RRCA-certified coaching for runners of any distance, ready to train with purpose and race with confidence.
About the coach
I'm Mike, an RRCA-certified running coach and ultrarunner based in Rochester, Minnesota. I got into coaching the same way most people get into running — through community. I've seen firsthand what happens when someone is surrounded by people who genuinely expect more from them than they expect from themselves, and that's the environment I try to create for every athlete I work with.
My coaching philosophy is built around the person, not the plan. Fitness is a byproduct of consistency, and consistency comes from training that fits your life, builds your confidence, and makes you feel capable. I don't hand athletes a template and send them on their way. I ask questions, listen, and build something that reflects who they actually are as a runner right now, and where they're headed.
I've volunteered and served as pace team coordinator at races across the Midwest because I believe the Rochester, Minnesota running community, and the broader community of Midwest runners, is something worth showing up for. When you work with Mythical Mile Coaching, you're not just getting a plan. You're getting a coach who will be in your corner at the start line and still be rooting for you well past the finish.
Services & pricing
Whether you're chasing a first finish line or a 100-mile buckle, every plan starts from scratch around your schedule, your goals, and where you are right now.
Custom weekly training plans, ongoing communication, plan adjustments as life happens, and race-day strategy. Best for athletes who want a true partner in their training.
A focused 60-minute session to review your training, work through a specific challenge, and build a clear path forward for your next race cycle.
Who this is for
From first-timers to seasoned ultra runners, coaching at Mythical Mile is built around where you are and where you want to go.
Athletes
Real results from real runners — from first finish lines to 100-mile buckles.
"Mike, you have a story to tell and with your craft and expertise to guide people into a running experience they have never seen before. You are the pathfinder for so many people who want a journey."
"I had no clue what my body was capable of doing. You helped me see the unbelievable benefits of pushing my body and persevering through injury and doubt to accomplish a couple of neat milestones this year! You are a wealth of knowledge and strength."
"Mike is an amazing coach! He helped me reach a 4+ minute PR for Boston and six months later a 7-minute PR for Chicago. He's so easy to work with!"
Common questions
Absolutely. Some of the most rewarding coaching relationships start with someone who has never run a mile. Whether you are working toward your first 5K or your first marathon, we build a plan that meets you exactly where you are.
Yes. Most Mythical Mile athletes train remotely. Coaching is delivered through a structured training platform with regular check-ins, so it works no matter where you live in the country.
Everything from 5K to 100-miler. Road, trail, and ultra running are all within scope. If you have a goal race in mind, we can build a plan for it.
A downloaded plan does not know your schedule, your history, or what happened last week. Every Mythical Mile plan is built specifically for you and adjusts as your training evolves.
Yes to both. Training older athletes and guiding return-to-run progressions requires nuance and patience, and it is some of the most meaningful work we do at Mythical Mile.
Rochester, Minnesota, though Mythical Mile Coaching works with athletes across the Midwest and nationwide through online coaching.
Work with me
Tell me about yourself and your goal. I'll follow up within 48 hours.