NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach

NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach is a personalized virtual training program that will provide guidance, structure, and accountability to set you up for success whether your goal is to PR at your next race or to make it across the finish line of your first half marathon. You can choose from a race-specific program to train for our marquee races — the United Airlines NYC Half or the RBC Brooklyn Half — or a time-based plan.

Why NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach?

Work 1:1 with a certified coach who is assigned to you for the entire program
Receive a personalized and dynamic training plan that meets you at your current fitness level
Train for multiple races with one plan that updates with every race result
Sync with tracking devices such as Garmin, Strava, and Apple Watch
Connect to a supportive community to keep you motivated and accountable

Proven Results

On average, runners who train with NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach improve their race finish times by 7%—that’s an improvement of 8 minutes for a 2:00 half-marathoner or 19 minutes for a 4:30-hour marathoner. Don’t take our word for it; read about the experiences of past and current users detailing how the personalized training plan helped them exceed their race-day goals.

Testimonials

"I loved having a coach behind this virtual training program. When I was having trouble [with my training], Coach Tom would say “Yes, you can do this if you change your mileage, do these exercises, take these kinds of breaks, run this kind of pace.” It was really helpful to have tailored advice."

- Nicole P.

"Training with the Coaching Lab app was definitely what I expected and more. It gave me a structure to follow. I didn’t have to think of a plan myself or look things up on the internet. [The weekly training schedule] went straight to my email, ready for me."

- Michelle R.

"I’ve stuck with my long runs because I had the program telling me when I was going to run. it’s accountability. Even when I finished the New York City Marathon, I kept up the subscription because I wanted to know what I should be running as a recovery. I wanted to still have that discipline."

- Frances M.

Reach Your Race-Day Goals

Product Overview

How It Works

New York Road Runners has partnered with Runcoach, a running-focused training app, to offer our running community access to a personalized and adaptive training program to help you meet your running goals.

After joining Coaching Lab by Runcoach you will be asked to input your goal race and non-goal races, recent race time or current milage, and how often you’d like to work out, rest, and cross train.
With that information, the patented algorithm will create a training plan and adjust the plan as you input your activity.
You will receive daily or weekly email reminders about your training assignments, on and off target monitoring, and activity milestones.
Track your workout with your mobile device and other popular devices or apps, including Garmin, Runkeeper, Strava, Apple Watch, and Fitbit.
If you miss a workout, the plan will recalculate accordingly to help you stay on track.
You can consult your personal USATF-certified coach about training, nutrition, or injuries.

App Preview

A screenshot of NYRR Coaching Lab showing a runner's goal dashboard

A screenshot of NYRR Coaching Lab showing a one-on-one chat between a runner and a coach

Try Our Race Improvement Calculator

On average, runners who train with NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach improve their race finish times by 7%—that’s an improvement of 19 minutes for a 4:30 marathoner or an 8-minute improvement for a 2:00-hour half-marathoner. See what a 7% improvement looks like for you.

FAQ

How does the 1:1 coaching work?

After signing up for the program, you will be automatically assigned a coach who will be available to you throughout the program to answer questions about training, progress, injuries, or goals. Simply message them through the app and you’ll receive an answer within 24 business hours.

Which program is right for me?

If you are training specifically for one of our marquee races the United Airlines NYC Half, the RBC Brooklyn Half, or the TCS New York City Marathon — sign up for that race-specific training program and you’ll benefit from the tips to tackle each course.

If you are training for multiple races, pursuing the 9+1, getting back into running, or just need extra motivation and accountability, the time-based plans are right for you.

What if I have an issue with the app or my plan?

If you can log into the app, please send a message to your coach. Otherwise, please email training@nyrr.org and someone will reply within 24 business hours.

What if I want to cancel my plan?

NYRR has a no refund policy therefore all sales are final and non-refundable.

To learn more about NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach, visit our complete frequently asked questions page.

If you are not a member yet, consider becoming an NYRR member today. NYRR membership pays for itself; starting at $40 annually, it provides discounts to races and other member-exclusive benefits such as NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach, and helps support our mission. Learn more about membership.