Brooke Kaplan – Delray Beach, FL Running Coach
From: $125.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
A UESCA certified road running coach catering to your needs to achieve your goals, regardless of experience or pace!
Description
Delray Beach, FL running coach Brooke Kaplan started out 5ks, working her way up to half marathons and marathons, along with a BQ, and is excited to help both beginner and intermediate runners just starting out or looking to improve their times on the roads. Reach out to Brooke below to get started!
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate
TYPES: Road
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Delray Beach, FL
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only.
SPECIALTIES
- 5k to Marathon distance, with specialty in marathon and half-marathon
- Beginner/intermediate athletes
- Road running (no trail)
- Strength training for injury prevention
- Running with type 1 diabetes (T1D)/autoimmune disease/chronic illness
PHILOSOPHY
I’m a big believer that if I can do it, anyone can! I want to share my passion for running, and the running community, and set you up for success with knowledge for training plans, fueling, equipment and overcoming the mental barriers to meet your short and long-term goals, while taking your other life priorities into account.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
New to formally coaching but have supported friends and family in their running journeys.
ABOUT ME
I’m 37 years old and live in South Florida with my husband and two dogs, but am originally from Bucks County, PA and lived and worked in the DC metro area for 14 years. I studied Spanish at the University of Maryland (am still so-so conversational) and earned my Master’s degree in HR Management at University of Maryland University College.
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 19 and my diabetes is my “why” for running! While I was always into fitness recreationally, I never considered myself an “athlete” or “athletic.” Until a friend asked me to do my first half marathon with her in 2016 (2:12). One half become a second and then my first full marathon, Marine Corp, in 2019 (4:47). Fast forward to today where I’ve completed 9 halves (PR 1:40:44) and 5 fulls (PR 3:27:39) and a variety of other races (5ks, 10 milers). While my performance has continued to improve, I also have the personal experience to know that not every run or race will be great or go to plan.
When I’m not running I also love to travel. Fun fact, I was also a certified Zumba and group fitness instructor out of college, but never taught!
BIG INFLUENCES
I mix outdoor and tread running and have been heavily influenced by the Peloton platform.
RACING HISTORY
After completing a local 5k, my friend encouraged me to sign up and raise money for the JDRF to complete my first half marathon, the Virginia Wine Country Half, in 2016 (2:12:04). After that she convinced me to sign up for another half and from there why not do a full. My first marathon was Marine Corp 2019, where it was torrential downpour for ~20 miles and then bright and sunny (and chafing) from there on (4:47:47). If I could do that, I can do anything.
Through covid, I thought my racing days were over until I relocated and quickly found a running community. After signing up for my next 10 miler, I was hooked again and completed the Chicago marathon through lottery in 2022 (4:07:33). Now, I have a goal to complete all 6 of the Abbott World Majors. My third full was Philadelphia 2023, where I BQed with a time of 3:32:29, fourth was Atlantic City in October 2024 (3:33:52), and fifth planned for Disney in January 2025. I have also completed a total of 9 half marathons and several other shorter races.
PRs
- Marathon: 3:27:39 (1/12/25) Disney Marathon, Boston Qualifier (BQ)
- Half Marathon: 1:41:37 (3/3/24) Marathon of the Treasure Coast
- 10 Miles: 1:15:34 (4/17/24) Cherry Blossom 10 Miler
- 5k: 22:06 (11/28/24) Turkey Trot
CERTIFICATIONS
- UESCA Certified Running Coach
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 8th in AG at Disney Marathon 2025
- 3rd in AG at Atlantic City Marathon 2024
CONTACT BROOKE
Finding a coach who is a great fit for you is really important. We encourage you to email your coach prior to signing up so you can connect, communicate, and ensure a good athlete/coach fit.
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