Eileen Flowers – New York Running Coach
Science-based coach dedicated to helping athletes reach their fitness and race goals while minimizing injury risk.
From: $85.00 / month
Running Coach Description
New York running coach Eileen Flowers uses science-based, personalized training to help runners juggle a busy lifestyle while training and reducing the risk of injury and integrating recovery data into training plans to track recovery and help you stay injury free. Reach out to Eileen below to get started!
Specialties
Personalized Endurance Coaching, 3K to Marathon, Run/Walk Progressions, Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation, Overcoming Setbacks, Masters Runners (40+), SteadyState App Integration, Recovery Data Tracking, Science-Based Training, Flexible Scheduling, Base Building, Sustainable Consistency, Joyful Running, Peak Performance, Return to Running, Custom Training Plans
Philosophy
I design flexible, science-based training plans tailored to your busy life, blending real-time recovery data from the SteadyState app with a focus on joyful running to help you achieve peak performance while staying injury-free.
Coaching Experience
I am a UESCA-certified running coach passionate about helping athletes who are new to running or looking for guidance and structure to take their running to the next level. I specialize in creating personalized, sustainable plans that blend joyful running with smart injury prevention — so you can stay consistent and reach your goals without burnout or setbacks.
About Me
As a mom of two young kids living in NYC, I deeply understand the challenge of balancing work, parenting, and training while still chasing big running goals. I’ve navigated injuries, setbacks, and life’s chaos myself, and I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned.
I became a UESCA-certified running coach to master the science of training and injury prevention. I use the SteadyState platform to track recovery data in real time and build flexible, athlete-centered plans that actually fit into busy, real lives. My goal is to help you rediscover (or keep) the joy in running while building strength, consistency, and confidence.
Outside of coaching and running, I stay active with my kids through kayaking, skiing, swimming, and outdoor adventures. You’ll also find me at Broadway shows or curled up with a good running book.
Big Influences
My biggest role models are resilient women distance runners who push through obstacles with grit and grace — especially Shalane Flanagan and Des Linden. Their stories inspire me every day.
I’m also an avid reader of running literature, particularly ultrarunning memoirs and stories of perseverance. Favorites include Choosing to Run by Des Linden, Better, Faster, Stronger by Maggie Mertens, The Rise of the Ultrarunners by Adharanand Finn, and many more. I love learning from athletes who turn challenges into breakthroughs — exactly what I help my runners do.
Race History
I started running as a child in Virginia to manage asthma and quickly fell in love with it. I competed on the track in middle school and continued recreationally through high school and college as a way to manage stress.
After moving to New York and having kids, I got back into racing with a 10K that reminded me how empowering running can be. I was hooked. I ran my first (unofficial) marathon in 2020 during the pandemic with my brother, and I’ve since completed 8 marathons (including NYC x3, Chicago, Wineglass, Philadelphia, and Jersey City). My current marathon PR is 4:00 (Chicago 2024).
I’m now expanding into trail and ultra running — I’ll be tackling my first 50K ultramarathon and first trail half marathon this year. I believe running should be a lifelong journey, and I love guiding others on theirs.
Certifications
- UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) Certified Running Coach
Personal Records
- 8x Marathon Finisher since 2020
- Personal Bests:
- 5K: 23:29
- 10K: 49:09
- Half Marathon: 1:51
- Marathon: 4:00 (Chicago Marathon, 2024)
Yijen –
Eileen is an excellent, attentive, knowledgeable, and wonderful coach. I had a knee surgery about 10 years ago. My doctor told me then that my running days were over, so I didn’t run for 10 years, until
I found Eileen in TRR. Eileen helped me to start small and gave me comprehensive customized training plan every week. She communicated with me every day and constantly tweak my training based on my situations. This is very different from the most cookie-cutter training plans or coaching out there. This is very crucial for optimizing my training and remaining injury free. Thanks to Eileen, I gradually improved and just finished a half marathon strong with PR!!! Eileen helped me to achieve my goal (and proved my doctor wrong) even at my age (50s)!! Thank you so much, Eileen! I thought my running dream was over, but you helped me get back stronger!! I highly recommend Eileen!!
Krista Birenkrant –
Eileen is a terrific coach! She has really upped my running and training while taking into account my needs and abilities. She is super responsive to my questions and helping me navigate scheduling and technology! She has been great about helping me set goals and I feel like I’m really making progress. I am hoping to PR at my next half marathon in 2 weeks and then will be focusing on NYC marathon training! I definitely recommend Eileen whether you’re just getting into running or are a seasoned pro.