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Real coaching. Real relationships. Real results.

The best coaching is about more than workouts.

Our coaches have competed at every level of the sport—from standout high school careers to NCAA All-Americans, USA Championships, and the World Championships. But their accolades are only a piece of what makes them great coaches. It’s their ability to meet athletes where they are, share lessons from both their successes and setbacks, and provide the guidance and support needed to keep progressing.

Every HAX athlete receives:
• A personalized training plan
• Weekly 1:1 coaching calls
• Unlimited communication with their coach
• Support that’s tailored to their goals and life outside of running

Many of our coaches have been working with the same athletes for several years, which is a testament to the relationships they’ve built along the way.

Swipe through to hear what our athletes have to say.

Link in bio to find your coach. by @hammerandaxetraining

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Applications for 1:1 coaching are OPEN. Find your coach and get started!

Work with NCAA Champions, U.S. Champions, World Championship qualifiers, Olympic Trials qualifiers, and more. Our coaches aren’t just fast — they understand what it takes to reach your potential. To level up. To navigate setbacks. To stay consistent. To arrive prepared, not overcooked.

Swipe through to meet our coaching staff and learn more about each coach. Interested in working with one of them? Apply for 1:1 coaching through the link in bio. Just enter your name and email to get started, and a coach will reach out to coordinate the rest.

Not sure who’s the best fit for you? Take our 5-question coaching quiz on the website to get matched with the right coach for your goals. by @hammerandaxetraining

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Hammer & Axe Training was built from firsthand experience.

In our own careers as distance runners, we found that we performed best when we committed to training strength and speed together. Strength made us durable, resilient, and prepared for adversity—reliable like a hammer. Speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when it mattered—sharp like an axe.

We wanted to bring that feeling of confidence and longevity to as many runners as possible.

We are a collective of elite runners who have found joy, connection, and purpose through running. We’re World Championship Qualifiers, US Champions, NCAA All-Americans, State Champions, and Record Holders - but above all, we’re runners who face the same challenges you do.

Our mission is simple: to empower and guide runners toward their loftiest goals through effective training and meaningful relationships.

We do that through education, mentorship, and guidance based on real experience—offering 1:1 coaching, training plans, and free resources around training, recovery, and racing for runners of all ages and abilities.

If you have goals to chase in running, you’re in the right place.

Hammer & Axe Training
Strength. Speed. Longevity. by @hammerandaxetraining

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7 months ago

One last shot at chasing the dream.

This is the story of Mexican National Champion and HAX Coach, Ryan Adams.

Join Ryan for a typical day in his life—from walking the dogs to putting in work at the track—as he shares his journey from standout runner at Furman University, overcoming injuries and mental health struggles during his early pro career, to the decision to move to Boulder and give his dream one last shot.

Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel. Like, comment, and subscribe—you know the drill!

@strydrunning
@precisionfandh by @hammerandaxetraining

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First year steepling? No problem 🫡

@cooper.cawthra earned a Q to the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final on Saturday after finishing 3rd in his heat, his first USA Outdoor Final 🔥

He just started steepling in June 👀 taken in Icahn Stadium by @hammerandaxetraining

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Took a little waiting 🫣

But @wessporter earned a Q into the Men’s 1500m Final on Saturday, first USA Outdoors Final of his career 🔥

See you back at Icahn Stadium on Saturday 🫡 taken in Icahn Stadium by @hammerandaxetraining

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Everyone needs some Joan Hunter coaching wisdom in their feed.

What other “golden rules” of training and coaching would you add? Comment below!

And if you want to hear more from Coach Joan, tune in to The HAX Show Podcast. by @hammerandaxetraining

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“If you’re racing on dirt or grass, you are doing yourself a disservice if all of your workouts are on the track”

Train for the surface you’re racing on. It makes a massive difference when the XC season rolls around.

More training and racing Q&A on our latest episode of The HAX Show Podcast. Link in bio. by @hammerandaxetraining

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Coach Drew’s full pre-race warmup routine.

Not meant for you to directly copy, but to take the concepts and experiment.

Test out different routines during warmups before your workouts (not races!) and find what gets you most ready to run fast. by @hammerandaxetraining

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5 days ago

There’s a ton of data available to runners nowadays. The challenge isn’t getting more of it, but in knowing which metrics will actually help you train better.

Stryd gives you precise, reliable, and personalized data to guide your training. It’s a small wearable device that clips easily to your shoes, and also syncs with your watch. Swipe to learn about three of Stryd’s unique metrics – power, live pacing, and form power ratio – and how they can help you train with greater confidence and consistency.

Learn more about @strydrunning at stryd.live/hax. by @hammerandaxetraining

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7 days ago

Coach Emily with a good reminder to keep things simple and focus on consistency during your base training phase.

Getting out the door every day is what really wins with long-term fitness gains!

Explore 1:1 coaching and training plans at haxtraining.com by @hammerandaxetraining

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8 days ago

6 important audits to consider before starting your next marathon build

Check out training plans and 1:1 coaching availability at haxtraining.com by @hammerandaxetraining

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