Talon Running is an evidence-based coaching service for everyday athletes training and racing up to ultra distances. Our coaching is tailored to our individual athletes to help them maximize their running and racing performance!

Why hire a running coach?

Many runners are self-coached, use AI, or crowdsource solutions and find success — that’s great! But, many runners, especially those just starting out, greatly benefit from having a professional running coach. Some of the benefits you’ll find with Talon Running are:

  • tailored training programs designed around your actual life

  • a human that listens, understands, and makes adjustments that work for you

  • having an expert on your team to filter through online noise and fads

  • facilitated process and outcome goal development

  • help with race day planning and preparation

  • guided mental and resilience development

  • long term commitment to your success

If you are thinking about hiring a professional running coach, contact us today to schedule a free consultation !

Become a Talon Runner to Achieve: Strength, Focus, Grip!

Become a Talon Runner to Achieve: Strength, Focus, Grip!

Talon Philosophy

The Talon Running Philosophy is

Strength, Focus, Grip!

  • Strength: running builds physical, mental, and emotional strength

  • Focus: running repairs our ability to focus in a chaotic world

  • Grip: running fosters the discipline necessary to take control of our lives

We translate that philosophy into the practice of building long-term sustainable excellence with a simple operational formula:

Drill + Skill x Will = Sustained Excellence!

  • Drill: the running workouts that drive critical physiological adaptations required to achieve your goals

  • Skill: the knowledge and experience gained from structured progressive overload and deload cycles in your training plan

  • Will: the resilience and commitment you gain over time that exponentially amplifies your power to sustain excellence

At Talon Running, we believe that community and teamwork is critical to every runner no matter what distance, speed, level of experience, or type of running they engage in, and that a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community to support you through the peaks and valleys of training and racing is a force multiplier in your pursuit of excellence.

As Talon Runners, we move together!

Talon Running Coaching Services

Talon Gold - $300/month

  • Intake session

  • Goal development session

  • Personalized training plan

  • Unlimited plan modifications

  • