Kayla Matlock – Oklahoma City Running Coach

Description

Oklahoma City running coach Kayla Matlock specializes in Track & Field Events (sprints, jumps, hurdles, relays) and 5k, 10K, and Half Marathons, and she works with beginner and intermediate runners who run for fun or run to meet their running goals. Kayla also specialize in gait analysis to help runners obtain proper gear and strengthen their running form.

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LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate
TYPES: Road, Track
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: Edmond, OK
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only.

SPECIALTIES

As a former college sprinter and high jumper who trained her way up to the marathon… I’m here to help you find your rhythm and love for running!

Coaching athletes of all levels including youth runners, first time marathoners, stroller runners, sprinters, and anyone wanting to get back to running!

Here is what training consists of:

• Weekly Running Plan (2 weeks out)
• Strength/Runner Stability workouts 2-3 times per week
• Yoga/stretching for recovery
• Race strategies & race plans
• Daily Feedback & Cheers!
• Quick Plan adjustments for when life happens
• Phone Call Check-In’s as requested

***Offseason Special Pricing for Middle/High School Student Athletes: Contact Kayla for more information.***

PHILOSOPHY

Not one of my runners have the same training plan. Running is so uniquely beautiful to each athlete that their training plan needs to align with their goals, needs and lifestyle. Some runners benefit from more miles and others more speed. I have seen in both sprints and distance running, consistency and quality win over the big workouts and extra high mileage.

Communication with your body and your coach is essential to your success. As a coach, I often ask “How did that workout feel?” or “How did that pace feel?” so I can better serve my athletes each week. I love getting to know athletes (and meeting up in person as life allows) and cheering for them at races, as they work towards their goals and in their life moments!

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Since I began running, I always knew I wanted to coach running. I started teaching and coaching middle/high school cross country and track in 2018 where I was a part of a Regional Champion Team and State Podium Team. In 2021 I started coaching personal running clients of all ages full time. I have coached athletes of all ages in sprints to the marathon distance, both in person and online. I also coach a local competitive youth track and cross country club team.

I have coached several first time runners in the 5k, half or full marathon. And have enjoyed coaching several athletes in their training for Cooper’s fitness testing for the Armed Forces, FBI or Police Academy (usually a 300m sprint and 1.5mi run). 90% of the athletes I have worked with have passed.

At the middle/high school level, I have coached many state qualifiers, state champions, national medalist, All American athletes, and college scholarship recipients.

I truly love the variety of athletes I work with and am always looking for ways in increase my knowledge and expertise in each thing I coach!

ABOUT ME

I live in the Edmond area with my husband and daughter (new mom as of 2023). In my pervious life I was a school teacher for 4 years before coaching full time! I have a Bachelors of Science in Sport Wellness and a Masters of Education in Secondary Education.

I grew up in West Texas and started running in middle school. I qualified for state in multiple track events all 4 high school years, won state in the high jump my senior year and sprinted and high jumped for Oklahoma Christian University.

After college running, I decided it was time to get back out there but wanted to train for longer distances. I started with 5k’s which led me to run my first half marathon in 2017, then my first full marathon in 2019.

I had a foot injury that caused me to take a year off running in 2020-2021 and also ran as much as I could during my pregnancy in 2023.

Coming back to running after those times away was challenging but so rewarding!
Running and exercise is an important part of the day at our house! Stroller running has become something that fill my cup each mile we go!

I have always loved running for lessons it teaches us. My prayer is running will be as rewarding to your life as it has been to mine.

BIG INFLUENCES

• Coach McKinney- High School Track Coach
• Diane Wholey- High Jump Coach
• Sara Hall

RACING HISTORY

I have raced nearly every sprinting event.

Championship Meets in High School/ College:

• TAPPS State Championships
• Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays

Some of my favorite races to run:

• Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
• Route 66 Marathon- Tulsa
• BMW Dallas Marathon
• Chicago Marathon

CERTIFICATIONS

• UESCA Running Coach (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy)
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer (National Association of Sports Medicine)

PRs

• 5K (23:15) 2024 Edmond Red Day Run
• Stroller 5k (26:20) 2024 Edmond Haunted Hustle (2nd Place Stroller Division)
• 10K (51:18) 2022 Holiday Hustle (4th overall Female)
• 13.1 (1:55) 2022 OKC Memorial Half Marathon
• 26.2 (4:27) 2022 Chicago Marathon

CONTACT KAYLA

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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