Will Small

NEXT STEP RUNNING

MEET

COACH WILL

HEAD COACH

“You never get another chance to take the next step.” – Coach Will

Running is a healthy lifestyle that helps you get and stay fit, have fun with friends and run faster.  That why I love working with motivated runners who want to learn to run, improve their race times or run a major marathon. I coach beginning, intermediate and advanced level runners who are getting started in running and/or want to train for races of 5K to the marathon. I look forward to building a training plan for you to help meet your goals.

Training & Coaching Plans

Choose the plan that fits your needs.  After filling out my athlete questionnaire, we’ll set up a call and I’ll get to work on building your plan.

12-Week Training Plan
$75
  • Insert what is included.
  • Includes:
  • - Recommended Workouts
  • - Race Pace Workouts
  • - Heat Adjustment Calculator
  • - Treadmill Workouts
  • - Nutrition Calculator
  • - Altitude Adjustment Calculator
  • - Runner's Core Routine
  • - Running Form Drills
  • $1.99 per month
24-Week Training Plan
$150
  • Tap into the power of the McMillan Training System with your individualized training plan.
  • Includes:
  • -McMillan Training Plan
  • -Integrates McMillan training paces
  • -Coach Greg's daily notes
  • -Sync with Garmin/Strava
  • -Prehab routines
  • Starting at $24.99
Annual Plan
$300
  • Take your Run Plan to the next level! Based on an extensive questionnaire, your plan is designed just for you and your unique traits.
  • Includes:
  • -Hand-built McMillan Training Plan
  • -Integrates McMillan training paces
  • -Coach Greg's daily notes
  • -Sync with Garmin/Strava
  • -Prehab routines
  • Starting at $79.99

Will’s Background

Greg has a masters degree in Exercise Physiology where his research focused on the determining factors of distance running performance. A student of the sport since he began running in high school, he continues to apply advances in sports science to his training programs. As with his study of sports science, Greg continues to learn from the athletes and coaches of yesterday and today. He vigorously studies the great books on running and is eager to be around successful coaches and athletes to learn from their experiences. His mentors include the late, great Arthur Lydiard (who he toured with on Lydiard’s last US tour), Olympic Coach Dr. Joe Vigil, Peak Running Performance founder Guy Avery and USA Track & Field physiologist Dr. David Martin.

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Over 10,000 Boston Qualifiers (and counting!)

Olympic Games – 2008, (2012 – alternates)

Olympic Trials – 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012

World Championships – 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011

Pan American Games – 2003

14 National Champions

San Diego Arthritis Foundation Joints in Motion Charity Beginner Marathon Groups

San Diego Track Club North County Coach

Alliant International University Track & Field Coach

Assistant to the Executive Director – 1996 Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials

Creator of McMillan Running Calculator

RUNNING ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PERSONAL RECORDS:

800m – 1:57

1500m – 3:57

5000m – 14:55

10000m – 30:57

Half-Marathon – 1:10:28

Marathon – 2:31:58

High School State Champion – 1600m (1987)

National Champion – USATF Masters Trail Marathon (2009)

EDUCATION & PUBLICATIONS:

BS: Kinesiology – The University of Tennessee (with honors)

MS: Exercise Physiology – The University of South Carolina

Author – Running Nirvana

Author – Surviving the Marathon Freak-Out

Author – YOU (Only Faster): Training plans to help you train smarter and run faster

Author – Zap! You’re a Runner! The beginning runner’s guide to fun and fitness

Author – Training Guide and Logbook

Senior Writer – Running Times Magazine

Contributor – Competitor Magazine, Active.com

Managing Editor – Peak Running Performance

Consulting Expert: Runner’s World Magazine, Running Times Magazine, New York Times, Washington Post, Women’s Running Magazine, Outside Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, Peak Running Performance, Oxygen Magazine, Best Life Magazine

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

BS: Kinesiology – The University of Tennessee (with honors)

MS: Exercise Physiology – The University of South Carolina

USA Track & Field Certification – Level II (Endurance Specialty)

RRCA Certified Coach

Lydiard Foundation Certification – Level 5

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“I got my first Boston Qualifier today with a 21 personal record!”

– Ramona M.