She is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Exercise Physiologist and also holds an M.S. in Psychology. Sarah enjoys coaching runners of all abilities and experience to meet goals safely and wisely by sharing her knowledge of physiology and psychology, as well as her experience in the sport. Sarah is also committed to supporting the wider community through running and serves as a Vice President for her running club, the Houston Harriers and Race Director of the philanthropic Coach Andy Stewarts’s 30K. A Boston native, she relocated to Houston in 2017 with her husband and two daughters.
As a coach and athlete, Sarah understands that not everyone comes from a collegiate running experience (she didn't!) and that training and racing can be intimidating and confusing at first. She loves to help new runners learn the lingo and become comfortable running. She also understands life/running balance and will work with you to set realistic goals that fit your lifestyle. You do not need to be chasing fast times to enjoy all that running has to offer- health, community and a sense of personal achievement. However, approaching running without sound science and a game plan will often result in injury, burnout, and eventually quitting the sport. Sarah has the personal experience and education to help you approach running in a responsible and sustainable way. If you are a more experienced runner who has found you have plateaued and are not improving, she can help you by analyzing your training and providing evidence- based coaching. She does not subscribe to one training camp but draws from coaches Lydiard, the Hansons, Daniels and Rosario to write training plans that match your strengths and address weaknesses.
Sarah Cherington Coaching
$150/month
Monthly analysis of progress and 1 hour coaching phone call booked via Zoom (phone call)
Personalized training program on Final Surge. This platform provides the coach with your workout data (activity recording device required) and allows the athlete and coach to communicate, review, and plan workouts. Available on desktop and as an app and is included in the monthly coaching fee
Run instructions are sent directly to the athlete's watch (Garmin, Coros and Apple)- no more watch programming required!
Detailed race plans and gear recommendations
Pace assessment, goal setting and race planning
Basic nutrition, strength, and injury recommendations. I have a network of trusted professionals in Houston and online that can guide you if you need more specialized services
