Emily Alley – Detroit Running Coach
Marathon mom chasing finish lines and dreams with beginner runners. Run your first 5k, half, or full marathon!
Running Coach Description
Detroit running coach Emily Alley specializes in helping beginners work towards their first 5k, all the way up to the marathon, so whether you’re just starting out, trying to fit it into a busy schedule, or aiming for a BQ, Emily is here to work with you. Reach out below!
*** Emily’s roster is full but you can reach out below about working with her in the future ***
Specialties
Imagine where you could be today if you had started your running journey a year ago. Think about the positive impact on your health, fitness, and overall lifestyle. Now, picture a future where you’ve embraced the courage to take that first step and make your running dream a reality. Join me now, lace up your shoes, and together let’s make those running dreams come true!
Why Choose Me?
- Budget-Friendly Option: I understand the importance of accessible fitness. My training is affordable because I want everyone to have the opportunity to become a runner.
- All Races, All Paces: Whether you’re aiming for a 5k or dreaming of completing a marathon, I’ve got you covered with a training plan catered to your level.
- Stroller-Friendly Plans: I know the joy and challenges of balancing running and parenting. That’s why I’ve got stroller-friendly plans that let you enjoy your run while your little one rides along in the stroller.
- Move from Walking to Running: I’m here to help you transition from walking to running, one step at a time.
- Discount for 6 or 12 month commitment
Philosophy
Worry free training.
- Running for the first time can be intimidating. Building your training plan shouldn’t be. By using a coach, you can focus on running without worrying if you’re doing the right workouts.
- Walking is exercise too.
- Runners are not made overnight. Easing into running is the key to avoiding burnout and injury. It’s more than okay to take it slow and incorporate walking into your routine.
Follow your heart(rate).
- This data point offers insight into your progress more reliably than anything else. Keeping within the prescribed heart rate zones will allow you to complete the workout and reap the benefit of its intended purpose.
“Run with endurance the race set before us…” Hebrews 12:1
- As we push ourselves towards our training goals, we gain not only physical strength but also the mental fortitude to live out our life’s purpose with unwavering conviction and determination. Running teaches us to endure, to persevere, and to strive for our goals with grit and passion. So, lace up your shoes and run your life’s race with endurance and purpose.
Coaching Experience
Embarking on a New Journey as Your Running Coach
For years, I’ve been the go-to person in my circle, sharing my knowledge and passion for running with friends as they embarked on their running journeys. Now, it’s time to take that experience to the next level. I’ve nurtured a dream of helping beginner runners log their first miles, and I’m finally toeing the line to begin my race as a running coach.
Pacing the Way to Success
Not only have I been a source of guidance for friends, but I’ve also had the exhilarating experience of being a pacer for both half and full marathons. There’s no greater joy than running alongside fellow athletes, supporting them as they reach for their goals. Let’s lace up our shoes and start this exciting journey together!
About Me
I am a wife, stroller mom, and Christ follower. Running is my sanity, locomotion, inspiration, and lifestyle. I stroller my kids wherever the sidewalk is smooth and wide, especially if it leads to a playground.
Food is another passion of mine, and I love to fuel my runs with home-cooked meals. I’m always experimenting with new recipes and flavors to keep my cooking adventures exciting.
While I couldn’t convert my husband into a runner, we find joy in family activities like long hikes, discovering new playscapes, kayaking, and leisurely walks to the ice cream shop. Life is an adventure, and I’m here to help you make the most of every step in your running journey.
Big Influences
Ryan Hall, the American racing icon, has been my running role model. He taught me to run the mile I am in, to focus on the task before me, dig deep, and run with unwavering determination. He inspired my end-of-the-marathon mantra, taken from Joel 3:10, “Let the weak say I am strong.” This reinforces that when we focus on something greater than ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. Ryan Hall’s story continues to motivate me, and I strive to pass on that inspiration to those I coach.
The Galloway method has been a game-changer in my running experience, and I’m excited to share the benefits of this technique with those I coach. It’s proof that sometimes, a well-timed walk can be the key to achieving extraordinary results.
