Central Ohio Track Coaching
Sprint and distance programs for athletes who want to compete at their best.
Program at a glance
- Where
- Lewis Center, OH
- Commitment
- Varies by season
What you get
- •1:1 now — small groups from October
- •~1 hour sessions on a real track
- •Customized workouts every session
- •Electronic timing feedback (Brower)
Whether you're a sprinter chasing faster block starts or a distance runner building endurance for the 800 or mile, our track coaching programs give athletes the structured, science-based training they need to improve. Sessions are held on a real track in Lewis Center, Ohio and led by experienced coaches who have worked with middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes.
We keep groups small — typically a 4:1–5:1 athlete-to-coach ratio— so every athlete gets individualized feedback, customized workouts, and real coaching attention. Run For Performance is a proud USATF member club.
Athletes who do not train over the winter spend half their season or more catching up to those who do.
Sprint Training
We provide 1:1 and small group coaching programs for sprinters preparing for their upcoming track season. Our group sizes are small so we can spend time assisting each athlete, while still building a team-culture approach to training.
Our off-season track/speed prep program is ideal for athletes of any experience level who wants proven, science-based structured training to build power, acceleration and top end speed.
At RFP, workouts aren't just about conditioning in a big box gym. Each session is held on a real track, planned, structured and tied into a larger training program so athletes improve week over week with a goal to be season-ready. Depending on training cycle, athletes will work on:
- •Standing/block starts
- •Acceleration
- •Max speed
- •Breathing techniques
- •Reaction drills
- •Explosiveness/power development
- •Plyometrics
- •Race strategy
- •Running form
- •Sports nutrition
- •Mental preparation
We do not currently coach hurdles.
Mid & Long Distance
Our proven off-season middle and long distance Track training programs are ideal for athletes of any skill level who wants structured, science-backed training to get ready for their indoor / outdoor Track season.
Small groups for individual attention with a team-culture approach. Sessions are held on a real track, planned and structured into a progressive training program. Training on a real track helps with adapting to ground forces, reducing injury risk, and learning proper pace management. Depending on training cycle, athletes will work on:
- •Sustained speed and endurance
- •Pacing
- •Breathing techniques
- •Running form
- •Sports nutrition
- •Mental preparation
Please note: Group Distance Track programs are offered in Fall and Winter only. For Summer Distance training, we offer 1:1 training options, or check out our Summer Cross Country programs. Contact us to learn more.
What does small group training look like?
Small-group Track sessions begin in October and are open to middle school and high school athletes, with a 4:1–5:1 athlete-to-coach ratio. Sessions are approximately one hour and include:
- •Warmup
- •Form and technique drills
- •Main workout (customized per athlete)
- •Cool-down
We do not coach field events, jumps, throws, or hurdle technique.
Measuring Progress with Brower Sprint Timing Gates
Real improvement has to be measured, not guessed at. We use Brower Timing Systems — the same electronic timing gates trusted worldwide by the NFL, NFL Combine, NCAA collegiate programs, and high school athletic programs — to track every athlete's speed and acceleration with precision.
Why Timing Gates Instead of a Stopwatch or GPS?
A hand-held stopwatch depends on human reaction time, which can add or subtract a quarter-second or more on every rep — an eternity in sprinting. GPS-based wearables are built for distance and average pace, not the split-second accuracy required to measure short sprints and acceleration. Brower's infrared gates remove that guesswork, delivering electronically accurate, repeatable times down to the hundredth of a second.
That accuracy means the numbers we share with your athlete are real. We can see exactly how acceleration, top-end speed, and split times change over a training block, prove that the work is paying off, and target the next phase of training with confidence.
Featured Athletes
Ty Munroe
2X State and Nationals (4x400, 4x800, 800M) – All American Team (indoor/outdoor Track – Olentangy Braves) – Now running at the University of Akron
Jacob Ogilbee
Olentangy Liberty 800M Winner – PR 1:57, Top 10 in Ohio
Why Train with Run For Performance?
Real Track, Real Results
Every session is held on a real track, not a gym. Athletes train in the same conditions they compete in.
Small Groups
With a 4:1–5:1 athlete-to-coach ratio, every athlete gets personalized coaching and feedback.
Experienced Coaches
Our coaches have worked with athletes from middle school through college. Every workout is planned and purposeful.
USATF Member Club
Run For Performance is a USATF member club committed to developing athletes the right way.
Science-Based Training
Our coaches use scientifically-proven training principles based on peer-reviewed sports science, not generic programs. Every workout has a purpose.
SafeSport Certified
Our coaches are SafeSport certified and have federal background checks through USATF.
Run For Performance is a proud USATF member club.
Talk to a Coach
Find out if we are right for you. There is never any obligation or pressure to join us.
Contact Us