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professional coaching for distance runners
Since 1999 RUNNING STRONG has been dedicated to providing expert coaching and rehabilitative services for runners of all ages and abilities. Our highly personalized approach, and professional team including a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, a Registered Dietician and an available team of Physical Therapists insure that you have the best guidance to help you achieve your goals. At RUNNING STRONG our focus is on YOU.
meet COach janet hamilton, ma, rcep, cscs, RRCA and USATF certified coach
train smart - Achieve your goals
Janet Hamilton, MA, RCEP, CSCS has over 25 years of experience coaching runners of all ages and abilities and was voted Best Running Coach in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine 2015. She is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and served as an instructor for the Road Runners Club of America coaching certification program from 2005 - 2012. She is a regular contributor to Runner's World, Men's Health, Women's Health, Self, Shape, Livestrong, Health and Competitor Magazines among others and serves on the Advisory Board for Runner's World. Janet has helped beginners as well as age-group winners achieve their success because her focus is on maximizing performance while minimizing risk of injury. Her extensive understanding of the biomechanics and physiology of running means that your training plan will be absolutely customized to YOU!
Read more about Coach Janet in this write up on Voyage ATL
coaching services
exceptional coaching, phenomenal results
COaching
Personalized coaching - Your running coach available online from anywhere in the world, or in person in the Atlanta metro area. Video based gait analysis as well as specific training for marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k and ultra marathon event distances along with goal race planning and preparation.
Guidance on injury prevention and rehabilitation through a functional detailed biomechanical assessment and exercise instruction along with a sound, scientifically based approach to training.
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Nutrition
Nutritional Guidance from Registered Dietitian Kendra Glassman Perkey, MS, RD, CSSD, PA
Fuel your training right! With the right nutrition you can optimize your performance at every level. Kendra is a licensed and registered dietitian with an additional certification as a sports specialist (CSSD) and has over 15 years experience. She recently completed her Physician Assistant training. Kendra will design a sport-specific nutrition program for optimum performance using YOUR personal preferences.
Professional Collaboration
Collaborating with other professionals insures that you have a team working for you. RUNNING STRONG collaborates with a variety of Physical Therapists in the Atlanta Metro area and can help you find a qualified PT near you even if you live across the country. Don't try to go it alone!
Links to recent popular magazine articles
- What is Anaerobic Exercise and How Can it Boost Running Performance? - Runner's World
- How Glute Activation Drills can make your runs stronger, faster and painfree - RunnersWorld
- The 10 Best Tips for Beginning Runners with Larger Bodies - Livestrong.com
- How to find a running group that's right for you - Livestrong.com
- Why Warmup is Important - Runner's World
- How to Strengthen Your Backside - Runner's World
- Ditch the Technology from Time to Time - Runner's World
- How Long Should Cardio Workouts Be? - Livestrong
- Beach Running - Reebok
- What to Eat for Sore Muscles - Reebok
- Have you been running your hilly races all wrong? - Runner's World