Question 1

How does payment work at StrideHer?

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Your deposit secures your coaching spot and goes directly toward your first payment. During your kinesiologist-led movement assessment you'll choose your preferred payment frequency — $179 CAD bi-weekly or $375 CAD per month. No surprise charges, no hidden fees, and no long-term commitment required. StrideHer was built to make professional women's run coaching accessible, flexible, and completely transparent from day one. We believe the investment in your health, your running, and your confidence is one of the most powerful decisions a woman can make — and we make sure the process of getting started feels as good as crossing that finish line.

Question 2

Is there a coaching contract or minimum commitment?

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StrideHer run coaching is completely month-to-month with no lock-in contracts and no multi-month upfront payments required. We believe women should have full autonomy over where they invest their money. Pause your coaching membership after race day and pick it back up when your next goal is on the calendar. Whether you're training for your first 5K, a half marathon personal best, a Boston qualifier, or an ultramarathon — your coaching commitment flexes with your life, your season, and your goals. No pressure, no penalties, no fine print.

Question 3

Do you offer a refund on coaching?

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We don't offer refunds, but the flexibility to pause and resume your membership means you're never paying for something you're not actively using. At StrideHer we are so confident in the value of our coaching — the daily support, the personalized programming, the kinesiologist-led assessments, the community, and the results our women achieve — that we put our structure where our mouth is. Month-to-month coaching with no lock-in is our commitment to you that we will earn your investment every single month.

Question 4

Do you offer payment plans for run coaching?

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Yes — flexible payment plans are available to fit your budget. We never want finances to be the reason a woman doesn't access quality run coaching. StrideHer was built to serve women at every stage of life and every budget — from new moms returning to running, to midlife women reclaiming their fitness, to competitive athletes chasing world majors. Reach out before you apply and we'll find a payment structure that works for where you're at right now.

Question 5

What makes StrideHer different from other online run coaching programs for women?

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Most online run coaching programs hand you a generic training plan and leave you to figure out the rest. Many rely on spreadsheets, infrequent check-ins, and email threads that clog your inbox and leave you waiting days for answers. StrideHer is a complete digital run and strength coaching experience built exclusively for women by a kinesiologist and certified run coach. We invest deeply in the quality, smoothness, and warmth of our coaching delivery so that every interaction feels personal and every woman feels like the priority she is. We coach through a performance lens of fuel and train — not exercise and diet — and we talk openly about menstrual cycles, hormones, perimenopause, fueling, and body image in a safe, relatable space. We also coach from a foundational philosophy of do no harm and healthy, sustainable outcomes. The goal is never just the next finish line — it is a lifelong, positive, sustainable relationship with running that grows stronger every single year.

Question 6

How much time do I need each week for StrideHer run coaching?

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Your training schedule is built entirely around your life — not the other way around. You'll receive 2 to 5 purposeful runs per week depending on your goals, race timeline, current fitness, and weekly availability. StrideHer athletes are busy women — moms, professionals, caregivers, and athletes managing full lives alongside big goals. We don't believe in cookie-cutter volume. We believe in purposeful, well-placed training that respects your body and your schedule and gets you to the start line healthy, strong, and ready to run your best race.

Question 7

How do I communicate with my StrideHer coach?

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Daily coach messaging is built directly into your StrideHer coaching profile. Comment on sessions, ask questions mid-week, share how your body is feeling, and receive real-time responses from your coach. You're never left guessing, never left waiting until your next appointment, and never left to figure things out alone. Bi-weekly 1:1 coaching calls are also included so you and your coach can dive deeper into your progress, your upcoming race block, your goals, and anything your body or mindset needs at that point in your training. This is the kind of daily coaching access that in-person coaching at $135 an hour simply can't replicate.

Question 8

Will my training plan be updated as I progress through coaching?

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Yes — your plan is reviewed and updated every single week based on your session feedback, how your body is responding, your energy levels, your upcoming race dates, and your overall progression through your training block. StrideHer coaching is never set-and-forget. It is a living, breathing program that evolves with you — whether you're building your aerobic base, entering a race-specific training block, tapering for a major event, or returning from a down week. Your coach is always looking at the full picture.

Question 9

What is included in a StrideHer coaching membership?

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Your StrideHer coaching membership includes a kinesiologist-led movement assessment, run gait analysis with personalized drills, a custom weekly run schedule updated every week, runner-specific strength routines, mobility and recovery programming, athlete mindset and growth videos, bi-weekly 1:1 coaching calls, daily coach messaging, workbooks and a growing women's running resource library, custom turn-by-turn run routes with in-ear audio directions, device sync with heart rate and pace targets, session progress tracking and training stats, lifetime platform access, and full membership in the StrideHer worldwide women's running community. This is not a training app. This is not a generic plan. This is personalized, kinesiologist-led, coach-supported women's run coaching — available to you every single day.

Question 10

Can I start run coaching if I'm injured or recovering from surgery?

