For more information on personal coaching please email stephandbenbruce@gmail.com. We offer personal monthly coaching that includes a complete training schedule, sent every 2-4 weeks, unlimited email communication, phone calls monthly, or as needed to go over your training and answer any questions you may have pertaining to tips on nutrition, fueling, mental training, and any others things you might need. We feel interacting with the athlete on a regular basis via email/text or phone calls gives a more personal touch. We have formed bonds with our athletes and feel a connection to their goals and accomplishments.
Monthly, Recurring Payment – $175
Monthly Training Plans
We also create training programs for 5k-marathon without the one on one personal coaching communication. You’ll find options for a 3 month, 4 month, and 5 month training plans. These are tailored to your goal race or your fitness goal. Once you select your monthly plan, you’ll be redirected to our website, receive a questionnaire from us asking you about your normal training routine, mileage, past injuries, and current volume. We will then pair you with a coach, write up your schedule and get you Running with the Bruces. With this option training is sent out approximately one month at a time with a brief email check in each month to see how things are going and answer any questions.
Experience
Steph began coaching in Eugene, OR in 2009 with the Eugene Running Company group run called Fast Runnerz. From there she formed her own marathoning group of 12 athletes that trained for the Eugene Marathon. Once Steph and Ben moved to Flagstaff, Steph began assistant coaching Team Run Flagstaff for two years. She currently coaches a kids program in Flagstaff called Kids Run Flagstaff. Ben became the assistant coach for HOKA NAZ Elite in 2018. Through our online coaching we have helped runners complete their first marathon, take their marathon pr from 4:19 to 3:34, qualify for the Olympic Trials, help women come back post partum and also run fast at the mile, 5k and 10k. We coach a wide range of athletes, doesn’t matter if you just started running or are trying to get into the elite corral at Boston. We have been coaching for over 10 years and combine our experience as professional runners to bring out the best in others.
Nutrition Tips
Through our personal coaching we like to include and discuss what we fuel with, Steph’s go to of course Picky Bars, what might work for you as an individual, when to fuel, and some our favorite go to foods. We don’t see nutrition as a certain regime but approach it practically for your training needs and lifestyle. We love the principle off not taking out certain food groups or adhering to diet fads and trends. Steph began working with Lottie Bildrici last year before the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials to step up her nutrition game. We can offer nutrition advice based on our experience in the sport of running. We are not certified nutritionist but instead have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area. If you’re interested in a consult please email us at stephandbenbruce@gmail.com.
Drills
We offer videos & pictures on proper form drills, warm up drills and those that improve ROM (range of motion) on our YouTube Channel.