Poole Running Lab

Poole Running Lab provides personalized online run coaching for athletes ranging from casual runners to sub-elite competitors. Its programs support distances from 800 meters to the marathon, helping runners pursue goals such as a first marathon finish or a new personal best. Led by founder and head coach Chris Poole, the service begins with a free consultation to discuss each athlete’s running history, goals, and reasons for seeking coaching.

Training plans are tailored to an individual’s experience, schedule, and performance data, then adjusted in response to progress, race goals, life demands, and other changes. Coaching can include running workouts, strength and plyometric training, and race-day preparation. Athletes receive one-on-one guidance and unlimited communication with their coach, with an emphasis on detailed feedback and flexible planning rather than generic, fixed programs. Team members also receive Poole Running Lab gear to wear on race day.

The site features athlete reviews and examples of personal records achieved by runners working with the program, including improvements in marathon, 5K, and half-marathon times.