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Portland State University (OR)
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15 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Lydia G.
LG Athletics, LLC
SILVER
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A physical biomechanic athletic conditioning training that also offers coaching, programming, and recovery tools for the modern athlete. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
- Playa Vista Park, 13196 West Bluff Creek Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Lydia. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$75 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Lydia. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$186 3 sessions ($62/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Lydia. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$295 5 sessions ($59/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Lydia. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$550 10 sessions ($55/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Marathon, Long Distance, Cross Country
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Stride, Pacing, Form, Breathing
Credentials
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Portland State University (OR)
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15 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Marathon, Long Distance, Cross Country
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Stride, Pacing, Form, Breathing
More About Coach Lydia
Lydia Gonzalez-Hardie
Bio and Summary:
Lydia Gonzalez is a sports enthusiast with years of Sports Industry related experience including directly supporting various sports brands, teams, athletes and sports agencies in meeting their project, organizational and business objectives. She is known for her branding, creativity and excellent communication style; as well as for her vast resource of sports industry contacts from the grass roots level, up to the top professional sports front office level. Currently Lydia working to venture out and created a Sports/ Athletic Business within Youth Health & Wellness LG Athletics, LLC. She also has previous work experience with a Sports PR agency, Sports Media World, and also assists the NBA league office with their ‘NBA Cares’ community relations program. Lydia also serves as an event coordinator for NBA All-Star Weekend and contributes to other league wide initiatives. Previous to all of this work Lydia spent 15 years at Nike Inc. And the last 5 years with the New York Road Runner’s in Youth and Community Service.
After spending over 15 years working at Nike, Lydia also works with the Kobe Bryant Academy, a Summer Basketball Camp, and assists the Los Angeles Lakers with their annual kid’s basketball camps during the NBA offseason in Los Angeles. Since 2011’ Lydia has 10 years of working as a Athletic/ Strength Conditioning Coach at Brooklyn Friends and two years with Notre Dame Academy overseeing the Athletic Department and One year with Windward School as the Head Track & Field Long Distance Coach.
Previously, Lydia supported Nike and the Portland Running Club companies in the footwear, training and specialized women categories. She helped lead and fill critical roles in product research, while assisting in the development and sales divisions.
Lydia started her career at Nike WHQ within Digital Sports Marketing then moving on up, to now offering her skills, creative input and advanced services as a PR consultant to professional athletes and their personal charitable foundations. This includes at various camps, corporate and community related events.
Not only is Lydia a detail oriented coach who always knows how to improve your technique, but she also knows how to interact with his athletes. I was someone who loved long distances but was achieving success by being sponge to everything her Coaches have helped ingrained over 25 plus years. Outside of work, you will find Lydia working out, travelling, coaching kids and volunteering her time by assisting in the community. Lydia also enjoys running, basketball and spending time with Family.
Specialties:
Working at annual NBA Teams and Profesional Athletes within NBA and USA Track & Field affiliated events including at children’s basketball & Running summer camps throughout the country.
I attended Portland State University transferring to the University of Phoenix to completing my undergrad in Sports Marketing with a Bachelor's of Science, Business-Marketing, beginning my Sport Marketing career with Nike, INC for over 10 years. Training from Oregon, New York H.S athletes all the way to local professional athletes currently in Los Angeles, CA.
I have accomplished placing in all my age groups across the country from 5K’s to Marathon’s Distance. Running over 24 Marathon’s- (6) Star WMM Finisher London 2023’ 2 time Boston Qualifier 2018’ and 2019’ Boston Marathon 2022’ finisher.
Begin a full consultation on Fitness Goals, Nutrition plans, full training that ensures that a Athlete/ Runner is able to achieve injury prevention, Athletic Training, sports specific, strength and endurance, mobilization & speed / endurance is my specific specialist.
The amount of energy, positive and honest feedback, daily communication, passionate Health & Wellness Coach bringing every ounce my heart to each and every client is my mission. Community
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Client Reviews
Jessica (CoachUp client)
Let me just say if your current coach is not someone who believes in you, tells you from their heart they literally practice in what they preach and is not checking in with you in between sessions... that's not the kind of coach you want. COACH LYDIA has been amazing, I signed up on coach up with the intention of wanting to do my first half marathon without injuries (having had some mild knee/hip issues in the past), the tips and tricks and hard work to training on HOW-TO BE a runner. It's a different world out there for runners, we are literally built different. That also means we need to train differently. Coach Lydia has taught me so much and I am now addicted to the progress. I will say it's not linear, we've been going on about 6 months now and I've had my share of set backs. A month off here and there due to pushing too hard too fast and other weeks of just being sick.
