Why an Online Running Coach Might Be the Best Decision You Ever Make (Especially If You Keep Getting Injured)

Mick Breen

August 8, 2025

Why an Online Running Coach Might Be the Best Decision You Ever Make (Especially If You Keep Getting Injured)

Online Running Coach: Smart Coaching Without the Guesswork

Running isn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other. It’s a skill. And just like any skill, it can be trained, coached, and dramatically improved. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting, getting hurt, and starting again—it’s time to bring in someone who knows what the hell they’re doing.

Enter: the online running coach.

What Does an Online Running Coach Actually Do?

This isn’t a cookie-cutter program or a spreadsheet with "Week 1 - Run 5km." A real online running coach:

  • Analyzes your form and mechanics

  • Identifies your weak links (feet, posture, stride, mobility)

  • Creates custom drills to fix them

  • Builds a training plan based on your goals, history, and schedule

  • Keeps you accountable and adjusts based on feedback

It’s like having a coach in your pocket who actually gives a damn.

Why Online Coaching Beats In-Person For Most People

You don’t need to show up to a track at 6am or live near a high-performance centre. Online coaching works because:

  • It fits into your life, not the other way around

  • Feedback is often more detailed because you send videos and data at your best time

  • You get continual guidance, not just a once-a-week check-in

Natural Born Running was built for this exact purpose: to coach people all over the world into becoming pain-free, confident, and efficient runners—without needing to step foot in a clinic.

Who Needs an Online Running Coach? (Hint: It’s Probably You)

You should consider getting an online running coach if:

  • You’ve had recurring running injuries (shin splints, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, etc.)

  • You’ve plateaued with your speed or distance

  • You feel like running feels harder than it should

  • You want to train smarter and avoid burnout

  • You want to start running but don’t know how

We coach all levels inside the Natural Born Running Network—from beginners to ultra-distance athletes. If running matters to you, we can help.

The Natural Born Running Approach to Online Coaching

We're not here to just write your weekly mileage. We're here to build better runners from the ground up. Our system includes:

  • Running skill & technique coaching (drills, cues, video feedback)

  • Strength & mobility programs designed for runners

  • Gait analysis and form correction

  • Nasal breathing & pacing work

  • Community accountability and expert support

The goal? To make running feel easier, smoother, and pain-free—for life.

What Our Athletes Say

"I went from barely making it through 3km with knee pain, to running 10km completely pain-free and faster than ever. All from form tweaks and simple drills."

"I used to think I needed more cushioning. Turns out I needed coaching. My feet, hips, and breathing are working together now and running feels incredible."

"Being able to send in my running videos and get detailed feedback every week is a game changer."

Want to Work With an Online Running Coach Who Gets It?

Natural Born Running isn't a PDF program. It's an evolving coaching experience designed to fix the root of your issues and help you hit your potential.

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