Marathon coach — from first 26.2 to Boston qualifier.
Online 1:1 marathon coaching from a Boston-based coach behind 12 Boston qualifications, 18+ podium wins, and hundreds of marathon PRs. Built around your week, your race, your data — refreshed every 4 weeks. English, Portuguese, or Spanish.
Pick your goal.
First marathon
24-week beginner-safe build. Run-walk to continuous running to race-ready, with a finish-time goal that's earned, not guessed.
Sub-4 marathon
Threshold work, marathon-pace long runs, and a race plan that holds at 9:08/mi for 26.2.
Sub-3 marathon
Higher mileage, double-threshold weeks, and the pacing discipline to negative-split.
Boston qualifier (BQ)
18-week BQ-specific build with Newton hill simulation and a 5-minute cushion baked in.
Course-specific coaching for the Majors.
What you get.
- Plan rebuilt every 4 weeks from real data — never a stock template.
- Marathon-pace long runs progressed off your actual fitness, not a chart.
- Race plan locked in by week 16: pacing, fueling, weather contingencies.
- Direct messaging access to your coach — same week, same coach.
- Free, unlimited replans when life moves your sessions.
- Strength + mobility work that protects you through the final 8-week block.
They put in the work.
Here's what came out.
“Breno took me from a 5K runner to a full Ironman finisher. 5K 16:57, 70.3 in 4:30, and my first full at IRONMAN Arizona in 9:35 at age 39. The plans fit around clinic, the lab, and three kids — nothing was wasted.”
“Two years with Breno: 26 minutes off my 70.3 and a sub-11 full Ironman. The progression was patient and the workouts were the right ones at the right time.”
“Unparalleled value. Breno builds a methodical plan that actually targets the weaknesses you'd rather not look at — that's why it works.”
“I finished D2R2 180k — 19 of the 20 climbs are genuinely steep — and I finished it better than I expected. Breno had me ready.”
“Running faster. Breno taught me how to actually run easy so I could race faster — and now I'm running both faster and further than I have in years.”
“Busy parent of three with a full-time job. The flexibility in how Breno builds the week is what makes this sustainable for me — the training fits the life, not the other way around.”
“Personalized, motivating sessions. Breno meets athletes wherever they are — beginner or experienced — and the work shows up on race day.”
“A comprehensive, easy-to-follow plan that works for people with busy lives. Nothing feels arbitrary — every session has a reason.”
Marathon coaching FAQ
Do you coach marathon runners remotely?
Yes — 90% of athletes I coach are online. Plans run through TrainingPeaks or the in-house Coached app, auto-sync to Garmin, and check-ins happen by message, voice, or Zoom. Same coach, same week, anywhere in the world.
How long does marathon training take?
16 weeks works for repeat marathoners within range of their goal. 20–24 weeks is better for sub-3 attempts, first marathons, or aggressive PR jumps. We back-plan from your race date and load the base block first.
What's the difference between a marathon coach and a plan?
A plan can't tell you to skip Wednesday because your HR is elevated and you've slept 5h. A coach can — and rebuilds the week so the long run still lands. The plan changes; the goal doesn't.
Can you help me qualify for Boston?
Yes — 12 of my own BQs and dozens of athletes through. We run an 18-week BQ-specific build with Newton-hill simulation and a 5-minute time cushion. See /boston-marathon-coach for the program detail.
What does marathon coaching cost?
Three tiers: Aurora ($250/mo · 4-week structure), Phoenix ($350/mo · weekly check-ins, most chosen), ThunderBird ($750/mo · 4 athletes max). Free 30-minute call to figure out which fits.
I'm a beginner. Will you coach me?
Yes. The Aurora tier and the First-Marathon 24-week program are built for runners building from a 5K to their first 26.2. We coach safely, slowly, and from where you actually are.
Your next marathon — coached, not guessed.
Free 30-minute strategy call. We map your goal, your timeline, and the right tier. No pressure, just direction.
Boston-based · Trilingual EN/PT/ES · RRCA · USAT · TrainingPeaks L2 · 12× Boston qualifier