Todd Nickel - Running Coach

Todd Nickel

Running Coach in Vancouver, BC, Canada

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

UESCA and V.O2 certified running coach with a focus on masters-age aspiring, returning, and ongoing runners. I started running just before turning 40, and made all of the mistakes so that you don’t have to. Since then, I’ve raced over 100 events, the mile, 5K, and 10K, a few dozen half marathons, and 11 marathons, including Berlin, Chicago, and Boston. My main focus is on helping masters-age aspiring runners and those returning to running after a long pause. Maybe you just want to take the stairs without getting out of breath — I can help with that. Maybe you want to finish your first marathon. Maybe your first 5K. Let’s talk.

Coaching Products

Description

You will receive a questionnaire via email, then we will connect on WhatsApp and have a conversation about your answers, your relationship with running, and any goals that you might have, and how we might work together to achieve them.

Free - 30 minute call

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Description

Start with a free consultation, or dive right in with 14 days to see how we align. We’ll have an honest conversation about where you’re at, where you’d like to get to, and what that will look like. I’ll create a plan to guide you to your goals that includes messaging through the VDOT app and live online check-ins (FaceTime or WhatsApp). Space is limited.

Minimum Requirements

You will need to have the commitment to give this an honest effort, and a decent pair of running shoes.

Communication

3 text-messages per week, 1 call per week

$149.00 / month

Charged after 14-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 Todd

Athlete requirement

If you have the desire and commitment towards getting yourself better than your current self, and need some accountability and direction to realize your goals, I want to help.

Distances coached

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

Languages

English

Coaching options

Online/Remote coaching

Group coaching

Consultations

Specialties

Competitive Runners, Boston Marathon, Mental Skills, Beginner Runners, Masters Runners, Recreational Runners

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

Todd is a UESCA and V.O2-certified coach focused on masters-age, returning, and ongoing runners. Having raced 100+ events—including 11 marathons (Berlin, Chicago, Boston)—he turns hard-won experience into tailored plans for general fitness, 5K to marathon, and Boston hopefuls. Learn more about his coaching products.

Frequently asked questions

This coach supports runners focused on General Fitness, Mile/1500m, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, and Marathon with coaching specialities that include Competitive Runners, Boston Marathon, Mental Skills, and Beginner Runners.

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

Yes. Todd Nickel coaches Competitive Runners, Beginner Runners, Masters Runners, and Recreational Runners specifically for General Fitness, Mile/1500m, 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.

If you have the desire and commitment towards getting yourself better than your current self, and need some accountability and direction to realize your goals, I want to help.

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