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Structured, personalized training for runners with big goals and no time to waste.

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Olivia Papa, run coach
Meet Your Coach

Hi, I'm Olivia Papa

I've been running for close to twenty years — mile races, major marathons, and everything in between. Five World Majors so far (Boston, NYC, Berlin, Chicago, and CIM), all while working demanding jobs, getting through grad school, and figuring out how to train around a life that doesn't slow down.

What I've learned: you don't need more miles. You need the right miles, at the right time, with the right support around them.

I've followed the generic plans. I've done the programs that assume you have nothing else going on. I've pushed through workouts that made me question why I signed up for this. And I've come out the other side with a pretty clear picture of what actually works for people who are serious about running but also serious about the rest of their life.

I coach the whole picture — running, strength, nutrition, recovery, and mindset — designed around your schedule, your goals, and what's realistic for you right now.

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Building Blocks

More than just miles.

You need more than miles to perform your best. I build all of this into one plan that fits your schedule — not the other way around.

Plans start at $100/month.

Run Workouts

Get faster and stronger with structured workouts that build your aerobic engine and sharpen race-day speed.

Cross-Training

Stay fit and fresh without the pounding, so your legs are ready when it counts.

Strength & Mobility

Build the durability to stay healthy through your hardest training blocks.

Nutrition

Know exactly what to eat before, during, and after your runs — no more guessing on race day.

Sleep & Recovery

Recover faster between hard sessions so you actually hit your next workout.

Mental Preparation

Show up on race day with a plan and the confidence to execute it.

Getting Started

What to expect

01

Intro Call

A casual 20-minute video call. We'll talk about your goals, your schedule, and how I coach — and figure out if we're a good fit. If it clicks, I'll send over the athlete questionnaire right after.

02

Athlete Questionnaire

A detailed form covering your running history, current fitness, schedule, and goals. Takes about 15 minutes and helps me build a plan that actually fits your life.

03

Personalized Plan

Your full training plan — runs, strength, recovery — delivered weekly and adjusted as things change. No rigid templates.

04

Ongoing Coaching

Weekly check-ins via text or call so I can see how things are going and adjust as we go.

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What Runners Say

Working with Olivia was awesome. She helped me train for and finish my first half marathon. I couldn't have done it without her coaching.

D.L.

Olivia is such a great person to work with. She's motivating, encouraging, and knows how to push you just enough to really get results.

J.R.

Olivia created a marathon pacing sheet for me that I still use every single time I'm preparing for a race. It's become my go-to resource.

G.A.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We start with a free intro call to discuss your goals and see if we're a good fit. From there, you'll complete an athlete questionnaire, and I'll build a personalized training plan. We communicate regularly via text/app, and I adjust your plan based on how training is going.
You'll get a fully customized training plan, weekly check-ins, ongoing plan adjustments, race strategy guidance, and direct access to me via messaging. I also provide guidance on cross-training, strength work, nutrition, and recovery as needed.
Plans start at $100/month and are customized based on scope. I ask for a 2-month minimum — that's just enough time to start seeing real results. We'll align on pricing during the free intro call.
I design plans around your real life — your schedule, your constraints, your preferences. I've been the busy runner trying to fit training in around a demanding career, so I understand what it takes to make consistent progress without letting running take over your life.
We'll communicate primarily through a messaging platform (like iMessage or WhatsApp) for quick check-ins and questions, with a more structured weekly review to assess how training went and plan ahead.
Just book a free intro call using the link on this page, or fill out the contact form below. We'll chat about your goals and figure out if coaching together makes sense. No pressure, no commitment until you're ready.

Let's build your plan!

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