Stuart Lamp - Running Coach

Stuart Lamp

Running Coach in Decatur, Alabama, United States

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

Stuart has been an endurance coach for 15 years. He has worked with athletes at all levels and has helped clients get the most out of themselves to win both national and world championships during this time. His ability to use the latest tools and knowledge in endurance athletics, combined with real-world experience, helps ensure athletes are fully prepared to reach their goals. ​ Stuart is a high school teacher and the head coach of both the XC and Track & Field programs at his school. Stuart also organizes endurance sports events through Allied Endurance. In his spare time, he still runs and rides and will compete in a variety of events, mostly running these days. He has been a collegiate cycling national champion and multi-time medalist at collegiate championships, and has achieved success at distance running in recent years, with a 2025 USATF 10K Track & Field Masters National Championship, top-5 overall at the 2022 Cotton Row Run 10K, and a 2:54 marathon personal best at the 2021 Battlefield Marathon in Georgia. Results Results of Athletes Coached 2026 AHSAA 6A 400M State Champion 2025 USATF Masters 10K National Champion 2022 Female Duathlon Age Group World Champion 10+ athletes qualified for UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Italy USA Cycling Masters Criterium National Champion IM World Championship Kona Qualifier Boston Marathon Qualifiers and Finishers Multiple state and regional championships in running and cycling ​ Personal Results Running PR's 2025 - USATF 5k - 16:57 - 2nd overall @ the Morgan County Turkey Trot 10K - 35:23 - 1st place overall - USATF Masters 10K National Championship 13.1 mi - 1:16:03 - 3rd overall @ the Rocket City Half Marathon 26.2 mi - 2:54:15 - 3rd overall, 1st AG @ the Battlefield Marathon Boston and Chicago Marathon Finisher ​ Cycling Results Former USA Cycling Collegiate National Champion Multiple-time USA Cycling National Championship Medalist Multiple-time Alabama State Champion in road events Over 10 wins in Pro 1/2 Road Races Two-time Alabama State MTB Champion SECCC Individual Champion for MTB and Road Racing

Coaching Products

Description

Discuss and review your current training and zone structure to ensure that what you are doing is correct. After the discussion, recommendations for changes to training and zones, based on testing protocols, will be provided. A recap and document containing all points will be sent to the athlete.

$75.00 - 60 minute call

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Description

Designed for the marathon runner looking to PR, or run faster than 3:15 in an upcoming marathon. What will separate this plan is the additional benefits of nutritional planning for your training sessions and the primary race you are targeting. You will be able to test, adjust, and drop time like never before!

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 55 miles of training during the longest weeks of training.

Communication

3 emails per week, 5 text-messages per day, 1 call per month

$100.00 - 19 week plan

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Description

Designed for the athlete looking to run 35 minutes or faster in the 10K. Coach Lamp has designed a plan that will help you achieve your fastest performance yet. You will also receive nutritional guidance for pre-, during-, and post-run efforts to maximize your performance through communication with Coach Lamp. *In-person sessions may be available if you are a local athlete.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 35 miles a week is required to achieve the goal under this plan.

Communication

2 emails per week, 4 text-messages per day, 1 call per week

$49.99 - 12 week plan

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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 Stuart

Athlete requirement

At a minimum, athletes should have a GPS running watch to track pace and running routes. We can offer discounts on popular brands when you sign up.

Distances coached

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

Languages

English

Coaching options

In-person

Online/Remote coaching

Group coaching

Training camps

Consultations

Specialties

High School Runners, Competitive Runners, Boston Marathon, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, Triathlons , Masters Runners, Cross Training Advice, Exercise Scientist, Nutrition Advice

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

Stuart Lamp blends 15 years of endurance coaching, VDOT O2 certification and hands-on experience as a high school XC and Track & Field head coach to prepare athletes—from beginners to national and world champions—to reach their goals. He offers consultations and tailored training plans using modern tools and race-tested insight. Learn more about his coaching products.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

At a minimum, athletes should have a GPS running watch to track pace and running routes. We can offer discounts on popular brands when you sign up.

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