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EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter Jackie has been training with Knighton Runs since her freshman year and I can’t say enough good things about them. Erica and Chris have provided amazing mentorship, showing immense patience with her while still knowing exactly how to push her to reach her full potential. They balance encouragement with excellent training and we couldn’t be happier with her progress and growth as both an athlete and person. Highly recommend them to any parent! Thank you both for everything!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been working with Chris and Erica for the past 3 years. As a strength and conditioning coach to young athletes, I’ve been impressed with the attention to detail they bring to their coaching plans and communication. I can confidently say that the athletes who work with the Knighton’s not only improve as runners but also build confidence. I would recommend Knighton Runs to any athlete looking for a running coach.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been working with Chris and Erica for over 5 years, she been coaching our daughter Jackie as a distance runner in indoor and outdoor track as well as Cross Country. They are both very attentive to the individual skills that our daughter possessed and have worked with her to achieve many Personal Records over the years. My greatest compliment in their coaching performance was getting our daughter to get a scholarship to run D1 at a great college.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Coach Chris is awesome and would highly recommend him to anyone! He is very friendly, knowledgable, helpful, responsive.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is phenomenal. In the short time we’ve been working together he’s already coached me to two PRs. He tells me exactly what to do, which takes all the guesswork out of training. I’m no longer second-guessing whether I’m doing what I should be doing. I can now just focus on running the miles and executing the plan. Chris also does an excellent job tailoring my running plan to fit my life. It’s obvious he’s thinking about my schedule, responsibilities, and constraints when he's building my schedule. If you’re looking for a coach who delivers results, removes the mental clutter, and actually understands how to fit training into a real life, Chris is it.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is very knowledgeable and gives quality planning and guidance through all the training phases including mental and physical readiness. He is responsive to questions and can quickly adapt plans when life happens while keeping you on track with your goals. This is not something you could replace with any AI algorithm or app. Whether you’re training for your first 5k or ultramarathon, Chris is a highly recommended resource!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love working with coach Chris. He is super competent, nice and efficient. After I started being coached by him I PRed 16 minutes on my marathon. His training plan pushes me exactly the amount I need. It's been a pleasure and I saw clear results improvements on my runningPosted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with the Knighton Runs team, I appreciated the personalized runs which were developed on a weekly basis and adjusted as needed depending on how I did, and also the education, motivation, and accountability along the way. It is great knowing that there is a coach that will be reviewing each run, commenting and supporting and providing strategy for race day. Highly recommend!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is GREAT. So responsive, non-judgmental and motivating - which is what I was hoping for in a coach. Couldn’t recommend him more!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Coach Chris Knighton and the Knighton Runs program earn my highest recommendation! I’ve been a fan of Coach Chris for years after discovering him through various podcasts and reading his book, Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR. I first started with one of his training plans, which helped me achieve a PR in a race I’d been training for. This year, I took it a step further and began one-on-one coaching and I’ve set a PR in every distance I’ve raced since! More importantly, Coach Chris is helping me push my limits while making sure I stay healthy and injury-free. If you're reading this, you're probably searching for a great run coach. Look no further, Coach Chris truly knows his stuff and will make you a faster, smarter, and more confident runner.Load moreVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Hi, I’m Coach Chris Knighton!
I founded Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching to help committed marathon runners like you train with confidence, get expert feedback, and pursue your next PR or Boston-qualifying time with a plan built around your life.
Since 2019, I’ve helped 100+ athletes run faster and be more consistent than ever before.
Are you ready to team up and work towards your running goals together?
