John Cheney

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • Certified UESCA UltraRunning Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Injury Prevention
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Form Analysis
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

About John

I specialize in helping trail and ultrarunners, particularly athletes over 50, build durability, confidence, and long-term success. My coaching emphasizes sustainable training, smart pacing, practical nutrition, heat adaptation, and mental resilience. As an active ultrarunner and 150-mile finisher, I understand the challenges athletes face firsthand. My goal is to provide individualized guidance that helps runners reach ambitious goals while balancing family, work, and everyday life.

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is built on the belief that consistency is the foundation of endurance success. There are no shortcuts in ultrarunning—long-term progress comes from showing up day after day, making smart decisions, and trusting the process. I focus on helping athletes develop durability, resilience, and confidence through individualized training that fits their unique goals, experience level, and life demands.

I emphasize sustainable training, appropriate recovery, practical nutrition, and race-specific preparation rather than chasing excessive mileage or intensity. As an active ultrarunner, I understand the physical and mental challenges athletes face and strive to provide guidance that is both evidence-based and grounded in real-world experience. My goal is to help runners become stronger, healthier, and more self-reliant athletes while enjoying the journey along the way.