Riley Coulter - Running Coach

Riley Coulter

Running Coach in Platteville, Wi, United States

Coach & co-founder of the Driftless Distance Project

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
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About Riley

I founded the Driftless Distance Project to offer athletes an opportunity to pursue their potential beyond college. I believe that after college, your best running years are still ahead of you. I am currently completing my undergraduate degree in Health and Human Performance with a minor in Coaching, while being mentored & advised by Thomas R. Antczak (former 3x Olympic Trial Qualifier in the marathon). With my science-based training, years of experience, & personable demeanor, it is my mission to help guide athletes to become the best version of themselves. I provide an elite level & personalized coaching experience, regardless of pace. I really enjoy coaching longer events from 5k-Marathon, and have produced numerous Boston qualifiers & OTQ hopefuls in the marathon. I look forward to working towards your goals together! More about myself: I grew up in the small town of Joy, Illinois and attended Mercer County High School. At Merco is where I fell in love with distance running. I competed in Cross-Country & Track all four years. I committed to continue my athletic and academic pursuit of excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The head coach, Thomas Antczak, was my main deciding factor in attending. While my collegiate athletic career isn't what I had hoped for, I am grateful for the experience and the invaluable knowledge that I have gained. I have since continued my education by being a cross-country coach at Viterbo University (La Crosse, Wi) in the fall of 2024. I aim to continue running competitively after college - chasing the Olympic Trial Standard in the Marathon while continuing improving upon my PRs in other distances.

Coaching Products

Description

Run your fastest marathon with this advanced 12-week training block! This is designed for individuals who run 90 +/-10mi per week and for someone who has a previously established "base phase".

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 80 miles per week.

Communication

25 text-messages per week, 2 calls per month

$100.00 - 12 week plan

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Description

Designed specifically to run your best marathon & qualify for Boston!

Minimum Requirements

50-60 miles per week.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, 2 calls per week

$90.00 - 12 week plan

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Description

This plan is designed for athletes who have missed 2 or more weeks of training due to injury, sickness, or other reasons beyond their control. The workouts prescribed to build gradually and smoothly. Some general guidelines to follow: 1. Run only 2 days in a row, the 3rd should be an off day. 2. on the days you do not run, do an alternate activity that does not aggravate your injury like biking or swimming 3. Always take 5 minutes to warmup and do your prehab prior to exercise. 4. Always stretch well after your workout with particular attention to your inured area. 5. Lastly, if you feel like running 2 days back to back is pushing it, feel free to run every other day or even stay at the same level. after you complete these 3 weeks, continue gradually building volume until you're back to 100% Goodluck!!

Minimum Requirements

This plan is designed for athletes who have missed 2 or more weeks of training due to injury, sickness, or other reasons beyond their control.

Communication

10 emails per day, 20 text-messages per day, 1 call per week

$15.00 - 3 week plan

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Description

I will work with you one-on-one to provide a personalized training plan to help you reach your goals. All workouts are customized based on your training history and current fitness. I utilize science based training to maximize results. Additionally, I will help you develop & execute your goals along the way. Training includes, but is not limited to, weekly running workouts, strength training, goal setting, mental training, 1%s, and more. *With purchasing this plan, other perks such as driftless distance project merch & team events will be available.

Minimum Requirements

Athletes must be coachable and able to communicate effectively.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, 3 calls per week, unlimited in-person sessions

$135.00 / month

Charged after 7-day trial

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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.

02.

Connect with your coach

Share your goals, experience and upcoming races.

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Start training

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

Training with Riley

Athlete requirement

- From beginner to elite, mile to marathon, I want to help guide you towards your goals. - Work wins. Let's work. - Must be coachable, willing to commit to the training program, communicate effectively, and understand the ebbs and flows that come with distance running.

Distances coached

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

Languages

English

Coaching options

In-person

Online/Remote coaching

Group coaching

Consultations

Specialties

Competitive Runners, Cross Training Advice, Beginner Runners, Nutrition Advice, Boston Marathon, High School Runners

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

Riley founded the Driftless Distance Project to help post-college athletes pursue their potential with science-based, personalized coaching. A USATF Level 1 coach mentored by Thomas R. Antczak, he specializes in 5K–marathon training, has guided multiple Boston qualifiers and OTQ hopefuls, and offers remote, in-person, group and private coaching and training plans. Learn more.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

- From beginner to elite, mile to marathon, I want to help guide you towards your goals. - Work wins. Let's work. - Must be coachable, willing to commit to the training program, communicate effectively, and understand the ebbs and flows that come with distance running.

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