Sarah Cherington // A.S., B.S., M.S., Level I RRCA Certified Run Coach
Sarah started running after age 30 and quickly fell in love with the sport and the science behind training. She has since completed 19 marathons (PR 3:04:07 Boston '23), 14 Half Marathons (PR 1:27:00 Woodlands '23), a 50K, and a 50 miler. At 44 she is still seeing PRs at all distances and in the past two years she has run the Chevron Houston Marathon as a Local Elite athlete, PR'd at her 9th Boston Marathon, and qualified for the Wanda Age Group Championships for 2023 and 2024.
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. 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.
$125/ month online coaching includes:
Personalized training program on the Final Surge app
Unlimited communication via Final Surge app
Weekly/as needed feedback on progress
Initial phone consultation and monthly coaching phone call
Unlimited training plan changes due to life circumstances/events
Expertise race strategy advice, pace assessment, goal setting, and gear recommendations.
$75/ per one in-person one hour track session includes:
Form and gait assessment and recommendations, dynamic warm up, drills, and cool down exercise instruction
**PLEASE NOTE I CURRENTLY HAVE A WAITLIST** I will prioritize runners who are looking for long-term coaching rather than for one goal race. Please still fill out the form and I will get back to you. Thanks!
