COACHES

Meet a few of our coaches

Whether you want to start a running habit or qualify for Boston, we have the right coach for you. Our staff has a range of experience to help you reach your goals.Runzy is growing! Interested in becoming a Runzy Coach? Let us know here.

Joe McConkey

Focus: 800 meters - Marathon All levels

Joe has been coaching individual runners of all levels for over 18 years, with previous experience coaching at the club and collegiate levels, as well as with elite/world class runners.
Certifications: IAAF level V Endurance (highlight), USATF Level III Endurance MS in Injury Prevention and Sports Performance

Bridget Mclaughlin

Focus: 5k - Marathon Beginner - Intermediate

Growing up, Bridget preferred conditioning drills to the rest of sports practice. After completing her first marathon in high school, she became hooked on long distance running. Now, she gets energy from helping others build long-lasting relationships with the sport.
Certifications: Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) AFAA Group Fitness

Serhii Popov

Focus: 5K - Ultra Trail Running Beginner - Advanced

Serhii is an accomplished endurance athlete who enjoys supporting runners of all levels. He works with runners training for events across a range of distances and terrains, including trail running, mountain running, and ultramarathons.
Certifications: VDOT O2 Distance Coaching Certification

Eugen Godun

Focus: 5k - Marathon Beginner - Advanced

Eugen experienced the benefits of working with a coach and now enjoys helping runners of all levels find success and happiness in the sport. He has completed many endurance events, including five of the World Marathon Majors.
Certifications: USA Track and Field (USATF) Level 1

Kelli Dowling

Focus:

I am a Road Runners Club of America certified running coach and have coached athletes at all stages of their running journey. I work with athletes who are just starting to run or are coming back to it after a long break, athletes who want to run their first race or their first marathon, athletes looking to achieve a Boston Qualifier, and everything in between. In my own personal running journey I have raced every distance from the mile to the marathon and am always seeking to grow as an athlete and a coach.