Caroline Högardh - Running Coach

Caroline Högardh

Running Coach in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan but also believe" - Anatole France.

5.0 11 reviews
VDOT Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
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About Caroline

I started running when I was 12 years old, and have been in love with the sport ever since. I was fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship to come to the US to compete on the Track and Field and Cross Country team for Northern Arizona University (NAU). During my time at NAU I received a bachelor degree in Public Health and minor degrees in Fitness and Wellness Coaching and Biology. I continued my education in Sweden and received a Masters Degree in Sport Science with emphasize on physiology and performance. Besides coaching I am also working in the research field looking at training and optimization. I have also worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach helping clients with their training and nutrition habits in order to live a healthy lifestyle. I am from and now situated in Sweden, although I still travel to Flagstaff, AZ multiple times a year for training camps. In the past I have been coached by the legendary Dr. Joe Vigil, who has coached multiple Olympians including Deena Kastor. I have also been fortunate enough to work with Dr. Jack Daniels, and I continue to have the privilege of his guidance, and I fully understand their respective training philosophies. Not only do I have experience in the middle distances but also within in longer races such as the half and full marathon. This originates from being heavily involved in Olympian Diego Estrada’s training over the past five years, especially in preparing for the Olympic marathon trials. He has had great success in the half marathon where he ran the 3rd fastest time ever in the US with 60:51 and American Record in the 25km with a time of 1:13:09. I have great knowledge in injury-prevention, rehabilitation and strength training, as well as nutrition and mental skill advice from my own experience from being an elite runner and from my educational standpoint. I truly understand the running lifestyle, and the importance of finding the time and flexibility while joggling many other things in between. I will work with you to find a schedule that fits your lifestyle, goals and needs. Let’s have some fun! Find out more about me on my webpage: hogardhrunningacademy.com Running Resume: Represented Sweden at the European Championships 2018 Represented Sweden in European League Championships 2021 Swedish national runner up 2018 and third place 2021 Hold the 8th fastest steeplechase time ever in Sweden Swedish and Nordic Junior Champion Currently hold the 2nd fastest time in the 3000m steeplechase for NAU Ranked top 10 in the steeplechase in the NCAA my freshman year of college Personal Best: 1500- 4.12.50 3k steeplechase: 9:50 800- 2.07 *Profile and Banner Picture: Deca Text och Bild

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This one hour Training Consultation is a great alternative to anyone who wants my input and expertise about their current training/goals/how to return to running safely from injury or time off/injury prevention or anything else that is on your mind a about your training in general. In this one hour consultation I will give you my best tips and input to help you in your training and running towards your goals. LETS CHAT!

$120.00 - 60 minute call

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Description

✧ Individualized training plan ✦ Unlimited communication ✦ Strength training ✧ Nutrition Advice ✦ Race strategies ✧ Mental game strategies  ✦ Exclusive exercise library videos ✧ Membership login to webpage ✦ Högardh Running Academy Community app login  ✧ Training uploaded on vdot; including app, sync watch to app, updated paces, race predictions, communication in app ✦ You will also be rewarded with a HRA running singlet once reaching certain goals in your running journey  This plan is charged monthly, for 12 months. 12 month membership means that you commit to training with me for 12 months time, which is what I typically recommend in order too reap the full benefit of training together as it takes time to build fitness.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, unlimited calls

$199.00 / month

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Description

✧ Individualized training plan ✦ Unlimited communication ✦ Strength training ✧ Nutrition Advice ✦ Race strategies ✧ Mental game strategies  ✦ Exclusive exercise library videos ✧ Membership login to webpage ✦ Högardh Running Academy Community app login  ✧ Training uploaded on vdot; including app, sync watch to app, updated paces, race predictions, communication in app ✦ You will also be rewarded with a HRA running singlet once reaching certain goals in your running journey  This plan is charged from month to month.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, unlimited calls

$219.00 / month

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Description

✧ Individualized training plan ✦ Unlimited communication ✧ Nutrition Advice ✦ Race strategies ✧ Mental game strategies  ✦ Exclusive exercise library videos ✧ Membership login to webpage ✦ Högardh Running Academy Community app login  ✧ Training uploaded on vdot; including app, sync watch to app, updated paces, race predictions, communication in app ✦ You will also be rewarded with a HRA running singlet once reaching certain goals in your running journey  This plan is charged monthly, for 12 months. 12 month membership means that you commit to training with me for 12 months time, which is what I typically recommend in order too reap the full benefit of training together as it takes time to build fitness. Difference from gold to silver plan is that the silver doesn't have the strength training component.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, unlimited calls

$169.00 / month

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How it works

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Choose how you want to work together

Book a consultation, choose a training plan, or start private coaching.

