Run Coaching in Portland, Maine: Personalized Plans for Runners

A Smarter Way to Train

Whether you’re building toward your first race or chasing a PR, a good running coach doesn’t just write a plan - they help you train with purpose, adjust when life happens, and stay injury-free along the way.

At Steady State Health, our coaching combines real-life experience, evidence-based training, and a deep understanding of the runner’s body. Our team has helped runners across Maine, New England, and the US train consistently and perform at their best - without burning out or breaking down.

A group of runners on a coastal path at sunrise in Portland, Maine.

Why Work with a Coach at Steady State?

All of our coaches are more than runners - we’re lifelong athletes, licensed clinicians, and people who understand how training and real life intersect. That means:

Your plan will reflect your lifestyle, goals, and injury history
We prioritize durability, not just volume or intensity
You’ll get coaching that adapts as your training, health, and schedule change

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We believe in building a program that actually works for you - one that supports performance, prevents injury, and keeps you motivated through the ups and downs of training.

Who This is For

Runners who want to get faster or prepare for a goal race
Athletes returning from injury who want coaching and support
Busy adults who want accountability and clarity in their training
Postpartum runners or those navigating training and life transitions
Anyone who’s ready to train smarter - not just harder

A runner on a coastal trail at sunset in Portland, Maine.

What Our Running Coaching Includes

Individualized Training Plan
Your plan is built around your goals, life demands, injury history, and training availability - no templates, no guessing.
Coach Messaging & Feedback
You’ll have access to your coach for ongoing questions, training adjustments, and support - because life doesn’t follow a spreadsheet.
Integration with Rehab & Strength (if needed)
We’re also physical therapists. That means we can help you blend your running, strength work, and recovery without overdoing it.
Monitoring Progress & Adjusting as You Go
We don’t just deliver a plan and disappear. We check in on your training, analyze how your body is responding, and make smart tweaks based on progress, setbacks, or schedule changes.

Run with More Confidence, Clarity & Purpose

Great coaching isn’t just about race times - it’s about training in a way that’s sustainable, fulfilling, and backed by people who care about the long game. We’ll help you:

Build fitness without injury
Train with intention
Understand your own body and training rhythms

Whether you’re chasing your first 10K or a new marathon PR, we’ll help you get there healthy and prepared.

A Steady State physical therapist assessing a runner's shoulder mobility on the Eastern Prom.

Ready to Work with a Coach Who Gets It?

Let’s build a plan that works for your goals, your schedule, and your body. Whether you’re local or remote, our team of running specialists and licensed PTs is here to help.

📅 Schedule Your Free Discovery Call Today to Learn More About Coaching Options.

Serving Runners Across Southern Maine. From the hills of Cape Elizabeth to the Greenbelt Pathway in South Portland, we coach runners across Portland, Falmouth, Scarborough, and beyond to train consistently, avoid injury, and reach their goals.

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In their words

Runners we have coached

Dr. Mike, Farren, and the whole team at Steady State are INCREDIBLE! Great communicators, extremely knowledgeable, and fun to work with. I went from being unable to run more than 10 minutes without pain to running for longer and faster than I had been before my injury. Even more importantly, I left my sessions with a plan that I can stick to so I can be an even more durable runner in the seasons to come. If endurance exercise is important to you, consider Steady State appointments a worthy investment!
Nik Bergill

"I was ready to have surgery on my foot this fall. I have been running in pain for over seven years. Steady State has given me the exercises and tools I needed to be pain free and keep me from having bunion and haglunds surgery. I'm so thrilled to be able to continue playing in the mountains without pain or having time away to recover from surgery."
Kristina Folcik, Run Coach

"I have had such a positive experience working with the team at Steady State. I am an experienced long-distance runner and I have been so impressed with Steady State's custom plans, their knowledge about endurance athletes and long-distance runners, specifically. Working with them 1:1 has been incredibly helpful for me as I rehabbed my hamstrings, and other little injuries that have cropped up over the years. I'm a much stronger athlete now, and I am able to run 100% pain free. I have HIGHLY recommended Steady State to my running friends who are struggling with injury, and they've had similarly positive experiences.
If you are a runner or a serious endurance athlete, "typical" PT services don't work--they'll give you some silly exercises and tell you to stop doing what you're doing. Steady State will LISTEN to your experience of pain, work to understand your goals, and collaborate on a plan to rehab while maintaining fitness. Plus, they are just about the nicest health care professionals I have ever worked with. I could not recommend them more highly!"
Rebecca Nisetich, lifelong runner