Run coaching by Doctors of Physical Therapy

Whether you are just getting started on your running journey or have been running for years but feeling stuck, we’re here to help.

Our approach to helping you achieve your goals, whether that means longer distances, faster times or pain-free running, is evidence based and backed by years of clinical and personal experience.

We offer one on one coaching and non-customized training plans for both running and running specific strength training as well as free workouts and information to help you take your running to the next level.

Our Services

One-on-One Run Coaching

Basic and premium plans available

One-on-one coaching with us includes customized run and strength workouts updated frequently to help you systematically smash your running goals. With both basic and premium options available and a variety of pricing options, there is a plan available that is right for you!

Allow two doctors of physical therapy and experienced runners guide you to your goals, whatever they may be.

Ready-to-Run Training Plans

Not sure one-on-one coaching is right for you but still want a solid training plan created by a physical therapist and running coach? Check out our half and full marathon programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners.

Strength and Mobility Plans

COMING SOON!

Thrive through running.

We are Doctors of Physical Therapy, certified running coaches, busy moms and runners. We understand how impactful running can be on you and your well being and we have the tools and experience to help you and your running thrive.

Client Testimonials

  • "I can’t thank Andrea enough for her incredible coaching and support during my first marathon journey! She designed a 16-week training program tailored specifically to my goals, helping me not only achieve but surpass them by running a sub-3:15 marathon. What truly stood out was her ability to make the running schedule flexible, seamlessly accommodating my busy work and social life. Andrea’s expertise around running and physical therapy were pivotal in my success, and I’m so grateful for the confidence and skills she helped me develop along the way. If you’re looking for a coach who will guide you to crush your goals, Andrea and Thrive are the one!"

    Carson L.

  • "Kim is a wonderful physical therapist and running coach! Her exercises helped me improve my ankle pain and get back to running longer distances without pain!"

    Patrick E.

  • "Working with Dr. Smiley has been an incredibly positive and rewarding experience. I started working with her as my coach in May 2024 to prepare for the Chicago Marathon. I had just come off of running a massive PR in the half-marathon (thanks to having her as my PT) and a less-than-ideal first marathon in 2023, I wanted professional coaching to get me ready to take on the marathon again. I wanted to be better prepared, better equipped, and have someone in my corner to work through strategy and execution. My goal was ambitious: run Chicago in 3:30, down from a previous marathon time of 4:16. Thanks to Dr. Smiley’s expert guidance, thoughtful programming, and support, I believe that I could have run a 3:23 on a perfect day. Dr. Smiley not only created challenging, effective workouts but also helped me find a sustainable balance between training and the demands of my life as a father of four young kids. She was always flexible and understanding when it came to scheduling, and I truly felt she was invested in my success."

    Ryan B.

  • "Kim was so helpful and accommodating with building my marathon training program. She was quick responding with adjustments as needed and very encouraging when checking on in how the program was working for me. She was timely with responses and helped with problem solving to adjust workouts to fit with my work schedule. She was very clear when answering questions and helped me to understand the necessity with all of the workout types, leading me to have better adherence to the routine. With her guidance, I was able to complete my first marathon almost 20 minutes faster than my goal! Will definitely be back for consultation for my next training plan!"

    Michelle P.

  • "Upon deciding to run my first marathon - the NYC Marathon - in honor of my 40th Birthday, I knew I needed to be under the guidance of a certified run coach. Not just a run coach, Andrea is a physical therapist who specializes in run training as a marathoner herself. It had been 5+ years since I did any kind of run training, and had 2 kids since then. Utilizing Andrea as my run coach, allowed me to have the proper guidance to create a cardio base before official training began AND to complete my entire 20 week training program injury free. The decision to utilize Andrea as my run coach also meant the run plan could be adapted week by week based on what my body was feeling it could take on. Having her knowledge as a run coach and physical therapist was crucial to helping me complete my goal of crossing the NYC Marathon finish line injury free at the age of 40."

    Anne Marie T.

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