Individual Coaching

Do you prefer one-on-one coaching, rather than group runs?  Perhaps your goal race is different than the training group’s goal race.  Do you have specific goals that the group atmosphere just doesn’t help you towards?

You may be interested in Individual Coaching through Grand Bluff Training.   Starting with a brief, complimentary, no-pressure consultation, one of our Certified Coaches will learn about you, your goals, and how we can help you achieve them.

After you’ve decided if Individual Coaching is right for you, your $75/month Coaching Service includes unlimited email contact with your Coach, bi-weekly training plans, and at least once monthly one-on-one meetings/runs with your Coach.

Send an email to coaches@grandblufftraining.com, or click the “contact us” link on this page, to set up your free consultation today!

“My wife and I moved to La Crosse in late 2022. Being runners, we decided to sign up for the La Crosse Half-Marathon in spring of 2023. One day, out of pure happenstance, I was browsing the La Crosse Marathon website and saw the Grand Bluff Training Team. Being new to the area, I suggested to my wife that we check it out, if nothing else other than to meet some people. We went to the first info session and were hooked. The coaches were upbeat and friendly, and the members motivated and high energy. We made lots of friends and learned a lot about the La Crosse area just by running through it. On top of being a great way to meet people, GBT is a good fit for runners trying to set new PR’s. I signed up for the personalized training to help me get my goal of a sub 1:30 half. Coach Vern wrote me a great program that had me pushing the pace and crushing my goal time. I am already looking ahead to races this fall and next spring, planning to set even more PR’s for both full and half marathon. No matter if you’re in it for general fitness, socialization, or aggressive pace pushing, GBT has something for just about every runner.”  -Jacob Runge, June 2023

“My husband and I joined GBT in early 2023. We were brand new to La Crosse, and we were looking for a run community. We were welcomed with open arms to GBT, and finding the group was the best start to us settling in. I’ve ran a handful of half marathons previously. By far, I’ve never trained this well, enjoyed it this much, and had this much success. I did personalized training with Vern for the 6 weeks between my two half marathons. He helped me to kick some bad habits and explore new options. We got to the bottom of some lasting issues that I had been struggling with, and I can’t wait to race Grandma’s half marathon soon! From brand new to experienced runners, everyone is welcomed and appreciated in GBT. I couldn’t recommend it more!”  Megan R.,  June 2023

“I have always wanted to get into running, but I have had NO experience and I knew nothing about running. At first, I didn’t know where to start. I was recommended to talk with Vern at Grand Bluff Training Individual Coaching. Vern really took the time to get to know me at first. He wanted to see what my overall goals were and what I was capable of doing. He set up a training program that catered to my goals and pushed me further. I realized that once I was in the right mindset, I could run further and faster than I could imagine! Running is about knowing yourself and mentally preparing yourself. I recently ran my first live 5K and I honestly don’t think I would have been able to do it without Vern’s help. I was also able to complete my very first virtual 10K! Thank you so much, Vern, for being my coach and giving me words of encouragement along the way. If I had any questions or doubts, he was there to set me in the right path. I am forever grateful for introducing me to my new love of running! Cheers to many more race miles in the future!”- Alex W, November 2022

“I sought out training to get me ready for a half marathon and 25k trail race. I chose individual coaching as it was what fit best with my life. I had an amazing coach (Coach Len) and they were able to get me to the half marathon and to the 25k! My goal was to finish both and have fun doing it! Both were achieved. This was after dealing with illness and a foot injury during my training. My coach was very responsive to questions and checked in often while developing a running plan for me. There was so much encouragement and tips that were super helpful along the way to keep me motivated and reminded me how far I have come with running. I recommend utilizing individual coaching to anyone needing help, encouragement, strategies, etc. in running any sort of distance. You won’t regret it!”   -Sara S. November 2022

“There are not enough good things I can say about my experience with Grand Bluff Training Individual Coaching! In a year where everything appeared to be going wrong, Coach Vern helped me progress in my weight loss journey despite all the curveballs COVID-19 threw my way. Gyms were closed due to the pandemic, causing me to reach out for individual coaching to help me best utilize what little space/equipment I had at home. Each time I entered a new challenge with self doubt, I was met with motivation and positivity. The monthly meetings kept us in sync on how to progress with training plans, from race goals to Maid of Honor dress goals! In the six months from April to October, I managed to lose 34.8 pounds (out of 67 total so far!), cut a full thirty minutes off of my half marathon PR time, and find so much self confidence. I would absolutely recommend GBT Individual Coaching to anyone looking to improve their fitness! 10/10, 5 stars, 100%!”
-Sierra, 28yo, October 2020