SEO Status: Complete

The SEO upgrade to the Coach Kiprunning website is now complete. 

Over the next few weeks, we will be publicizing the enhanced webpages on our Twitter feeds, so definitely follow along, read, and click through.

Finally, there are some larger exciting developments on the horizon.  It looks like a potential reorganization of the Kiprunning Sports Club might be in the works.  Stay updated by reading this very blog.  We'll be sure to let you know what is happening.

Stay warm out there.

Spring 2019 Coach Kiprunning Website Updates

Right now, spring 2019, Coach Kiprunning is in the process of updating some backend website settings to bring you an improved user experience. As a result, many of our webforms are experiencing intermittent outages and are not consistently being sent through the site.

If you are a first-time trainee, or if you are inquiring about the Kiprunning Sports Club, please send Coach Komen a follow-up notification through his Contact page to let him know that you submitted the appropriate questionnaire form through his site. This separate notification will prompt Wilson to retrieve your form from inside of his website just in case it does not come through automatically.

We apologize for this inconvenience, and we hope to complete our updates very soon.

Racing Dual: Pike's Peek 10K and New Jersey Marathon Relay

April 29, 2018 will be an active day for representatives of Coach Kiprunning.

Wilson Komen will be participating in the Pike's Peek 10K, while I will be running as a member of a relay team for the New Jersey Marathon Relay.

Our team name: The Shooter McGavins.

@ShooterMcGavin_, I just registered a 4-person relay team for the @NJMarathon. Our team name is The Shooter McGavins. Do you have training tips?

— Joseph P. Fisher (@JosephPFisher1) March 9, 2018

We've written about the New Jersey Marathon before.  It's a great race--moderately sized and pancake flat.  The weather can swing either way fairly dramatically, but for the most part, the temperatures are perfect for long distance running.

I suppose you might be wondering why our relay team took its name from the worst sports villain in all of movie history.  I honestly can't say.  The naming duties fell to me, and I am notoriously bad at naming things.  (This might be why I do not have children.)

Beyond that, we will be at the shore, home of lobsters.

Also, there's the fact that, at one point in the past, when I was having a little trouble putting together solid marathon training, I told my wife that I was just like Shooter McGavin: I couldn't get my hands on a jacket.


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Outside of those things, there isn't much of a connection. We're nice people.

Keep up with this blog for updates throughout this exciting week!

2018 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler Photos

We had a great time at yesterday's Cherry Blossom Ten Miler.  The race, as always, was beautiful.  The weather, though a little cold, was still well above average, and the clear skies made for a gorgeous run through Washington, DC's famous Cherry Blossom trees in peak bloom.

We have compiled a large photo album on the Coach Kiprunning Facebook page. We encourage you to view more photos there--and, of course, to tag yourself!

Kiprunning Sports Club in the 2018 Cherry Blossom Ten Miler

The Kiprunning Sports Club will be participating in this year's Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run on Sunday, April 8 in downtown Washington, DC.  We look forward to running with you on what we hope is a great spring day.

Follow us on Facebook for full Coach Kiprunning news updates, event feeds, and various other Kiprunning happenings.

Kiprunning Sports Club Long Run Cancelled Saturday, March 10, 2018

The Kiprunning Sports Club will not be meeting for its regularly scheduled long run this Saturday morning because we will be participating in the Washington, DC Rock 'N' Roll Half Marathon.

We are looking forward to a great race--for us and for everyone involved.  We're looking forward to running with you.

The Sports Club will reconvene its regular long run schedule on next Saturday, March 17.

Run Steady,

Coach Wilson

Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday Long Run

This is just a reminder that the Kiprunning Sports Club meets for its weekly long run on Saturdays at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

We begin our workout at 7:00 am.



Please contact me if you have questions about joining the Sports Club.

Run Steady,

Coach Komen

Reminder: The Kiprunning Sports Club Is Accepting New Members

The Kiprunning Sports Club, coached by Wilson Komen, is currently accepting new members.  If you are a competitive-level, or an elite, runner who trains in the Washington, DC area, contact Coach Wilson to inquire about joining us.

Wilson Komen (right) with two members of the Kiprunning Sports Club

The club meets at Georgetown Running Company at 7:00 am on Saturday mornings for weekly long runs.  These runs are free and are open to prospective members.  However, runners should consult the club's qualifying standards before planning to join these workouts.  Upon completing your initial long run, Coach Wilson will talk with you about your training program and the expectations for club participation.

If you have any questions, please contact us.  We will look forward to running with you.

Kiprunning Sports Club Training Schedule for Late December 2017

Since the end of the calendar year is nearing, and since so many of us will be traveling for the holidays, I have made some modest adjustments to the Kiprunning Sports Club training schedule for the remaining December weeks.  Those adjustments are listed below.

-On Saturday, December 23, the Kiprunning Sports Club will meet for its usually scheduled long run at 7:00 am.

-Track workouts are cancelled for the morning of Tuesday, December 26.

-The weekly long run is cancelled for Saturday, December 30.

-Track workouts will reconvene on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 6:30 am.  As usual, our workouts will occur at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts track located at the intersection of 38th and R Streets NW in Washington, DC.

-Weekly long runs will recommence as usual on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Current Sports Club members should discuss their holiday training schedules with me at their convenience.

Prospective Sports Club members are welcome to contact me to inquire about joining us.

Take Care,

Coach Komen

Reminder: Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday Long Run Is Back On

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the Kiprunning Sports Club will be meeting as it usually does for its Saturday long run.

We'll be heading out at 7:00 am this Saturday, December 2, 2017.  As usual, we will meet at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.



Please contact me if you have questions about joining the Sports Club.