It sucks to have multiple set backs, but that is part of life and when Lydia believes in you, you also believe in yourself too. I cannot wait to see her in between my half marathon training! I cannot believe I signed up for 3 halves. With any great teacher, you can do a lot.
TIP: a great coach can only go so far, so a good student should also be putting in the work and meeting them halfway, if not more than halfway. YOU GOT THIS!
Nishant (CoachUp client)
Great energy! Great with the kids
Elisha (CoachUp client)
Lydia is a true gem! Her energy and positive attitude is off the charts and my daughter (12) was instantly comfortable.
Lydia asked about my daughter and what our goals were and then took it from there. She put her thru a fun but challenging work out- appropriate for her age and skill level - and my daughter asked when Lydia could come back! We are overjoyed to have found Lydia!
Ashley (CoachUp client)
Love her!!! Truly helped the youngest I nanny for change his form and improve his speed and movement and the oldest is now looking to join track!!!
Sarah (CoachUp client)
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Joshua (CoachUp client)
Coach Lydia inspires my son to run faster and further. Her indominable positivity and boundless energy can overcome even the most obdurate attitude on the toughest days of training.
Zach (CoachUp client)
Coach Lydia is awesome. She’s super nice, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about helping you achieve your goals. I strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a coach at any stage of training. She’s flexible and patient and a fun person.
Ashleigh (CoachUp client)
Coach Lydia is very positive and has a great attitude. She also does a great job of explaining everything. My daughter was tired but also enjoyed working with Coach Lydia.
Malia (CoachUp client)
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Sean (CoachUp client)
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Nicolo (CoachUp client)
Love Lydia!
Kristen (CoachUp client)
Super friendly/upbeat and knowledgeable.
Hahn (CoachUp client)
You could not find a more encouraging Coach than Lydia. Her energy and enthusiasm are off the charts. She motivates even the total novice. Our kid never participated in organized sports other than school phys ed. He suddenly decided to "qualify" for high school cross country. We wanted to make sure he didn't exacerbate a slight limp we noticed. Coach Lydia only had two weeks to work with our teen before the try-out. She was incredibly accommodating with her schedule. She could have insisted meeting every day (earning more). Instead, she emphasized the body needed to heal, and made sure working out was effective. Most notably, our teen said she made the twice weekly hour session "VERY FUN, but really challenging."
We never paid much attention to brands, unless a doctor advised something. Lydia makes it easy. Having worked for major big brands, her knowledge of product seemed encyclopedic. She provided links for shoes, work out bands, even massage rollers! Before Lydia, we didn't even know there were "neutral vs stability" shoes.
She is passionate about running and passionate about the body. She emphasizes balance, body mechanics, and muscle monitoring. Even if you have flat feet, you may even opt to ditch the podiatrist's inserts.
Her commitment to the whole student permeates the relationship in every way! In a word, she is WONDERFUL.
Scott (CoachUp client)
Lydia cares about you! Her workouts were hard, and she taught me tons of exercises to help strengthen my body and improve my running. She's super upbeat and interested in helping you.
Miaomiao (CoachUp client)
Coach Lydia was absolutely a great inspiration and motivation! Very professional and helpful. I was experiencing severe back pain due to running. After a couple training sessions with her my back pain was gone. She helped me understand running on a different level. She educated me with tons of training techniques for my half marathon and was constantly checking my progress and health on a daily basis. I'd highly recommend Lydia to anyone who's looking for professional training.
Amy (CoachUp client)
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Khalid (CoachUp client)
Lydia is a great coach. She knows how to motivate you and has a great knowledge in fitness. I really enjoyed training with her.
Pasquale (CoachUp client)
Lydia was very engaging and sweet with my 3 children. She made the session fun and informative. Had the children working hard.
Danielle (CoachUp client)
I loved working out with Lydia. She pushed me to new limits while reading my body’s ability. She is extremely knowledgeable and motivational! Thanks again Lydia!
Paula (CoachUp client)
Coach Lydia is AMAZING!! My daughter has connected with her and looks forward to their early morning session. She has felt a difference in her running endurance after only one session. So lucky to have found Coach Lydia and looking forward to working with her in the future.
Kira (CoachUp client)
Amazing coach, fast communication,very patient and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure working with Lydia as I look forward to keep training with her!
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