Cunningham Running

Jake Foster and I have worked together from him barely surviving a sub 4:00 marathon attempt to start, to running a 3:29 as a training run at the Nashville marathon recently. With a personal best of 3:14, we are heading to Indianapolis this fall to take a big swing after a spring of building. We’ve been able to thrive off 4 days per week of running as we balance a busy schedule as a Dad, husband and a leading coach. A motto that I’ve thought about when creating our training outlines is “no wasted days”. See you in Indy for another fast one! @jakerfoster -Coach Adam

That 2:49 feeling! At the OC marathon, Paul Roche (@paul.roche ), coached by Coach Adam, ran an incredible race to hit a Boston qualifier & a massive personal best. And there’s a lot more in the tank. I think that it is not always the best practice to try to unpack an athletes training after big races without the entire picture, because each athlete is different. But inquiring minds want to know! So here are a few stats for the training cycle since Jan 1; -2 runs if 20+ miles, longest was 21 -weekly volume ranged from 36 to 62 - no prep race leading up to the full. What worked well? Intensity in the long runs. We rarely had back to back easy long runs. A general phase in the fall where we ended with a 30k time trial. Because of this, we knew what gaps we had, and what was working well. (And not well, for Paul, we dialed back the short intensity workouts to double down on tempo work) Being adaptable. Neither Paul nor myself would say this was an “ideal” cycle, but we got the result. How? By staying grounded, not overreacting, and being patient when adjustments needed to happen. If you never have to adjust your plan before a race, you actually might be in trouble. -Coach Adam

How exactly did @dimvladi run a 29 minute PR at the Hudson Valley Marathon? He checked all the necessary boxes- training consistency, discipline, desire, hard work, and intentional coaching. But the finishing touch on his preparation was definitely the fuel. GO GELS by @bpnsupps most certainly contributed to Dimitri’s rockstar performance. HUGE CONGRATS! *********************************************** coach: @jennyc_runs_615

For most of you spring marathon season is over. What next? If we have fall half marathon or marathon plans marathon plans, my strong suggestion is this: let's work on increasing running economy through some neuromuscular stimulus. Let's work on getting a little bit faster. Let's lean into some fun during these warm summer months. Run a 5K! Run a 10k! Jump in a random race on the track if you want! Have fun, stay hydrated, and provide a productive stimulus that will leave you lean, mean and fast when the big autumn block starts again! Go One More. Y'all go be good.

Let’s send @lindsay_wand a HUGE Cunningham Running-style congrats on dropping her marathon best by a phenomenal 52 minutes at the Vancouver Marathon last weekend. It all started with a big half marathon PR and Lindsay has done nothing but gain momentum over the last several months! BRAVO! Let’s keep going, Lindsay. We are all cheering for you! ************************************************* coach @jdcunningham97

From 4:59 ➡️ 3:28 🤯🔥 Let me introduce you to what consistency, grit, and belief can do. When @runfreeforever18 began working with @coach.paige , her marathon PR was 4:59. Their first race together? 4:21 — a 38 MINUTE PR. Next one? She broke 4 with a 3:56. And last weekend… she ran a 3:28. That’s a 91 minute PR in just 1.5 years. 11:24/mile ➡️ 7:56/mile. That’s over 3 minutes PER MILE faster. But here’s what makes this even more impressive… Kirsten works full-time, runs 55+ miles per week, cross trains AND strength trains 2–3x/week. 5am? She shows up. 8pm? She shows up. Tired? Busy? Doesn’t matter. She makes it happen. Every cycle, every race, she kept building. Not just speed, but belief. This didn’t happen by accident. This is what happens when you stack the work, stay patient, and refuse to settle. We are beyond grateful to have her on the team and watch her chip away at her limits. Because…WHAT LIMITS?! Next stop: sub 3:20… and chasing that Boston Marathon dream 🦄✨ ********************************************** @runfreeforever18 coach: @coach.paige