Run Steady,

Coach Komen

Kiprunning Sports Club Long Run Cancellation 11/25/17

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we will be cancelling our usually scheduled long run on this Saturday morning, November 25. 

If you are travelling for the holiday, be safe, and enjoy your time with friends and relatives.

We will return to our usual long run schedule on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

In the meantime, relax, eat, and run steady.

Coach Wilson

Fall 2017 Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday Long Run Update

Fall is here, and with cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage also comes darker morning hours.  As a result, we will roll forward the start time for the Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday long run.

Starting on Saturday, October 7, 2017, we will begin our long runs at 7:00 am. As usual, we will meet at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. 

If you have questions about joining the Sports Club, please contact me.

Run steady, and enjoy the extra sleep!

Coach Wilson

September 23, 2017 Kiprunning Sports Club Training Update

I'm just offering a brief announcement that after two weeks of Saturday races, the Kiprunning Sports Club will be returning to its usually scheduled Saturday long run, beginning at 6:30 am.

As usual, we will meet at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

If you have questions about joining the Sports Club, please contact me.

Run Steady,

Coach Wilson

More Race Photoblogging: 2017 Race to Beat Cancer 5K

This past Saturday found Coach Kiprunning participating in the 2017 Race to Beat Cancer 5K.  It was a warm and humid morning, but the race was still great.  We were pleased with our respective performances, and we enjoyed participating in an event that supports a good cause.

What follows are some pictures from the event, starting with a photo of the race's top finishers . . . and me, for some reason.

Enjoy!

Left to Right: Alex Archer, Craig Morgan, Clint Bell, Wilson Komen, and Joseph P. Fisher

Who got the win?

The finish area, looking north; post race breakfast--yes breakfast--off to the right

The finish is in reaching distance!

Kiprunning Sports Club Long Run Cancellations 9/9/17 and 9/16/17

I'm just offering a brief update to announce that the Kiprunning Sports Club will not be meeting for its regularly scheduled Saturday long runs on September 9, 2017 and September 16, 2017.  These cancellations are due to conflicts with our racing schedule.

On 9/9, I will be racing in the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (feel free to read my 2016 recap of that very same race), and on 9/16, I will be running as part of what I hope will be the first official team competition for the Kiprunning Sports Club in the Race to Beat Cancer 5K.

As always, you are welcome to contact me if you wish to join the Sports Club.  I will be happy to receive your inquires.

Sincerely,
Coach Wilson

August 2017 Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday Long Run Update

Now that the summer is starting to wind down (ugh, so sad), we will roll forward the start time for the Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday long run.  Beginning on Saturday, August 12, 2017, we will begin our long runs at 6:30 am.

As usual, we will continue to meet at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. 

If you have questions about joining the Sports Club, please contact me. 

Run steady, and enjoy the extra sleep!

Coach Wilson

Coach Kiprunning LinkedIn Links

Social networking never stops.  And so it is with that never-ending end in mind that we have begun building a LinkedIn profile for Coach Kiprunning.  We invite you, via the link in the previous sentence, the marginal icon link on this blog, or the permanent footer link on the Coach Kiprunning website, to connect with us on LinkedIn.  We'll be thrilled to be in your network.

As with all social media work, our LinkedIn profile is still very much in progress.  Nevertheless, we will be happy to interact with you over there as well.

Coach Kiprunning--Personal Coaching to Help You Reach Your Performance Goals

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It is truly difficult to believe that we are rapidly approaching the middle of the summer.  Amazingly, the fall racing season is just around the corner.

If you have racing plans for any distance, we encourage you train with Coach Kiprunning.  Whether you are training to complete your first 5K or are a seasoned marathon runner, Coach Wilson will help you work toward your racing goals.

Coach Komen offers in-person training for runners who are local to Washington, DC, as well as online training for runners who are spread across the globe.

Likewise, for runners who are looking for grab-and-run training schedules, Coach Wilson is able to offer customized training plans that athletes can implement at their own convenience.

Most crucially, Coach Komen is currently accepting experienced runners for membership in the Kiprunning Sports Club, which is sponsored by Under Armour.

If you have any questions about these coaching services, you can contact Wilson using the automated form on his website.  He will gladly receive your inquiries.

June 2017 Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday Long Run Update

As usual, the summer weather in Washington, DC is getting hot and humid.

Therefore, to keep safety concerns at the forefront of our workouts, we are rolling back the start time of the Kiprunning Sports Club Saturday long run to 6:00 am.

I understand that this time is early.  However, starting at this time will ensure that we get the bulk of our weekly workouts in before the temperature rises to unhealthy levels.

As usual, we will continue to meet at Georgetown Running Company, which is located at 3401 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

If you have questions about joining the Sports Club, please contact me.

Run steady, and run safely.

Coach Wilson

Fall Racing Plans? Train with Us!

Runners always seem to be operating on a calendar that is about six months ahead of where the rest of the world is at any given time.  We're only about 2+ weeks out from the 2017 Boston and London Marathons, and already, many of us are making racing plans for the fall.  Case in point: general registration for the 2017 Army Ten Miler opens in just a few short weeks.

If you have plans for the fall--for any distance, at any pace--I invite you to train with Coach Kiprunning.  I am pleased to offer a variety of coaching options, from in-person individual training to online coaching, for all ability levels.  I am also available to work with you no matter where you are training--in the United States or elsewhere.

If you have any questions about Coach Kiprunning, including inquiries about our competitive Sports Club (sponsored by Under Armour), please contact me.  I will be happy to talk with you about the training options that will be best for your goals--and, of course, I will be happy to coach you.

In the meantime, enjoy this lovely spring weather.  The hot summer days are just around the corner, as are the Chicago and New York Marathons!

Run Steady,

Coach Wilson