I've been working with James for over 18 months. In the first 4 months of working with him he coached me to a 31 min PB in the marathon. I've found him to be very professional and detail oriented esp... I've been working with James for over 18 months. In the first 4 months of working with him he coached me to a 31 min PB in the marathon. I've found him to be very professional and detail oriented especially regarding training specificity and race plans. He also looks at long terms goals and mental preparation. I've developed a lot as an athlete while working with himevixenced by the fact that I've PB'ed at every distance from the 5k to the marathon.
James McKirdy - McKirdy Trained
Running Coach in Flagstaff, AZ, United States
From National Champions to Olympians - our coaches will help you find your best!
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VDOT Certified
V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
USATF Level 1
USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
About James McKirdy
McKirdy Trained coaches have been serving athletes all over the world! From Florida to Thailand, our online coaching system allows for communication, workout adjustments, race planning, and overall strategy to help you achieve your goals.
We are unique because our coaching collective brings different personalities that can adapt to any athlete! Helping develop those of all ability – we’ve seen brand new runners finish their first 5k to the veteran athletes qualify for the Boston Marathon and beyond.
Our team is made up of some of the finest athletes the nation has to offer. By using our own experiences and concepts, continually learning and developing – we have seen amazing results.
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How it works
01.
Choose how you want to work together
Book a consultation, choose a training plan, or start private coaching.
02.
Connect with your coach
Share your goals, experience and upcoming races.
03.
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Training with James McKirdy
Athlete requirement
None - come as you are and we will do our very best to serve you.
Distances coached
Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon , Marathon, Ultra Marathon
Languages
English
Coaching options
In-person
Online/Remote coaching
Group coaching
Training camps
Consultations
Specialties
Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Boston Marathon, Certified Strength and Conditioning, Cross Training Advice, Mental Skills , Recreational Runners
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James McKirdy of McKirdy Trained delivers adaptable coaching— in-person, remote, groups, camps and consultations—for 1600m to ultra runners, from new 5Kers to Boston qualifiers. USATF Level 1 and VDOT O2 certified, he uses an online system for tailored workouts, race planning, strength, cross-training and mental-skills coaching. Explore his programs.
Frequently asked questions
This coach supports runners focused on Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon with coaching specialities that include Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Boston Marathon, and Certified Strength and Conditioning.
Yes. James McKirdy - McKirdy Trained is currently accepting new coaching clients, and you can reach out directly from this profile page.
Yes. James McKirdy - McKirdy Trained coaches Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Cross Training Advice, and Recreational Runners specifically for Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, tailoring the plan to experience level and race distance together.
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None - come as you are and we will do our very best to serve you.
Coaching is available through In-person, Online/Remote coaching, Group coaching, Training camps, and Consultations. Review product details to choose the format that best matches your goals.