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Connect with your coach

Share your goals, experience and upcoming races.

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Start training

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Training with Caroline

Athlete requirement

No prerequisite requirements, all I’m asking is that you are motivated to do the work required to reach your goals.

Distances coached

General Fitness, 800m, Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km , 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Languages

English

Coaching options

Online/Remote coaching

Consultations

Specialties

Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Nutrition Advice, Boston Marathon, Cross Training Advice, Mental Skills , Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, Masters Runners

Reviews

5.0
11 reviews
5 - Exellent
4 - Great
3 - Good
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Duncan Wilson

Oct 10, 2021

Caroline is a fantastic coach! She is excellent at motivating and inspiring her clients, tailoring training to their needs and schedules, and she is super responsive, providing advice and answering qu... Caroline is a fantastic coach! She is excellent at motivating and inspiring her clients, tailoring training to their needs and schedules, and she is super responsive, providing advice and answering questions on anything and everything a runner could ask for! I am very grateful to have Caroline as a coach and I will continue to work with her in the future! Thank you Caroline! 🤩😃 🙌🏼

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Stavros Matt

Sep 17, 2021

Caroline is great. Very good programming and she understands the individual’s needs and match them accordingly. I am enjoying the program so much and totally will continue with Caroline 🙂.

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Romeo Corvaglia

Jul 12, 2021

It started with the fixed idea to run the first Marathon before my 60st. birthday, targeting few seconds below 4 hours. I started running on a regular basis at the age of 57, coming from a very low ba... It started with the fixed idea to run the first Marathon before my 60st. birthday, targeting few seconds below 4 hours. I started running on a regular basis at the age of 57, coming from a very low base. After 2 years I decided to try a tailored 20 weeks plan to prepare for the big day. I progressed well but unfortunately December 2019 the first attempt in Valencia failed badly, because of lack of experience. With only 12 weeks left to target day my wife motivated me to take a personal coach. This is how I came a cross with Caroline. Training with an optimised plan and constant coaching made a big difference. I progressed a lot also with my previous 20 weeks plan, but getting professional advises when injuries come up, adapting the plan to business traveling and learning how important correct fuelling, before and during the race is, made a big difference. I ran my first marathon exactly on my 60st. birthday and I finished almost 15 minutes faster than planned. It was a wonderful experience going trough this training phase and the race with the advises of Caroline. I am currently preparing my first alpine marathon with the professional assistance of Caroline.

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karen keefe

Feb 11, 2021

I am really impressed with Caroline and the whole Vdoto2 process. It was real easy to set up the coaching and the payment process was quick and simple. Caroline quickly responded to make the initial c... I am really impressed with Caroline and the whole Vdoto2 process. It was real easy to set up the coaching and the payment process was quick and simple. Caroline quickly responded to make the initial contact and I have found her very professional and willing to help in any way. I am loving the the training. My workouts are sent via Vdoto2 to my Garmin which saves me so much time and together Caroline and I have set in motion a plan to take me right through the year so that I have the best chance to achieve my goals and I know that if any life events occur to alter the running plan she will be there to advise me on my best course of action. I would definitely recommend her.

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Colleen Bloeser

Jul 9, 2020

Caroline is a great coach. From the very beginning of my time with her, she was very professional yet personable. She customized my marathon training plan to include my preference for longer runs, and... Caroline is a great coach. From the very beginning of my time with her, she was very professional yet personable. She customized my marathon training plan to include my preference for longer runs, and also incorporated speed workouts that progress in intensity smoothly. She clearly knows what she is doing and is very good about keeping in touch with the athlete to be sure that the training plan is effective and enjoyable.

