Central Ohio Track Coaching
Sprint and distance programs for athletes who want to compete at their best.
Program at a glance
1 athlete, 1 coach · 60-minute training session
Start any time we have space, outside your school season for that sport
New athletes begin with four consecutive weekly training sessions.
2 athletes share one 60-minute training session with 1 coach
Start any time we have space, outside your school season for that sport
New athletes begin with four consecutive weekly training sessions.
3+ athletes share one 60-minute training session
Scheduled training blocks with set start and end dates
Enrolled as 6-session training blocks — $180 per athlete, per block, paid in advance. Times TBA. Group sizes vary by program and enrollment, with a maximum of 10 athletes per coach.
- Where
- Lewis Center, OH
- Commitment
- Four-session minimum to start (private & partner) · full block for group
- Scheduling
- Your weekly training session time is set with you when you enroll, around your schedule. Group days and times are announced before each training block opens for enrollment.
What you get
- •~1 hour sessions on a real track
- •Customized workouts every week
- •Form, technique & race-strategy coaching
- •Sprint starts & acceleration · distance pacing
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 — a maximum of 10 athletes per coach, with the actual size varying by program and enrollment — 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 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 group training look like?
Group Track training is open to middle school and high school athletes. Group sizes vary by program and enrollment, with a maximum of 10 athletes per coach. Each training session runs approximately one hour and includes:
- •Warmup
- •Form and technique drills
- •Main workout (customized per athlete)
- •Cool-down
Winter Track Training Blocks
Our small-group Winter Track training is held outdoors on Saturdays and runs in two 6-session training blocks:
Session times are still being set and will be announced before each block opens.
Session dates
- •Saturday, November 7, 2026
- •Saturday, November 14, 2026
- •Saturday, November 21, 2026
- •Saturday, December 5, 2026
- •Saturday, December 12, 2026
- •Saturday, December 19, 2026
No session Thanksgiving weekend (November 28).
Weather makeup day (if needed): Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Session dates
- •Saturday, January 9, 2027
- •Saturday, January 16, 2027
- •Saturday, January 23, 2027
- •Saturday, January 30, 2027
- •Saturday, February 6, 2027
- •Saturday, February 13, 2027
Weather makeup days (if needed): Saturday, February 20, 2027 · Saturday, February 27, 2027
Taking both blocks?
Enroll in both blocks up front and your Block B spot is reserved — Our winter blocks fill early.
Makeup days are reserved for weather cancellations only. If the primary session is held, the makeup day is not used. A block is always 6 training sessions. Group training is $30 per athlete, per training session, paid in advance. Enroll in either block or both. Athletes who enroll commit to the full block.Winter Track is held outdoors on a real track — see our weather policy for cancellations and rescheduling.
Prefer to train individually?
Private track coaching is $80 per 60-minute training session, and partner training is $50 per athlete, per session for two athletes sharing a coach. New athletes begin with four consecutive weekly training sessions. See full pricing.
We do not coach field events, jumps, throws, or hurdle technique.
Measuring Progress with Brower Sprint Timing Gates
For our sprint athletes, when we feel it will help, we use Brower Timing Systems electronic timing gates to give precise, repeatable feedback on speed and acceleration. We don't use it in every session — it's a tool we reach for selectively, not a standard part of every program.
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
Group sizes vary by program and enrollment, with a maximum of 10 athletes per coach — so every athlete still gets individual coaching and feedback within the group.
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.
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