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Connor Cleveland, Raleigh, NC Running Coach

Connor Cleveland

UESCA Certified

Running

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UESCA Certified Running Coach. Former NCAA DIII Track and Cross Country athlete. I help athletes improve their fitness, achieve PRs in the 5k to the marathon and have fun doing it! View all coaching experience

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The percentage of time Connor Cleveland responded to client inquiries within 48 hours in the last 3 months.
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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Buffaloe Road Athletic Park, 5812 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh, NC
  2. 5428 Allen Dr, Raleigh, NC
  3. Raleigh, NC

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

Packages

Initial Consultation
Online Training for a single athlete

This will be a 30 minute phone call in which we get to know each other, discuss your goals, and see if we are a good fit! **NOTE** There is a $25 service fee for booking new coaches on CoachUp. Full refund guaranteed if ... See More

Session Length: 30 minutes

$1 1 session + applicable fees

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Monthly Training
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In-Person Training for a single athlete

4 weeks of personalized fitness training, race distances of 5,000 meters up to a marathon, or pre-season training for cross country. Includes: an online running schedule updated weekly, up to 1 in-person workout session as... See More

Session Length: 1 week

$185 4 sessions ($46/ea) + applicable fees

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12 Weeks Training (**Discounted monthly rate)
In-Person Training for a single athlete

12 weeks of personalized fitness training, race distances of 5,000 meters up to a marathon, or pre-season training for cross country. Includes: an online running schedule updated weekly, up to 1 in-person workout session a... See More

Session Length: 1 week

$500 12 sessions ($42/ea) + applicable fees

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Running Form and Drills Session
In-Person Training for a single athlete

This session is designed to help improve your form and running efficiency! The session would include an analysis of your running gait and drills/agility workouts designed specifically for your needs. Review of the session ... See More

Session Length: 1 hour

$60 1 session + applicable fees

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  • Ithaca College (NY)

  • 4 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Middle Distance, Long Distance, Marathon, Cross Country

  • Stride, Drive Phase, Pacing, Breathing, Gait, Form

Credentials

  • Ithaca College (NY)

  • 4 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Middle Distance, Long Distance, Marathon, Cross Country

  • Stride, Drive Phase, Pacing, Breathing, Gait, Form

More About Coach Connor

I am a UESCA Certified Running Coach who's goal is to help runners achieve a new personal best in events from the 5k to the marathon, as well as improve fitness for those who are looking to get into running. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced runner, my aim is to make the training process an enjoyable and personal experience with individualized training plans based on your goals.

Outside of coaching, I am a licensed physical therapist. While my services here will not involve physical therapy, I will use my knowledge and experience to make you a more efficient runner and decrease the risk of injury.

18 years of competitive running experience
2x marathon finisher, including Chicago
6 Half Marathons
Former Division 3 NCAA Cross Country and Track athlete

I offer monthly training plans as well as 12 week plans at a discounted monthly rate. While I do not require a long term commitment, making progress with running takes a lot of consistency, so 3-6 months is recommended!

Each plan includes:
- A personalized online running plan updated weekly
- An initial in-person session to focus on distance/speed workouts, form, pacing, strategy, and drills
- Up to 1 additional in-person session per month as needed
- Unlimited texting/email communication
- Phone calls as needed
- Strength training guidance
- Training accountability
- Race preparation

Individual in-person sessions are also available for assessing and improving running form!

If you are interested in private coaching, but not the packages listed above, custom packages can be offered depending on your situation.

At the end of the day, I want this process to be enjoyable for you! My goal is to continue to excite your passion for running, as this is a sport that has been incredibly important to my own life as well.

If you have any other questions about the services I offer, please reach out to me at: connor.p.cleveland@gmail.com

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Client Reviews

Connor has been great working with our son!

Coach is a good mentor. Really pays attention to detail to your strength and weaknesses

Connor has proven to be an amazing coach for our son. Connor’s knowledge, experience, skills, personable approach, and willingness to help others is a refreshing combination. I’d recommend any runner of any age to contact Connor, you’ll be glad that you did.

Coach Connor was fantastic. He brought a passion for running combined with a personality that was caring and easy to get along with. He met me where I was and helped me grow into a more confident runner. Training included realistic weekly goals, detailed and prescriptive training, and an emphasis on safety and building endurance. I would highly recommend, and look forward to additional training in the future!

Coach Connor is the best! He helped me go from running around 8 miles all the way up to the half marathon distance. He created a plan specifically for my level to make sure I can complete my half marathon at my best. It was an absolute pleasure having Connor as my coach. Whenever I'm ready for a challenge, definitely will be reaching out again.

Coach Cleveland is an excellent coach. He genuinely cares about his clients and their improvement. He goes above and beyond to ensure his clients receive quality guidance and coaching.

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Connor was great to work with! Highly recommend!

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Off to a good start, Coach Connor knows his stuff and will help my son improve his technique and thinking of the big picture for running goals. Thanks!

Coach Connor is very patient, professional, and knowledgeable! He helped to cut down my running time by 1 minte within a month! I recommend him to anyone who wants to achieve results!

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