Vitaly Kovalev

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • UESCA-certified Running Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Injury Prevention
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Form Analysis
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

About Vitaly

I’m 29 and passionate about all things sports — but running has always been my true home, especially short-distance events from 100m to 800m. I also do road cycling and swimming and consider them beneficial as cross-training.

Growing up in sports camps, I absorbed the athletic philosophy from an early age — and now I channel that foundation into coaching others.

I race, I coach, and I advocate for running as a form of self-expression and joy. I firmly believe endurance sports can benefit anyone (provided good physical health) — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

Coaching Philosophy

Coaching runners brings real value — not just to my athletes, but to me as well. That’s why I continually expand my knowledge to keep increasing that value.

I specialize in individual, tailored training plans built on scientifically proven methods and real-time feedback. Each program emphasizes goal setting, video-based form analysis, recovery strategies, and targeted workouts — so my athletes reach their goals fast and injury-free.

I believe it’s easy to overtrain, which is why I put extra emphasis on recovery and strength conditioning. These elements are essential for long-term progress and injury prevention.

Everyone is built different and has unique goals. My coaching philosophy is simple: help athletes reach their targets while staying mentally strong and genuinely enjoying the process. Because consistency only comes when training feels rewarding — not draining.