The Life in Stride Racing Team training together at the track

Life in Stride Racing Team · Online Marathon & Running Coaching

We Will Coach You to Crush Your NextMarathon

120+ Athletes Trained Each with a PR and a Story to Tell

More Than Miles

We Put in the Work, Together

Running is a solo sport until you find the right team. Every early morning, every hard rep, every finish line. The Life in Stride Racing Team shows up for each other.

Life in Stride teammates laughing together on the bleachers after a workout
Teammates congratulating each other after a track workout
The Life in Stride team training together at sunrise

Consistency

We put in the work, week after week. Showing up is the whole game and we show up every day.

Community

Training partners who push you on the hard days and celebrate every PR like it's their own.

Commitment

To yourself, to your goals, and to the teammates counting on you at the next workout.

Coaching for Every Distance

Online Running & Marathon Coaching

For us it's normal to coach runners for the 5k, the marathon, and even ultra-marathons.

Whether you're a Boston qualifier, a 5k finisher, a retired college runner, or a regular run clubber, we will coach you to crush your next goal.

The Life in Stride Racing Team is making running a team sport.

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Athletes Crushing Goals

Krysta H. — Boston Qualifier, Life in Stride athlete

Krysta H.

Boston Qualifier

Zane K. — 1:27 Half Marathon Debut, Life in Stride athlete

Zane K.

1:27 Half Marathon Debut

Caleb B. — 3:17 Marathon Debut, Life in Stride athlete

Caleb B.

3:17 Marathon Debut

Courage D. — First Marathon Build, Life in Stride athlete

Courage D.

First Marathon Build

Donovan S. — 3:25 Marathon Debut, Life in Stride athlete

Donovan S.

3:25 Marathon Debut

Ali R. — 3:06 Marathon PB in Boston '26, Life in Stride athlete

Ali R.

3:06 Marathon PB in Boston '26

Gustavo R. — 3:20 Marathoner, Life in Stride athlete

Gustavo R.

3:20 Marathoner

Andrew S. — 4:55 -> 3:54 Marathon in 1 year, Life in Stride athlete

Andrew S.

4:55 -> 3:54 Marathon in 1 year

Lukas R. — Ultra Marathoner, Life in Stride athlete

Lukas R.

Ultra Marathoner

Jordan S. — From 3:01 -> 2:48 Marathon, Life in Stride athlete

Jordan S.

From 3:01 -> 2:48 Marathon

Mason C. — 3:10 -> 2:57 Marathon, Life in Stride athlete

Mason C.

3:10 -> 2:57 Marathon

Brandon N. — 3:00:36 in First Marathon, Life in Stride athlete

Brandon N.

3:00:36 in First Marathon

Brandon Z. — 3:32 Marathoner, Life in Stride athlete

Brandon Z.

3:32 Marathoner

Blain S. — 4:36 -> 3:47 in 6 months, Life in Stride athlete

Blain S.

4:36 -> 3:47 in 6 months

Henry D. — 4:07 —> 3:17 in 7 Months, Life in Stride athlete

Henry D.

4:07 —> 3:17 in 7 Months

Coach Danny Perkins of Life in Stride Racing Team

Coaches Who Show Up

Meet Your Coaches

Every coach on this team trains, races, and puts in the work alongside you — not just behind a spreadsheet. Real experience, real mileage, real results.

Coach Scotty Scearce, marathon running coach at Life in Stride

Scotty

Strava: Coach Scotty Scearce

3x Boston Marathon qualifier and cross training expert. He has never met an elliptical machine he didn't like. Personal best of 1:12 in the half and 2:36 in the marathon.

Coach Chris Striegel, marathon running coach at Life in Stride

Chris

Strava: Coach Chris Striegel

Former D2 athlete turned elite marathon coach with over a decade of experience. Specializes in high mileage, double threshold, and steady state runs. Personal best of 2:22 in the marathon.

Coach Danny Perkins, marathon running coach at Life in Stride

Danny

Strava: Coach Danny Perkins

Marathon enthusiast. Focuses on building both physical and mental resilience through his 3 C's (Consistency, Community, and Commitment). Has completed 13 marathons with a personal best of 2:37.

Coach Kendy Eckel, marathon running coach at Life in Stride

Kendy

Strava: Coach Kendy Eckel

Former D1 BYU runner, Kendy balances life as a mom of three with early-morning runs, cross-training and strength sessions. Passionate about finding joy in the grind. Personal best of 17:05 in the 5k and 36:26 in the 10k.

Coach Ali Raftery, marathon running coach at Life in Stride

Ali

Strava: Coach Ali Raftery

3:06 Marathon PR in Boston '26. Strength and mobility specialist, helping runners turn their weaknesses to strengths.

Coach Ethan Ennis, marathon running coach at Life in Stride

Ethan

Strava: Coach Ethan Ennis

A Former D1 Runner who’s been running for over 15 years.  Ethan believes in the mantra ‘It’s better to be 10% undertrained than 1% over trained’.

In Their Own Words

Runner Success Stories

Gustavo R., First-time Marathoner — coached by Life in Stride

Gustavo R.

First-time Marathoner

"Since joining the LIS team, I’ve not only become faster, but I’ve also found a supportive and motivating community. Being surrounded by like-minded people has helped me stay consistent and committed to reaching my goals."

Ali R., Marathoner — coached by Life in Stride

Ali R.

Marathoner

"The LIS team has brought a new component to my running that I have always been lacking- community. While it’s no doubt the coaching is top tier, they bring something refreshing to the running world. Amidst the PR’s and personalized workouts, the team keeps the joy alive in the sport of running."

Lukas R., Ultra Marathoner — coached by Life in Stride

Lukas R.

Ultra Marathoner

"I achieved my dream of running a sub-3-hour marathon and earning a Boston Qualifier — milestones I once thought were out of reach. I ran my fastest 100k ultra trail race to date, which qualified me for the Western States lottery. The guidance, structure, and community that Life in Stride provides have taken my running to a new level."

Mandar N., Two-time Marathoner 4:40 -> 3:25 — coached by Life in Stride

Mandar N.

Two-time Marathoner 4:40 -> 3:25

"Life in Stride helped me shave 15 minutes off my marathon time. Their personalized approach made all the difference! ⚡"

Elliot F., Marathon Runner — coached by Life in Stride

Elliot F.

Marathon Runner

"Joining life in stride has been nothing short of game changing for me. I’ve set PRs across every distance that I’ve raced, been more consistent with my training, and found more community in the sport than ever before."

Ryan S., Sub 3 Marathoner — coached by Life in Stride

Ryan S.

Sub 3 Marathoner

"As an ex athlete I’ve been searching for that “team” environment again to keep pushing me to be better day in and day out. Because the coaches and other LIS runners I have certainly found that."

The Life in Stride Racing Team running together at the track

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