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Yes. StrideHer works with women going through return to run protocols following injury, surgery, or childbirth. Ideally you have been cleared to return to exercise by your healthcare provider, physiotherapist, or pelvic floor physiotherapist. From there, your kinesiologist-led movement assessment will establish exactly where your body is at right now, and your program will be built and carefully adjusted week to week to support a safe, progressive, and successful return to running and strength. We have worked with women recovering from ACL reconstruction, hip surgery, stress fractures, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and a wide range of running injuries — and we can also communicate with your other health practitioners such as physios, chiropractors, and massage therapists to better support you as a whole athlete.

Question 11

I have runners knee pain — can StrideHer help me run without pain?

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Many StrideHer athletes come to us with chronic knee pain, runner's knee, IT band issues, hip pain, or injury history that has held them back for years — sometimes decades. Your movement assessment and run gait analysis help identify the root cause of pain and dysfunction so we can build a program that addresses the underlying issue, reduces pain over time, and builds a stronger, more resilient stride. We have helped women go from barely running with chronic knee pain to completing their first half marathons, full marathons, and ultramarathons. Pain does not have to be your normal — and it doesn't have to be your limit.

Question 12

Is StrideHer coaching safe if I've recently had a baby?

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Yes — we regularly work with postpartum women returning to running after vaginal birth and c-section. Once you have been cleared to return to exercise by your midwife, OB, or pelvic floor physiotherapist, we will assess your current movement capacity and program carefully around your postpartum recovery. Every week is built around where your body is right now — with gradual, progressive loading that respects your pelvic floor, your core, your hormones, and your energy as a new mom — while still working toward the running and fitness goals that matter to you.

Question 13

I'm postpartum and want to get back to running — where do I start with StrideHer?

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StrideHer is highly experienced in postpartum return to run programming for women at all stages — whether you're 8 weeks postpartum or 2 years postpartum and finally ready to prioritize yourself again. After clearance from your healthcare provider, your kinesiologist-led assessment will tell us everything we need to know about your current strength, mobility, and movement patterns. We build your program week by week around your recovery, your energy, your pelvic floor health, and your goals — whether that's your first postpartum 5K, a half marathon, or simply feeling strong and capable in your body again. You grew and birthed a human. You deserve a coach who takes your return to running as seriously as you do.

Question 14

I'm in perimenopause or menopause — is run coaching still appropriate and effective for me?

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Absolutely — and this is one of the most important investments a woman in midlife can make in her long-term health and performance. Many StrideHer women find us during perimenopause or menopause and go on to run their strongest, most confident seasons yet. We understand how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect training load, recovery time, sleep quality, body composition, bone density, and overall performance — and we program with all of that in mind. Strength training for perimenopausal and menopausal runners is not optional — it is essential — and it is built into every StrideHer program.

Question 15

Can women over 40 train for races and genuinely improve their running performance with StrideHer?

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Yes — and they do, consistently and remarkably. Age is not a barrier to performance and we don't treat it as one. StrideHer athletes in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are setting personal bests, completing their first ultramarathons, qualifying for Boston, finishing World Majors, and running with more strength, more confidence, and more joy than they ever have before. The combination of kinesiologist-led programming, run gait analysis, personalized strength and mobility work, and daily coaching support means that midlife women at StrideHer don't just maintain their running — they elevate it.

Question 16

I've never followed a structured run training plan — will StrideHer work for me as a beginner runner?

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Yes — and structured coaching is exactly where beginner runners see the most dramatic transformation. Without a plan, most new runners either do too much too soon and get injured, or stay stuck at the same fitness level without knowing why. Your kinesiologist-led movement assessment builds a complete picture of where you're starting from, and your training plan is built from the ground up around your body, your schedule, and your specific running goals. No guesswork, no generic couch to 5K programs, no cookie-cutter plans — just a clear, purposeful, coach-supported path forward that teaches you how to train properly for life.

Question 17

I used to run but stopped due to injury, life, burnout, or having kids — how do I safely return to running with StrideHer?

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You're not starting over — you're starting from experience. Your movement assessment tells us exactly where your body is right now, not where it used to be, and we build your return to run program from a strong, sustainable foundation. Whether you've been away from running for 6 months or 6 years, we progress your training week by week so you come back feeling better, stronger, and more capable than before. Return to run coaching is one of our greatest strengths at StrideHer — and one of the most rewarding journeys we get to be part of as coaches.

Question 18

I want to run my first race but have no idea how to train — can StrideHer take me from zero to finish line?

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Absolutely. We will map out your entire race journey from your very first training week all the way to crossing that finish line with your arms in the air. Whether your goal is a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon, your training plan will be built around your current fitness, your life schedule, your available training days, and your race date. We'll handle the structure, the progression, the strength work, the gait analysis, and the daily support — you just have to show up and run. First-time racers at StrideHer don't just finish their races — they finish them feeling strong, prepared, and already signing up for the next one.