🚨BONUS EPISODE ALERT!🚨 When dear friend @amanda.e.martin ran a 2:34 at the @eugenemarathon this past Sunday I HAD to have her on the podcast (even though she’s not a “mother runner”). This is NOT because of how FAST she ran, closing with a mind-blowing NEGATIVE SPLIT, but because I know her journey of all the ups & downs & twists & turns over 8 YEARS to get to this day, this Olympic Trials Qualifying time. These past couple months something shifted in Amanda’s approach to the sport. Wit the guidance of her coach @jdcunningham97 she started having FUN. Sure, she made tweaks to her training & nutriton (& we go into that) — but she decided to do this for the JOY vs. the desire for VALIDATION is when those numbers started falling. 🩷Listen to our RAW, unedited convo wherever you listen to podcasts. 🩷

WE ARE SO FREAKING EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS. 🔥 Women Run Monterey is bringing TWO of the most incredible people in running to Monterey for a full weekend clinic built specifically for YOU — the female athlete. 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 with Jeff & Angelique Cunningham June 27–28 · Monterey, CA 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 is one of the most respected running coaches in the country — founder of Cunningham Running, head coach of Bat City Track Club, coach to Boston qualifiers, Olympic Trials qualifiers, and high-performers like @nickbarefitness . He’s been coaching runners of all levels since 2001 with a philosophy built around consistency, longevity, and real results. The Ted Lasso of running, if you will 😉🤠 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 is an NCAA D1 Champion, 5x All-American sprinter, and the woman who lives and breathes empowering women of ALL ages to show up, push limits, and believe in what their bodies can do. She’s passionate about helping females find their place not only in this running space, but as they navigate life as well. A mother, wife, and incredible friend…we are so lucky to know her. Together they’re bringing an unfiltered, no-BS weekend of training, nutrition, mindset, performance, and community — designed for women who are serious about leveling up. 📅 Saturday June 27 — Full Day Clinic 📅 Sunday June 28 — Half Day Clinic 🎟️ $85 · Includes catering + shirt 📍 Monterey, CA · Venue details dropping soon ➡️ Link in bio to grab your spot. Spaces are LIMITED. #WomenRunMonterey #FemaleAthlete #CunninghamRunning #WomenWhoRun #runningclinic

AMANDA MARTIN @amanda.e.martin is your 2026 Eugene Marathon Champion!! Words cannot express how proud I am of this talented and tenacious young woman. Her 2:34:20 was an 8 minute personal best, stands as the 3rd fastest winning time in Eugene Marathon history and makes her 2026's 7th fastest American on an unaided course. Amanda DESERVED this one y'all! This young lady has been an absolute rock, even when success at the highest levels of this sport has alluded her. Resolute, productively stubborn and eternally optimistic -- Amanda's journey proves one thing: Cling to your dreams and they can become reality. BRAVO!!!! Amanda Martin: 2028 U.S. Olympic Trials bound!! 📸: @bromka - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #eugenemarathon #cunninghamrunning #2028OTQ #olympictrials2028

What. A. Day! On a crisp, clear morning in Tracktown USA @amanda.e.martin ran with the pack, full of belief, and tap over the face of her watch. To run from within. At mile 20 she checked, realized today was her day, and charged home like a tidal wave. Amanda’s tenacity, talent, and endurance in the sport is remarkable. We can’t wait to have her on the show soon! Congrats Amanda, you were made for the marathon. ❤️‍🔥

TONIGHT! 6-8p!! LET'S GO! Link in profile!

WE ARE BUSY IN BOSTON!! COME SEE ME TODAY: 12p-2p: What: Live podcast collaboration and Q&A with The Consistently Good Podcast and Inspired Soles Podcast Who: Co-hosts Jeffrey Cunningham and Carolyn Coffin Where: Equal Measure 775 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02215 How: Tix Link in profile!! ______________________________ 6p-8p: What: The Line Podcast LIVE! Who: Dr. Kristen Holmes , Lucy Davis and Jeff Cunningham Where: Whoop Headquarters One Kenmore Square Boston, MA 02215 How: Tix Link in profile!