Ryan Sheehy – Austin Running Coach
From: $55.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
I work with working parents who want to achieve GREAT things with their body.
Description
Austin running coach Ryan Sheehy helps beginner and intermediate runners reach new speeds or distances, while integrating a focus on nutrition, recovery, stretching and mobility. Reach out to Ryan below to get started!
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited phone, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Buda, TX
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only
SPECIALTIES
- 1st-time Marathoners
- Couch-to-WhateverK
- Ultra-distance Trail Training
- Runners in Recovery
- Moms and Dads w/ Busy Schedules
- Vegan Runners
PHILOSOPHY
- “It’s not where you start, but where you finish that counts” – doesn’t matter if you’re picking up running at 15, 35 or 55. It doesn’t matter if you’re a 15min 5K or a 40min 5K. What matters is that you work towards being your best self.
- “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment” – motivation only gets you so far. eventually it wanes. Our work together is about implementing processes for success, even when motivation is low.
- Trust the process – a workout may not go well. A week may feel challenging. Life miles and running miles may wear thin. That’s part of the work. Leaning into those feelings is what unlocks your potential.
- Life is about relationships – I’m available to talk about the process. Fears, excitement, gameplanning, prepping, understanding. The relationship between a coach and a student isn’t just writing a plan, it’s about deepening a relationship in pursuit of something great.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
I have informally coached a few friends up to this point, helping them recover from injuries and pick back up running after years away. I have had success with men and women in getting them to their goals.
ABOUT ME
I didn’t find running until 27. At my highest weight, I trained for a 5K. Then another. Then another. I saw my time drop significantly. I went for more – 10K, Half Marathon. The world granted me running before what was about to come. Shortly after my half marathon, I entered Addiction Recovery, which was affecting my marriage and my health. I leaned even more into running as a way to connect to something greater than myself, connect to my inner child and clear my mind from the stressors in life. Running has not only been a part of a fitness journey, but a healing journey.
I manage to navigate a busy schedule of being a father of 2 great, active kids, a wife who wants to always be on-the-go, and a career as a Tech Sales rep. Even with all that, I have been able to train to my best times in the mile, 5K, 50K, 50M, and 100K, and at 35, am still not at the ceiling of my potential as an athlete.
BIG INFLUENCES
I have learned from so many of the greats, both current and past in the running community.
Training Theory Influences:
– David and Megan Roche
– Zach Bitter
– Jack Daniels
– Hal Higdon
– Phil Maffetone
Fueling / Nutrition Influences:
– David and Megan Roche
– Rich Roll
– Scott Jurek
Psychology and Principle Influences:
– Jim Rohn
– Rich Roll
– David Goggins
Who Inspires me as a runner:
– Kilian Jornet
– Eliud Kipchoge
– Tara Dower
– Ann Trason
– Prefontaine
– Yiannis Kouros
RACING HISTORY
Key Ultra Races:
– Austin Rattler 50K (best time 4:55)
– Malibu Canyon 50mi (10:31)
– Bandera 100K (14:42)
– Leadville 100 (DNF)
Sub Ultra
– Cap10K – 44:15
– 3M Half (Austin, 2019) – 1:55
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM – Certified Nutrition Coach
PRs
- 1Mi: 5:43 (10/21/2024)
- 5K: 20:23 (4/11/2024)
- 10K: 45:07 (4/9/2023)
- HM: 1:47:00 (9/30/2023) (Trail)
- 50K: 4:55:55 (11/2/2024) (Trail, Austin Rattler)
- 100K: 14:42 (1/07/2024) (Trail, Bandera)
CONTACT RYAN
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
Kimberlin –
Working with Coach Ryan since March has been fantastic! He’s been incredibly supportive, always quick to respond, and his knowledge is top-notch. I really appreciate his regular check-ins to ensure my training and recovery are on track. I highly recommend him!