Boston Running Center Coaches

Joe specializes in injury prevention, deducing and correcting causative factors to repetitive motion injuries, and improving performance for endurance runners competing at distances from the 800 meters to the marathon.   Joe holds a masters degree in Exercise Science, is a certified USA Track and Field level III Coach (endurance), and has attained the highest coaching credential from the IAAF, Level V - Elite Coach for Endurance. Joe continually seeks to further his education by attending conferences and seminars throughout the country, and with regular trips to Kenya and Ethiopia, where he has had exposure working closely with world-class coaches and athletes.

Joe's top runners have included ISL and NEPSTA champions, NXN and Footlocker qualifiers, USA Junior National Champions in the 1500 and 3000, Olympic trial qualifiers for the 10k and marathon, and National level masters runners in the 800 and 1500.  His accolades, such as the NECC Cross Country Coach of the Year and Best of Boston's Top Running Coaches (as voted by Boston Magazine), are a product of his dedication and belief in each of his runners, no matter what level he or she may be.

Joe's coaching principles are influenced by Arthur Lydiard, Joe Vigil, Bob Larsen, Renato Canova, Jack Daniels, Scott Christensen and many other national and elite-level coaches. Joe's expert biomechanical and gait analysis is often sought after by local New England runners, as well as elite runners and coaches throughout the world, including Renato Canova, Kenenisa Bekele, Florence Kipligat, Ibrahim Jelian, runners of the American Distance Project, and Dr. Yilma Berta of the Ethiopian Athletic Federation.

After coaching teams at the club and collegiate levels*, Joe now dedicates his efforts to designing more efficient and comprehensive programs for individual runners.  His approach combines carefully crafted customized running programs with clinically supported techniques to help prepare the athlete for fast, high intensity endurance running.  Joe's expertise on bio-mechanics and postural distortions related to repetitive motion injuries has him regularly presenting at hospitals, rehab centers, running camps, and club events throughout the year. His methodologies, training approaches, and contributions to the running community have been featured in media outlets throughout the country. Recent sightings of Joe...
             

Track and Field/Cross Country 

Joe coaches individual youth, high school and post-collegiate athletes looking to excel in their respective events, ranging from the 800 meters to the 10k. Though his top athletes have competed at national and world championships, his coaching style and attention is given equally to those who are striving to be their best - no matter what level that may be.

Marathon Training 

Many of the runners Joe works with are marathoners, with most training for or trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon.  His balanced programs (regarding speed, strength and endurance), emphasize improved neuromuscular facilitation, assist with developing mental strength and strategies, and help guide the athlete over pre-existing barriers and on a path towards new achievements. Joe's marathoners have completed marathons throughout the world, including:

Arizona Rock'n'Roll Marathon, Austin Marathon, Bay State Marathon, Baltimore Marathon, Breakers Marathon, California International Marathon, Cape Cod Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Columbus Marathon, Detroit Marathon, Disney Marathon, Dublin Marathon, Eugene Marathon, Frankfurt Marathon, Hamburg Marathon, Hartford Marathon, Honolulu Marathon, Las Vegas Marathon, Long Beach Marathon, Maine Marathon, Marine Core Marathon, New Jersey Marathon, New York Marathon, Nike Women's Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Portland Marathon, San Francisco Marathon, San Diego Rock'n'Roll Marathon, and many more.

Injury Prevention 

Joe is a strong proponent of having all of his runners work to attain and maintain loose, pliable and healthy muscles throughout training. His thoughts and approach to this topic are presented in his book Pliability for Runners, a workbook of self-tests for runners to add to their regular homecare habits.



more on Joe
Joe's coaching philosophy
Joe works with elite coaches and athletes in Kenya and Ethiopia
Boston Globe article on Joe
Joe's athlete interviewed after historic run
A visit to Stowe Running Camp

*Prior to BRC, Joe was the Mens and Womens Cross Country Head Coach at Newbury College, as well as the head coach of the Harvard Running Club and the Cambridge Running Club.

