens!
Road and Ultra runner since 2016
Wrestler in high school and college.
Coaching Experience: 8+ years wrestling, 5+ years running.
UESCA Ultra Running Coach Certification
Personal Bests and Accomplishments
Mile - 4:56 (at 43 years old)
5k - 16:57
Half Marathon - 1:16:35
Marathon - 2:40:09 (Chicago 2019)
50k - 3:35 (very hot, gravel course)
50 mile - 6:01:55 (Dam Yeti 23' - top 20 in US in 23')
100 mile 14:29 (Tunnel Hill 22' - top 20 in US in 22')
Coach Mary
Who is COACH MARY
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Road and Ultra runner since 2016
Wrestler in high school and college.
Coaching Experience: 8+ years wrestling, 5 years running.
UESCA Ultra Running Coach Certification
Personal Bests and Accomplishments
Mile - 4:56 (at 43 years old)
5k - 16:57
Half Marathon - 1:16:35
Marathon - 2:40:09 (Chicago 2019)
50k - 3:35 (very hot, gravel course)
50 mile - 6:01:55 (Dam Yeti 23' - top 20 in US in 23')
100 mile 14:29 (Tunnel Hill 22' - top 20 in US in 22')
athlete testimonials
Real words from our athletes and 816 Run Academy participants!
Derrick Palmer
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Mariia Dzholos
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Joey Holley
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Travis Ratliff
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