JJ Yabu - Running Coach

JJ Yabu

Running Coach in Boulder, Colorado, United States

Helping runners start strong, stay healthy, and keep going.

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

I’m a licensed physical therapist and experienced runner with over 16 years in the sport. I graduated from Brown University, where I served as team captain for track and field, and I currently work in an outpatient orthopedic clinic with a special interest in running-related injuries for active adults. In addition to my clinical work, I’ve served as an assistant cross country coach at the Division III level and have coached runners ranging from age 13 to 83. I’ve worked with athletes of all backgrounds, from collegiate competitors to beginners training for their first race. I enjoy meeting runners wherever they are in their journey. My coaching philosophy is centered on individualization, education, and sustainability. I believe the best progress comes from consistent training that fits the athlete’s goals, history, and life demands. Drawing from both my clinical background and coaching experience, I aim to help runners build confidence, train smarter, and stay healthy over the long term. Optional strength training is available for runners looking to improve durability and resilience.

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Description

This free 30-minute consultation is an opportunity to discuss your running background, goals, training history, and any injury considerations. We’ll talk through what you’re looking for in coaching, how individualized run or run + strength programming would be structured, and determine whether we’re a good fit to work together. The call is focused on clarity and alignment rather than detailed coaching or treatment, and there is no obligation to continue after the consultation.

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Description

This coaching option provides fully individualized run training for athletes training from the mile to the marathon. Programs are built around your experience level, goals, training history, and life demands, with regular adjustments based on feedback and performance. Support includes race planning, pacing guidance, and thoughtful progression focused on consistency, confidence, and long-term development. Ongoing communication is available via messaging, email, text, and phone calls as needed. Phone calls are scheduled when a conversation would be more efficient than messaging, and most communication is handled through the platform or email.

Minimum Requirements

- Willingness to follow an individualized training plan - Ability to log runs and basic feedback (pace, effort, notes) - Open communication about training response, recovery, and life stress - Beginner-friendly: no prior racing experience required

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, unlimited calls

$145.00 / month

Charged after 7-day trial

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Description

This coaching option combines individualized run training with a customized strength program designed to improve durability and reduce injury risk. Training is built around your experience level, goals, training history, and life demands, with regular adjustments based on feedback and performance. Strength programming is tailored to your training phase, injury history, and available equipment, with progressions that support your running rather than compete with it. Coaching also includes race planning and pacing guidance when applicable. Ongoing communication is available via messaging, email, text, and phone calls as needed. Phone calls are scheduled when a conversation would be more efficient than messaging, with most communication handled through the platform or email.

Minimum Requirements

- Willingness to complete both run and strength programming - Ability to log runs and provide feedback on strength sessions - Access to basic equipment or openness to bodyweight alternatives - Commitment to consistency, communication, and long-term development

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, unlimited calls

$195.00 / month

Charged after 7-day trial

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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.

Start training

Get your plan, stay connected and track your progress in VDOT.

Training with JJ

Athlete requirement

- Open to individualized coaching and long-term development - Willing to communicate honestly about training, life stress, and recovery - Commitment to consistency over perfection - Able to log runs and provide basic feedback (pace, effort, notes) - Beginners welcome! Curiosity and effort matter more than experience

Distances coached

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

Languages

English

Coaching options

Online/Remote coaching

Specialties

Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Cross Training Advice, Physical Therapist, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners , Masters Runners

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

JJ Yabu is a licensed physical therapist and VDOT O2–certified coach with 16 years of running experience and a Brown University track captain background. He provides remote private coaching focused on individualized, sustainable plans, injury-aware training and optional strength work to build confidence and long-term durability. Explore his coaching offerings to learn more.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Yes. JJ Yabu coaches Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Cross Training Advice, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, and Masters Runners specifically for General Fitness, 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.

- Open to individualized coaching and long-term development - Willing to communicate honestly about training, life stress, and recovery - Commitment to consistency over perfection - Able to log runs and provide basic feedback (pace, effort, notes) - Beginners welcome! Curiosity and effort matter more than experience

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