Train Smarter. Run Stronger.
With Coach Mark Douglas
Meet Your Coach – Mark Douglas
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Head High School Cross Country/Track and Field Coach (Focus Distances)
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NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certified
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Former Division One runner at Cal (UC Berkeley)
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Over 100 athletes from beginner to advanced coached with majority seeing significant improvement
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Coached current school record holders, State Meet qualifiers
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Developed many high school athletes who were recruited into NCAA Division 1 and 2 programs
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Helped runners return from injury and continue on the improvement path
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6th at CIF HS State Track and Field Meet in 3200m
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Formerly Top Ranked Age Group Triathlete
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Still training at 53—proof that durability matters
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Over 20 years helping clients achieve long-term success
Coach Mark works with each runner to build a plan that fits their goals, schedule, and current fitness. Training is personalized and continually adjusted to keep runners progressing while staying healthy. With a focus on durability, aerobic development, and race-specific preparation, athletes are able to train consistently, improve steadily, and be ready to perform at their best when it counts.
You will receive personalized training, ongoing support, and a clear path to becoming a stronger, faster, more consistent runner when working with us.
Who would benefit most from our coaching and training plans
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Adult runners balancing training with life who are looking for a smarter, more personalized approach to improving times in any distance from the mile to marathon.
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Athletes who want to stay consistent, keeping improving, get and stay healthy, build real running fitness over time, and perform at a higher level when it counts.
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High school athletes who want to use the off-season to build durability, stay consistent, and set themselves up for breakthrough performances in cross country or track.
What you get when you work with Mark
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Personalized Intake & Strategy Session: We start with a detailed look at your current fitness, training history, lifestyle, and goals—followed by a 1:1 conversation to align on the right path forward.
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Custom Monthly Training Plan: A structured, evolving plan designed specifically for you—balancing mileage, workouts, strength, and recovery to help you improve consistently.
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Ongoing Plan Adjustments: Training isn’t static. Your plan adapts based on your progress, feedback, schedule changes, and how your body is responding.
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Direct Coach Access: Have questions? Need adjustments? You’ll have regular access to me for guidance, feedback, and support.
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Injury Prevention & Durability Focus: Strength, mobility, and smart progression are built in—so you can stay healthy while getting faster. We will take a look at your running form to further customize strength routines.
Testimonials
Nate — Former Las Lomas Athlete
1:54 • 4:12 • 9:12 • School Records
XC League Champion • Division I Runner (UCSD)
“Taking me from a JV-soccer athlete to a Division I runner in just three years, Mark is the kind of coach that prioritizes individualized training programs that cater to an athlete’s specific needs and level of ability. Every workout was created with ample research into its physiological benefits and with my own particular interests in mind."
“More than this, Coach Mark understands that breakthroughs do not come from workouts alone, and his training is designed to keep athletes healthy, recovered, and in optimal racing condition. His workout sequence is flexible to account for external factors such as sleep, recovery, and overall well-being."
“Mark’s desire to see his athletes succeed, and genuine love for the sport of running make him a wonderful coach to work with”
— Nate Griffin-Yeh