Trail running coach — mountains, distance, done right.
Trails reward power, patience, and skill — three things road plans don't teach. Online 1:1 coaching built around vertical gain, technical descending, and fueling for variable terrain.
What the coaching looks like.
Vertical that scales
Hill repeats, climb-specific tempo, hike-power. Vertical gain becomes a load metric, not an afterthought.
Descending skill
Most trail athletes lose more time on the down than the up. We coach foot placement, cadence, and braking — drills included.
Fueling for terrain
Variable pace means variable fueling. We rehearse calorie strategy across climbs, descents, and aid-station gaps.
What you get.
- Climbing blocks progressed off real vert/time data.
- Technical descending drills sequenced weekly.
- Strength training for hips, knees, ankles — non-negotiable for trail.
- Race-week and race-day plans rehearsed in week 18+.
- Direct messaging access — same coach, every week.
Is this coaching right for you?
Coaching for this build runs from $250 every 4 weeks ($3,250 per year). Here is who it does and does not suit.
This is for you if
- You race off-road and want vert, descending and terrain-specific strength programmed deliberately.
- You can train 6 to 12 hours a week with access to hills or a treadmill that inclines.
- You keep getting injured on descents or blowing up on climbs and want the cause addressed.
This is not for you if
- You live somewhere genuinely flat and cannot or will not use a treadmill. A trail block without vertical gain is a road block with extra steps.
- You want route recommendations and local knowledge. This is remote coaching from Boston, not a local trail guide.
- You want to be coached on technical skills like scrambling or navigation. That needs a coach in person with you.
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.”
“I finished D2R2 180k — 19 of the 20 climbs are genuinely steep — and I finished it better than I expected. Breno had me ready.”
“Unparalleled value. Breno builds a methodical plan that actually targets the weaknesses you'd rather not look at — that's why it works.”
“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.”
Every review is from a real, named athlete who gave written consent. A ✓ Verified result badge means the outcome is measurable and backed by an external result link. How evidence is graded.
FAQ
How long should I train for a trail race?
Distance-dependent. 12 weeks for a trail half, 16–24 for a trail marathon, 24–32 for a 50K, 32–52 for 100K+. We build trail-specific power, vertical, and descending skill.
How is trail coaching different from road coaching?
Vertical gain replaces pace as the primary load metric. We coach hike-power, technical descending, foot placement, and fueling for variable terrain.
Do I need to live near trails?
Helpful but not required. We periodize treadmill incline blocks, hill repeats, and 1–2 trail weekends per month for athletes in flat cities.
How much does trail coaching cost?
Performance $350/4wk (most trail athletes) or Elite $750/4wk (capped at 4 athletes).
What happens after you book the call
Twenty minutes, free, and you leave with a recommendation in writing whether or not you buy anything.
Pick a time that suits you
Twenty minutes, video or phone, in English, Portugues or Espanol.
You get a confirmation email immediately
With the link and two short questions so the call is not spent on basics.
We talk about your goal, not my services
There is no pitch. If the honest answer is a $35 plan or Apex, that is the answer you get.
You leave with a recommendation in writing
A short follow-up email with what I would do next, whether or not you buy anything.
Refunds, cancellation and pausing
- Cancelling
- Cancel any time by email, with no notice period and no exit fee. Your current 4-week cycle finishes as normal and you are not billed again.
- Refunds
- Cycles already started are not refunded, because the plan for those weeks has already been written and delivered. If you cancel before the first session of a new cycle has been published, that cycle is refunded in full.
- Pausing
- You can pause for injury, illness, travel or life for up to 8 weeks a year at no cost, and your seat on the roster is held. Tell me before the next cycle bills. Beyond 8 weeks the seat goes to the waitlist and you rejoin when there is space.
- Price changes
- Your rate is fixed for as long as you stay coached continuously. Published prices only apply to new athletes.
Your next trail race — coached, not guessed.
Free 20-minute strategy call. We map your race, your terrain, and the right tier.
Boston-based · Trilingual EN/PT/ES · RRCA · USAT · TrainingPeaks L2 · 12× Boston qualifier