Jim Ellis

Running Coach in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

GYMWITHJIM

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

About Jim

My name is Jim Ellis, and I coach men’s competitive gymnastics at GymTek Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. I am also an athlete (former level 10 gymnast) and runner! During the COVID pandemic, I picked up running as a hobby. I was barely able to run a quarter mile in 2020 to being able to complete a 100 mile race in 2024 still blows my mind. I’ve developed so much more mental strength, greater health, and discipline since my running journey. Running has completely changed my life for the better and I’d love to help others change theirs.

Coaching Products

Description

Receive custom workouts uploaded to your online training calendar. These workouts are primary aerobic exercises. All workouts are customized based on your training history and current fitness. Once you’ve set up your calendar you will always have access to your workouts and can update paces in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Must be willing to commit to the training plan!

Communication

1 email per week, 1 text-message per week, 1 call per week

$100.00 / month

Purchase

Description

You will receive custom workouts uploaded to your online training calendar. These workouts are primarily aerobic exercises alongside basic strength training. All workouts are customized and based on your training history and current fitness. Once you've set up your calendar, you will always have access to your workouts.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a chest strap heart rate monitor for objective effort tracking! Also, must be willing to commit to the training plan and give more than what's expected.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, unlimited calls

$150.00 / month

Purchase

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 Jim

Athlete requirement

• Great attitude and willing to commit to their training plan!

Distances coached

General Fitness, Mile/1500m, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon , Ultra Marathon

Languages

English

Coaching options

Online/Remote coaching

Specialties

Competitive Runners, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners

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

Jim Ellis blends experience as a former Level 10 gymnast and men's competitive gymnastics coach at GymTek Academy with VDOT O2 certification to coach runners remotely. After progressing from a 2020 quarter-mile to a 100-mile finish in 2024, he helps competitive, beginner, and recreational athletes build greater health, mental strength, and discipline. Explore his private coaching.

Frequently asked questions

This coach supports runners focused on General Fitness, Mile/1500m, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon with coaching specialities that include Competitive Runners, Beginner Runners, and Recreational Runners.

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

Yes. Jim Ellis coaches Competitive Runners, Beginner Runners, and Recreational Runners specifically for General Fitness, Mile/1500m, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, tailoring the plan to experience level and race distance together.

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

• Great attitude and willing to commit to their training plan!

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