RUNSHARPER provides individual coaching for track and road runners through hands-on training, workout design, training plans, performance monitoring, and strength training advice.

Athletes receive personal attention from Sam Sharp, a USATF Level 2 certified endurance events coach devoted to your success and wellbeing. Whether you are new to running or experienced but looking to boost your performance, Sam will work closely with you to design a custom, individualized program to help you meet your goals and get the most from your training.

Sam also conducts in-person sessions in the Washington, DC metro area, usually in Arlington, Alexandria, or elsewhere in Northern Virginia. Discounted rates are available for military personnel and public servants needing to pass PFT requirements. Sam has successfully worked with Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, FBI, and State Department personnel.

At Wakefield High School, Sam has coached distance runners and triple jumpers to several school records, state championship meet medals, and national championship qualifying marks. He has been voted Liberty District Coach of the Year for Track & Field five times.

Beyond distance running, Sam has worked with 100+ high school and NCAA team sport athletes to develop sound running mechanics, strength, speed, agility, and endurance to improve their sport performance. He has worked with 100+ athletes from numerous schools and clubs, including: St. Albans, St. Stephen’s St. Agnes, Alexandria City, Meridian, Bishop Ireton, Washington-Liberty, Bishop O’Connell, Oakton, Richmond Braves, West Springfield, Sidwell Friends, Jackson-Reed, Yellow Jackets Mid-Atlantic Lacrosse, South County, Madison, Michigan State, WT Woodson, Gonzaga HS, Chantilly, Arlington Soccer, VDA Soccer, U.S. Naval Academy, Georgetown Visitation, Gunston Soccer Club, Lake Braddock, Virginia Union FC, Coastal Carolina, Maret, Next Level Lacrosse, Mt. Vernon Patriots Baseball, Capital Area Runners, BASIS DC, Georgetown Day School, Swarthmore, St. John’s, Glory Softball, Dale City Lightning Track Club, Arlington Arsenal Baseball, Bethesda Soccer Club, Wheaton High School, National Cathedral School, Victory Softball, Langley, North Point HS, John Champe HS, Bullis, Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS, Yorktown, Trinity School, Hayfield, Canes Baseball, Bradley Baseball Academy, UVA Club Track, Stone Bridge HS, ACE Elite Baseball, Stars Baseball, Northern HS, SYC Track, Alexandria County Day School, Basis Independent HS, and Shadow Project Track Club.

In addition to his USATF Level 2 status, Sam is a certified (1) Speed & Agility Coach by the National Sports Performance Association; (2) Jumping Events Specialist by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA); and (3) USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning Coach.