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Jim McCaffrey, Hamden, CT Running Coach

Jim McCaffrey

Jim McCaffrey

Running

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22 reviews

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CT's #1 Running Coach on CoachUp: "I have a Jack Daniels' VDOT Distance Coaching Certification through the RunSMART Project.” View all coaching experience

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The percentage of time Jim McCaffrey responded to client inquiries within 48 hours in the last 3 months.
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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Farmington Canal Parking, 4340 Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, Hamden, CT

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Packages

Online Training
Online Training for a single athlete

One month of online training; includes a personalized training plan updated weekly via Google Sheets as well as unlimited daily contact through text/call/e-mail. Strength training, nutrition plan and injury prevention rout... See More

Session Length: 4 weeks

$100 1 session + applicable fees

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Phone Consultation
Online Training for a single athlete

One-time introductory 30-minute phone consultation; this is to get to know the client/coach in lieu of an in-person session.

Session Length: 1 hour

$35 1 session + applicable fees

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  • St. Joseph's University (PA)

  • 6 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Middle Distance, Long Distance, Cross Country, Marathon

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

Credentials

  • St. Joseph's University (PA)

  • 6 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Teenagers

  • Middle Distance, Long Distance, Cross Country, Marathon

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

More About Coach Jim

I've been a personal running coach for seven years now- coaching runners towards Boston Marathon qualifiers as well as college cross country athletes, half marathon finishers, and folks looking to improve their 5k times. I work best with self-motivated adults and teens that are both looking to improve their general fitness through following a running program as well as helping them to design their own plans. I currently hold a Jack Daniels' RunSMART VDOT O2 Distance Coaching Certification, but utilize Arthur Lydiard's periodization approach, supplemented with the tried-and-true coaching methods of Brad Hudson, Pete Pfitzinger, Steve Magness, Matt Fitzgerald and Jason Koop. My educational background is as a teacher, with 16 years of experience at all grade levels.

- 3:05:45 marathon PR
- 1:24:24 half marathon PR
- mile PR of 4:59.57
- four-time Boston marathon qualifier
- USATF Connecticut Master's Champion for 2018 at both 1500 and 3000 meters
- second place overall, 2018 Hamden Hills 5k
- second place, 2018 West Rock Super Prestige 5k trail race
- third place overall, 2016 Roxbury Marathon
- 4:24 50k PR and 8:18 50-mile PR
- have completed 50+ ultras including nine 100-milers
- 5k PR of 17:59.89 and 10k PR of 38:12

A typical training block with me would last anywhere from 8-24 weeks, depending on your goal race and distance. It also has a lot to do with where we are in terms of beginning fitness, so you could expect your training to consist of working on three main areas:
1) improving aerobic conditioning
2) strength and endurance
3) getting faster

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Client Reviews

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Coach Jim is a great coach and a great guy. Loads of experience and knowledge.

That was great! Very helpful and professional. Would definitely recommend

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Coach Jim is great! He’s exactly what our daughter needs to improve her XC running! Couldn’t be happier to have met Coach Jim and have him work with our daughter!

Fun, funny; knows his stuff! Looking forward to following his plan and continuing train with him.

Jim was awesome! Very down to earth, encouraging, easy going, easy to talk with and work with. Made me a better runner before our session was even over!

I didn’t know how important a “running coach” was until I started working with Jim. I met with Jim so he can assess my running and knew that he was a good fit for my running style. Jim tailored a program to my needs. When I began training with Jim, I was injured and Jim met all my needs to help me meet my goals. I am looking forward to continue working with him to get to my intimate goal of training for a full marathon! He is very personable and is constantly checking in and giving you great advice and motivation! I would recommend Jim to anyone looking for a running coach!

Great coach. Excellent rapport with my 8yo son.

Jim is a great coach and very knowledgeable not just about running technique and drills, but also about different strategies to use to have your training compliment individual physical needs (I.e nutrition/supplement use, heart rate monitoring, etc.). He isn’t using a ‘one size fits all’ approach and did a great job of tailoring my training schedule to fit my fitness level and ability. I definitely recommend Jim to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and friendly coach.

Coach Jim is great! I have had 2 sessione and I have received great advice and am very motivated to do my best. I recommend coach Jim to others.

Coach Jim was great with my son. Jim helped my son to feel relaxed and confident.I also saw real improvement after one session.

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Jim is not only great at assisting in the development of a solid plan, but is also highly motivational and supportive in his approach. Strongly recommend him!

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Great coach. Professional, personable and knowledgeable. Will definitely be signing up for more sessions.

I am very pleased with Jim and find his coaching methods to be intelligent and effective. He wrote me a very comprehensive training program and has given me important guidance to help me work through an injury. We meet for an initial meeting where he spent time talking with me about my goals and looking over my form. He gave me on the spot advice and adjustments that I have found to be a difference maker. He has me on track to reach my goals and avoid further injury. He has great experience in all distances and I would highly recommend him to any adult looking to improve their time, distance and form.

Improving 50 minutes from six months ago is plenty to feel good about, and also learning so many new training workouts from Jim. I think I pretty much know what I need to do from now on, and I'm so very grateful for all of his guidance and especially his encouragement and support!
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