Since 2002, we have provided the very best in running coach services and education to hundreds of runners all over the globe

ZAP Endurance Coaching is a running coach service for runners of all levels and all distances. Our passion is distance running, and sharing our knowledge to help people of all ages and abilities reach their goals is our mission. No matter how experienced, everyone needs guidance in their daily running to maximize potential, stay injury free and most importantly, keep it fun.​

The heart of our philosophy is based on an individualized approach to training and a 1-on-1 relationship between running coach and athlete.

1-on-1 Personal Running Coaching

Running coaches will develop an individualized, daily training program geared toward meeting your goals. Your running coach is available for unlimited communication via email, phone, and text. With unlimited access to your running coach you are able to consult about racing strategy, work training around your busy schedule, and address any questions you have along the way.

Cost: $165/month

For a fee of $165 a month your personal coach will be available for unlimited email and phone contact and training consultations. They will use an initial consultation to learn about your training, racing background, and goals. From there they will develop a training program appropriate for you. You will then start to receive your personalized plan and provide feedback on your training. The feedback you provide is vital to the development process and allows your personal coach to tailor each subsequent week of training based on your progress. The ZAP Endurance Coaching philosophy focuses on aerobic development and keeping runners healthy so they are able to train consistently and then add specific training for their target goals and races. The optimal way to reach personal goals is different for everyone, which is why your coach will tailor the training approach to meet your particular needs.

Customized Plans

ZAP Endurance Coaching provides personalized 12, 16, or 20-week training plans. Through an initial consultation your running coach will create a customized plan based on your goals and background. Once you have the plan you’re off and running!

• 12-week program: $200
• 16-week program: $250
• 20-week program: $300

ZAP Endurance Coaching also offers personalized 12-week, 16-week, and 20-week training plans. The training plans are a daily schedule developed after a personal consultation with a ZAP Running Coach. These schedules do not include continuous interaction with a personal coach. However, they are tailored specifically for you. We will use a training consultation to learn about your background as well as your goals.

From there we will develop a personalized daily training plan. The training plan will include a training schedule for you to follow and detailed explanations of all the workouts. The length of the program depends on your preference and you should take into account your fitness ahead of time. If you need some guidance getting started, you may want to consider the 20-week plan. However, if you have been running regularly and have a goal race within the next 3 months, the 12-week plan might be the most appropriate.

Video Analysis

The video analysis is an in-person consultation designed to improve running specific stability, mobility, and posture.
The session will include a video analysis as well as a functional movement assessment. After the assessment participants will be provided a specific strengthening and mobility program that targets individual needs. These sessions are performed by Coach Matt LoPiccolo in the Apex, NC area only.

Cost: $165/session

There are number of important components involved in improving your running performance. However, stringing together consistent blocks of healthy running is the most important part of improving your performance. In order to do this you need to have a proper training program in place that allows for an intelligent progression in workload. But running mechanics and form are also important. Without the proper foundation of strength and stability any runner is at an increased risk of injury. Improving running mechanics through targeted strength, stability, mobility, posture, and drills will reduce the risk of injury. It will also improve your running efficiency (which makes you run faster!).