Rob Gomez – Portland, Maine Running Coach
From: $89.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
Providing running, cross training and strength training coaching and plans to runners of all ages and ability levels since 2014.
Description
Portland, Maine running coach Rob Gomez has been creating individualized coaching plans since 2014, helping runners from the 5k to the marathon, using day-by-day plans for running, cross training and strength training. Reach out to Rob below!
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 48 hours
LOCATION: Biddeford, ME
SPECIALTIES
Running, cross training and strength training plans for beginner to advanced road, track and trail runners for every distance from 5k to the marathon and beyond.
PHILOSOPHY
Detailed initial client consultation call; plans, pace schedules and instruction based on the most established and proven training theories; fully editable, day-by-day plans for running, cross training and strength training; monthly coaching check-in calls.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head coach of the girls’ and boys’ cross country teams at Biddeford High School in 2009 and 2010
Owner of Eastern Shore Training online run coaching since 2014 (working with over 200 clients of all ages and ability levels since then)
ABOUT ME
After competing at high levels in both cross country and track in high school and then in college, Rob spent a number of years away from running. It was his return to racing with the completion of the 2007 Chicago Marathon when he re-discovered his appreciation for the sport. Since then, Rob has been able to channel this passion into a number of successes in road racing, most notably Maine Runner of the Year in 2013 and 2017, two top-40 finishes at the Boston Marathon and a total of eight marathons in under 2:25.
In addition to individual successes, Rob has been able to contribute to the Maine running community in various ways. In particular, he has held positions as vice president and president of the board between 2011 and 2014 for Dirigo RC, Maine’s premier road racing club. He is also currently a member of the TD Beach to Beacon Road Race Board of Directors (since 2020), Maine’s largest and most prestigious road race.
BIG INFLUENCES
- Jack Daniels
- Pete Pfitzinger
- Steve Magness
- Hal Higdon
RACING HISTORY
My most memorable racing experience is from the 2017 Beach to Beacon 10k Road Race in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Going into the last few hundred meters of the race I was running in second position for all Maine runners on the day and noticed the person running first, Jesse Orach, had fallen on the course. With nothing more than a few seconds to make a decision, I picked Jesse up and guided him to the finish line, ensuring his bib number would cross the finish line mat before mine did so he would be able to finish first in the Maine standings. At the time I didn’t think much of it, but the act quickly garnered a large amount of attention both in news outlets and online and provided me with my “15 minutes of fame”. Jesse and I are now friends and I’m able to use that day as example to both myself and to others that finishing first isn’t always what matters most.
CERTIFICATIONS
- RRCA coaching certification obtained in 2017
PRs
- 5k: 14:16, March 2013, Westfield Fast 5k
- 10k: 31:03, August 2010, Beach to Beacon 10k
- 10 miles: 51:53, February 2013, Mid Winter Classic 10 Miler
- Half marathon: 1:07:16, March 2013, New Bedford Half Marathon
- Marathon: 2:22:53, April 2013, Boston Marathon
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- Maine Male Runner of the Year, 2013
- Maine Male Runner of the Year, 2017
CONTACT ROB
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.
SOCIAL
Eric Mauricette –
If your serious about crushing your goals or ready to take up running, have fun and learn from one of Maine’s best, Rob is your Coach! Rob helped me for the last 2 years focus on my goals big and small, leading me to personal bests in the 10k and Marathon after 10 years since my last personal best.
Heather Gallant –
Rob is the best! I have been working with him since 2019 and in that time he has helped me achieve personal bests at 5k, 10k and 15k. He has supported me through injury recoveries and has provided motivation when I most needed it. He is reliable and quick to respond and his training plans provide the flexibility and adaptability that I frequently need with two school age children and a full time job. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone!
Kim Spectre –
Rob has changed my focus of running and is helping me take my passion for running to a whole new level. I’ve completed two half marathons and I’m looking forward to completing my first full marathon this fall with his support and guidance.