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Connor Meyer

Jun 7, 2020

Caroline Hogardh took me on to improve my running times and distance in preparation for a transition from the US Military into Law Enforcement in the US. I had a plethora of injuries from my time in t... Caroline Hogardh took me on to improve my running times and distance in preparation for a transition from the US Military into Law Enforcement in the US. I had a plethora of injuries from my time in the military that I was still recovering from, and she was more than flexible with my limitations, while still developing a program that challenged me. She was very easy to communicate with and would always get back to you quickly. Her program she created me was centric around a 1.5 mile time trail improvement and a 5k improvement. The program was extremely focused on slow progression and avoiding overload on the body. I dropped over a minute off my 1.5 mile time in just under a month and a half with her programing! I have bounced back better than ever from my injuries and her programming was easy to adapt to in any environment. I highly recommend Caroline to anyone from any background, whether that be fun runners, mil/LEO, or competitive runners looking for a progression based and very customized training plan. Her plans easily can be layered with your own strength programs. I will be continuing to work with Caroline for my goals going forward! She is extremely knowledgable, easy to communicate with, and a genuine individual who loves running and helping others adopt or improve their passion for the sport!

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Caitlin Guilfoyle

Mar 20, 2020

Caroline has gone above and beyond in creating a training plan for me. She was so attentive and asked many questions so that she could create a plan unique and tailored to me.

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Abel Mendez

Dec 27, 2019

Enjoyed working with Caroline! Did 3 training programs with her. One 1500/mile and two marathons plans. I had success in all 3 and got in the best shape of my life. Can’t wait for the 4th one and cont... Enjoyed working with Caroline! Did 3 training programs with her. One 1500/mile and two marathons plans. I had success in all 3 and got in the best shape of my life. Can’t wait for the 4th one and continue getting better!

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Mike Winters

Dec 22, 2019

I've had a great time working with Caroline over the past 6 months. The training has been super effective (I'm still shedding seconds off my previous PRs), and she's got a wealth of knowledge on gener... I've had a great time working with Caroline over the past 6 months. The training has been super effective (I'm still shedding seconds off my previous PRs), and she's got a wealth of knowledge on general running topics–gear, nutrition, etc.

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Nicolas Schmitz

Dec 19, 2019

Great coach, hoping to continue with Caroline when I am back in shape!

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Bent Ole Enevoldsen

Dec 19, 2019

Caroline is a really exceptionel coach and trainer. I have had 2 periods with sone great training plans one for Marathon and one for a half Marathon. Both sessions was planned wery Well and it was rea... Caroline is a really exceptionel coach and trainer. I have had 2 periods with sone great training plans one for Marathon and one for a half Marathon. Both sessions was planned wery Well and it was really fun training all the Way to the final runs. No injuries and no stress just running scheduled 3 times a week. Both sessions ends out in pr on both Marathon and halfmarathon, and i am 54 so never to late with the right coaching. My best recommendations for Caroline.

AI Summary Based on information provided in Caroline's profile.

Caroline Högardh blends elite competitive experience—NAU scholarship athlete and Swedish international—with a Masters in Sport Science and ongoing training research. VDOT O2 certified, she offers private coaching and consultations that emphasize injury prevention, strength, nutrition and flexible plans for middle-distance to marathoners. Explore her coaching products and profile.

Frequently asked questions

This coach supports runners focused on General Fitness, 800m, Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, and Marathon with coaching specialities that include Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Nutrition Advice, and Boston Marathon.

Yes. Caroline Högardh is currently accepting new coaching clients, and you can reach out directly from this profile page.

Yes. Caroline Högardh coaches Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Cross Training Advice, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, and Masters Runners specifically for General Fitness, 800m, Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, and Marathon, tailoring the plan to experience level and race distance together.

This coach currently offers Consultations and Private Coaching. Product availability can change as the coach updates their marketplace offerings.

No prerequisite requirements, all I’m asking is that you are motivated to do the work required to reach your goals.

Coaching is available through Online/Remote coaching and Consultations. Review product details to choose the format that best matches your goals.