Jack Daniels’ mastery of the science behind V.O2 training is nothing short of brilliant. His training principles are backed by solid scientific reasoning. When you trust your training and hit your paces as per his formula, the results are undeniable.
Race History
From Straggler to Boston Finisher: In my first marathon, the Sao Paulo Marathon back in 2010, I faced an unexpected challenge. At one point, I looked back and saw that I was only a couple of blocks ahead of the bus that picks up stragglers at the end of the pack. Despite being underprepared, my determination kicked in, and I finished the race alongside my dad, successfully outpacing the “sag wagon.” This experience ignited a fire within me.
Since then, I’ve run several marathons, including Boston twice, proving that with dedication and hard work, incredible achievements are possible. If I can do it, so can you!
Personal Records
- 5k: 19:45 (6/24/23) Trenton Summer Fest 5k, 1st Female
- Half Marathon: 1:32:25 (10/20/17) Danville Half Marathon, 1st Female
- Marathon: 3:16:13 (11/11/17) Richmond Marathon
Publications
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6 reviews for Emily Alley – Detroit Running Coach
Sherry W –
I have been thrilled with Emily during the last couple of months that I have worked with her. I feel like I hit the running coach jackpot! She is attentive, well-trained, and informed to be able to provide me with fantastic training. She’s helped me work through shin splints and encouraged me with strength training to make me a stronger runner. I do not have to wish for a great running coach … I found one in Emily!
Ashley K –
Working with Coach Emily surpasses all expectations I had.
Emily is quick to respond, and shows compassion, understanding and empathy. She will never say no, but will advise on a better option that will provide results and explains it.
Emily provides a running plan that is personalized and tailered for me. Not just a copy and paste with my paces but each and every individual training session has thought and purpose for me. Emily thinks of my life style, my ability, And my goals when creating my training plan. My plans are available when I expect them to or on the rare occasion it’s delayed Emily communicates with me, and even before the time she would normally post it.
Emily provides strength that helps prevent running injuries, and explains the why behind it. (And there are videos!!) When she hasnt heard from me she checks in. When big emotions come up she is right there to listen, hear me and work through it.
Coach Emily is an answered prayer. An affordable running coach who understands being a mom and all the curve balls life can throw at you.
My only negative is that I waited so long to hire Coach Emily.
Naomi C –
Emily is so encouraging, attentive, and responsive! She’s really empowered me as a runner. I can confidently say I have grown so much as a runner while working with Emily!
Jenny Adelman –
As an athlete, I’ve worked with coaches before and Emily is the best, hands down! She is great at communicating and asking for feedback. She knows what I’m capable of and pushes me to get out of my comfort zone. She’s very encouraging. I used to have low self confidence as a runner, even after finishing 4 marathons. That has already improved in the short time we’ve worked together. She’s created a group chat with all of her athletes to share encouraging words. I trust Emily and the training she’s developed for me. I feel very fortunate to have found such a great coach!
Susie –
Emily has been a great coach for helping me get back into running after a long absence from it. Her design of workouts are personalized and reactive to my fitness. She communicates with me quickly and inquires into how my training is going. She has adapted my workouts to my schedule and always helps me keep my goal in the forefront. I completed my first race since I’ve started running again, and achieved each goal that I had set, improved my V.02 score and met my targeted time. Emily had made several suggestions regarding race strategy in which guided me towards success. She has helped me understand practical goals and the value of training consistently with proper lighter days. She includes injury preventive exercises with videos that are not too cumbersome or overwhelming. I am very please to have her as my first Team Run Run coach and highly recommend her!
Ruth James –
Emily gives me tremendous support, encouragement, and guidance in my training toward realizing my bucket list item of running a marathon later this year. She is also very honest in her training and grounding when I start to get anxious and ahead of myself. As I’m tech challenged , she worked with me to learn and navigate the V.02 app, as well as explains any excerises she assigns. Patience beyond a Saint and responds to any inquiries and questions quickly! So thankful I chose her as my first Team Run Run coach.