Question 19

I already have a strong running base and high weekly mileage — will StrideHer be advanced and detailed enough for me?

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Yes. Your coaching at StrideHer is built entirely around your current fitness level, performance data, training history, race goals, and competitive timeline. We don't water things down for experienced athletes — we go deeper. At the high performance level the details matter most — your gait mechanics, your strength imbalances, your training load and recovery ratios, your race-specific workouts, your nutrition timing, and your mental performance are all part of the picture. StrideHer high performance coaching gives competitive women runners the same level of detail and daily presence that elite athletes receive, delivered through a flexible, accessible digital platform.

Question 20

I'm training for a World Major — Boston, Chicago, London, Tokyo, Berlin, Sydney, or New York — is StrideHer equipped for elite-level coaching?

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Yes. StrideHer provides detailed, periodized, performance-focused coaching for women pursuing the world's most prestigious races including all six Abbott World Marathon Majors — Boston, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, Sydney, and New York. Your coaching plan is built with the precision, specificity, volume management, race-specific workouts, and performance detail that high-level marathon racing demands. We take your qualifying standards, time goals, course profiles, and taper strategy seriously — because at this level, every detail matters and every training decision counts. We've had StrideHers race Boston, Tokyo and Sydney so far!

Question 21

How does StrideHer track and adjust training for a competitive or high performance female runner?

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Through a comprehensive combination of session progress tracking, training data and stats that sync automatically from your device, run gait analysis with personalized drill corrections, weekly training plan updates, bi-weekly 1:1 coaching calls, and daily coach communication through your coaching profile. We build out a yearly training plan framework for our more elite running athletes to work toward as our guide. Every data point — your pace, your heart rate, your perceived effort, your sleep, your recovery — informs the next training decision so your performance continues to move precisely in the right direction leading into your goal race.

Question 22

Does StrideHer coach women chasing Boston Qualifying times, age group podiums, or prestigious race entry standards?

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Yes — and we love this work. We coach women chasing BQ times across every age group, age group podium finishes, personal bests at international races, and entry standards for the world's most competitive and prestigious running events. Your coaching plan is as performance-focused, detailed, and ambitious as your goals require. At StrideHer we believe that competitive women runners deserve coaching that matches their drive — and we bring that same energy and expertise to every athlete chasing a big, bold, worthy goal.

Question 23

I'm not sure if I'm ready for coaching — how do I know if StrideHer is the right fit for my goals?

Accepted Answer

Read through our client stories, transformation results, and testimonials — then book a free 10-minute Fit Check call. We'll have a real, no-pressure conversation to make sure we're the right match for your goals, your life stage, your injury history, and where you're at right now before you commit to anything. StrideHer serves women from their very first run to the world's biggest race stages — and if you're a woman with a running goal, chances are we are exactly what you've been looking for.

Question 24

What do I need to get started with StrideHer run coaching today?

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Just yourself and a goal — or part of one and we can shape it together. Pay your deposit to secure your spot, complete your welcome forms, book your kinesiologist-led movement assessment, get exclusive access to your coaching profile and training tutorials, and start your personalized StrideHer training. Getting started is simple, the support begins immediately, and we cannot wait to be your coach. Women all over the world have started exactly where you are right now — unsure, hopeful, and ready for something that actually works — and they are out there right now running races they never thought possible.

Question 25

Where is StrideHer run coaching available — is this only for Canadian runners?

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StrideHer is a fully digital women's run coaching service available to athletes worldwide. Our coaching community includes women running in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and beyond — all coached remotely through our platform with full daily support, personalized programming, and a coach in their corner every single day. We offer payment in all currencies through our secure Stripe payment platform. Wherever you are in the world, if you're a woman with a running goal, StrideHer is available to you.

Which coaching option is right for you?

Two offers, both kinesiologist-led, both personalized, both created for women, a few notable differences.

Complete Online Run & Strength Coaching

Gait analysis

Movement assessment

Bi-weekly 1:1 calls

Daily coach messaging

Community wall

Athlete mindset videos

Lifetime access

Strength routines

Turn-by-turn run routes

Online Strength & Mobility Coaching

Movement assessment

Strength routines

Gait analysis

Mindset videos

Community

Lifetime access

Once monthly 1:1 calls

Mobility sessions

Daily coach messaging

Mobility sessions

Run drills

Device sync

Custom run schedule

StrideHer client success stories

Complete online run & strength coaching wins 🎉

Jessica

Online strength & mobility wins 🎉

Leah

Charlene

Jen

Laura

Sander

From each coaching option

Jessica

Client success stories

Leah

Client success stories

Charlene

Client success stories

Complete run, strength & mobility coaching

Jen

Client success stories

Laura

Client success stories

Sander

Client success stories

Strength & mobility online coaching

Both offers include

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Real results every week

Wins seen & felt everywhere

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