Through her coaching, Jenn provides support, motivation and mindset training to train smart and safe. Her unique background in holistic nutrition, running and yoga allows her to create unique programs to help you reach new levels of fitness and endurance. She has coached individuals and groups for everything from a 5K to full marathons and is both RRCA and USATF Level 1 certified.

In her free time she is usually out training for a marathon herself, reading up on the latest running & nutrition news, cooking or out on a hike with her Wheaten Terrier, Hannah.

Additional Certifications:

Board Certified by American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)
Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), Yoga Alliance
Vinyasa, Yin & Pre/Postnatal yoga certified teacher

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Jenn's Coaching Philosophy I work with my runners using a comprehensive approach to training that includes the development of endurance, speed, strength and stability. I am a strong believer in using a periodization approach to training, which allows runners to build a strong base similar to that of a pyramid before building upwards towards new concepts & challenges. My programs are all personalized to the goals and focus of the client and allow for a balance of stress and recovery of the body in order to produce safe, effective results.

I am a firm believer in finding balance not only in training but in life as well. I teach runners to listen to their body with regards to pacing, level of exertion and finding their ideal amount of self-care time to compliment training. Proper rest, stretching and nutrition are essential to helping us perform at our best.

Health Coaching

In addition to coaching runners, Jenn also provides Health Coaching, a holistic approach to nutrition and health for all fitness levels. Together, you will look at all areas of your life to see how they are connected to develop a personalized plan to guide you towards your health goals. Sessions can be held on the phone, Skype or at the BRC in Brookline.

Common focus areas include:

• Weight loss
• Eating for energy
• Understanding food cravings
• Managing stress its impact on your body and diet

A note from Jenn - 'Everyones lifestyle is unique so their nutrition needs should be as well. During our time together, you will learn the tools and step-by-step techniques for lasting success with unlimited e-mail support between sessions. You will also receive done-for-you handouts and giveaways to support your progress throughout the program.'

Prior to his time in Boston, Daniel was the head coach of men's and women's cross country and track and field at Hunter College in New York City. During his three year tenure at Hunter, he led the women's team to two triple crown champions, multiple all-conference honorees and event champions, a number of ECAC event champions during indoor and outdoor track, and a women's cross country team that was recognized nationally as an all-academic team for earning over a 3.0 team GPA. Daniel spent his first year in New York serving as an assistant coach of men's and women's cross country for Sarah Lawrence College.

Daniel started his coaching career in Miami, FL. He spent a year at his alma mater, Florida International University, as a volunteer assistant. He oversaw the men's and women's cross country teams and distance group during the track seasons. Under his mentorship, the women's freshmen indoor 5k record was broken. Before FIU, Daniel spent four years as the head coach of boys and girls cross country and track and field at Doral Academy Charter High School. During those four years Daniel guided the first boys and first girls cross country teams to the Florida State Championships in school history.

Daniel started his running career in middle school and continued throughout high school and college. He attended Florida International University in Miami, FL. He competed in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track, where he saw action in the half mile race up to the 8k during the cross country season. Since college Daniel has competed in a variety of distances up to the half marathon and continues to run.

Training Philosophy

I am passionate about running and work to instill that passion with each client I work with. I have experience working with all age levels and experiences. I enjoy assisting clients with their running goals and I work to demonstrate key values that I believe play a role in achieving their goals; Patience, Consistency and Flexibility. Seeing progress in your work can take time and patience is key when working toward your goals in a safe and healthy way. Showing up each day is a big part of the challenge, even on days you might not feel up to working out. Flexibility is important because no training is written in stone and it can change week to week or day to day depending on the client. Communication I believe brings those three components together and are integral in a healthy coach-client relationship. More than working toward my clients running goals, I strive for my coaching to assist clients in identifying characteristics within themselves, such as building on confidence, perseverance, and focus. And most of all I hope they enjoy the process and journey as they work toward a goal!