Who We Are
Kim Conley
Drew Wartenburg
Drew Wartenburg
A 2x US Olympian at 5000m, Kim has
coached athletes to PR's from the mile to the marathon. Under Kim's guidance athletes have run their first races ever, made marathon debuts, and qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Drew Wartenburg
Drew Wartenburg
Drew Wartenburg
Drew has helped athletes reach their potential at the high school, NCAA, Olympic, and recreational levels. He has over 25 years of coaching experience and holds a Level 2 endurance coaching certification from USATF.
Lauren Hagans
Devin Elizondo
Devin Elizondo
With a degree in Exercise Physiology, a Masters in Sport Psychology & Motor Behavior, and over as a decade as professional runner, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching.
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Devin Elizondo
Devin Elizondo
Devin Elizondo
Devin has coached athletes at the youth, high school, collegiate and adult levels, including individual and team championship and school record performances. He holds a USATF Level 2 endurance coaching certification and strength & conditioning certification from the US Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association.
Coaching Services
Next Best Run offers comprehensive coaching for runners of all abilities. We believe the coach-athlete relationship forms a partnership, and we work with every individual to develop personalized training that will elevate your running to the next level. Since there are no templates or generic plans used, the training will incorporate your unique background, current fitness and goals, while always evolving as training and fitness advance.
At Next Best Run we realize the value of unlimited, reciprocal communication to make the most of your running. You are welcome and encouraged to message coaches (via Final Surge, email or text) as often as needed with feedback on training sessions, questions or for help adapting and modifying training around life outside running. You can also schedule calls with your coach to discuss more in depth matters such as race planning, disruptions to training, or other significant developments.
There are two payment options. Athletes ready to commit for at least six months will be billed $149 per month. For short-term coaching with no commitment, the charge is $199 per month.
Once you make the decision to elevate your running, a Next Best Run Coach will be ready to join you on your journey to improved performance.
How Does Next Best Run Work?
- Submit a brief contact form to tell us a little bit about yourself and what you are looking for out of coaching
- Kim or Drew will reach out to schedule a time to connect, answer any questions, and pair you with a suitable coach
- After the initial phone call we'll send you a link to register for coaching and submit your payment info -Once you have registered we'll send you a thorough intake form, connect your with your coach, and get you set up on Final Surge.
- As soon as the first training cycle loads into your Final Surge calendar, you're ready begin training while working with your coach for feedback, questions and adjustments along the way
Ready to Get Started?
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at contact@nextbestrun.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
At Next Best Run, all athletes receive customized training designed for their specific needs and lifestyles. Rather than follow a plan generally designed for a race distance or goal, your training will reflect the personal elements that make you a unique runner.
The online training platform at Final Surge is where you will find all your personalized training, and when you sync your running watch to Final Surge, all tracked activities will upload for your coach to monitor and analyze. Depending on your preference, Final Surge offers user-friendly web browser and app versions that allow access to your training and your coach anywhere you find yourself.
The easiest way to communicate with your coach is to use the workout feedback and comment functions in Final Surge, or via text message.
If you need training modified or adapted, remember that you may not be able to reach your coach in the moments right before you begin a run or workout.
If you need to speak with your coach on the phone, please send a message first to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Sometimes even the best laid plans can go astray due to unforeseeable circumstances. If you find yourself unable to continue training and would like to put coaching on pause, please contact your coach directly or inquire at contact@nextbestrun.com about making such arrangements.
We understand that life doesn't always go according to plan. If you need to end your coaching plan we'll simply pro-rate one final payment as if you had been on the short-term plan.
In the spirit of the partnership that a coach-athlete relationship represents, we ask that any requests to cancel coaching be addressed directly with your coach to ensure a satisfactory and shared understanding.
Testimonials
"After 10 half marathons over 10 years, my first full marathon at the age of 46 finishing was a 4:12:07 using a free plan online. A few weeks after that race, I decided to look for a coach and found Drew. On our first Zoom call, he listened to my goals/concerns - a few days later I had my plan and I was off running.
Fast forward 37 weeks, I ran my second marathon and with Drew's guidance was able to BQ with a time of 3:14:43 on 4 days a week and no more than 44 miles."
- Kevin B., Apopka, Florida
"Working with Lauren has taken my running to new levels. Her balance of pushing me to my limits in workouts and helping manage my running goals with my personal life has allowed me to finish my first marathon and set new personal records in the 10k and half marathon. I never thought I would see this much progress over the last year! Her coaching has been a major part of my renewed commitment to running."
-Manny R., St. Petersburg, Florida
"Working with Coach Drew has been a very gratifying experience. He builds my training plan around my busy schedule and is responsive to all of my questions. Being in my forties and in the sport since middle school, I wasn’t sure if I could still improve. Fortunately, after working with Drew, I have had personal bests in every distance from 5k to the marathon, including running over 35 minutes below my Boston Marathon qualifying time. I highly recommend his guidance if you are looking to get the best out of yourself."
Angie J., Grove City, PA
"Drew demonstrates all of the qualities one seeks in a running coach: technical acumen, empathy, and teamwork. He recognizes that coaching is a two-way street and communicates with his clients not on just what workouts to do but how to make them fit with the unplanned nuances of regular life. Drew quickly assessed my running background and got to work on a plan to make me faster dialing-in my paces for workouts with immediate and continuous results. In just three months of working with Drew, I obtained a new half marathon PR on a difficult course. Now, I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish next."
- Tyler R., Washington DC
"After taking three years off from doing a marathon, I started working with Kim Conley, and I not only PR'd but BQ'd by over 40 minutes and won first female!"
-Davana H., New Jersey
"After many years and several coaches, I found Kim Conley, and she has helped me to reach a level of running that I haven't seen in a decade, with new new goals to chase. But, most importantly, I am loving running again! She is a real partner in my journey."
- Karen B., Indiana
Since working with Kim, I have seen incredible progress in my running. I've set new personal records, finished races I never thought I could, and most importantly, fallen in love with the sport. Whether it's through check-ins, personalized feedback on workouts, or cheering me on during races, I always feel like I have a true partner in my running journey.
-Brad M., New York
"Kim embodies everything I could ever ask for in a coach - she is enthusiastic, empathetic, and an exceptional communicator. She has helped me break through physical and mental barriers that have exceeded my wildest imaginations. Whether you are a first time runner or trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon you need to be working with Kim Conley."
- Joe R., New York
“Devin has been the most amazing person and brought me farther than I imagined! I am beyond words for how far this platform brought me."
-Brandon B., Huntington Beach, California
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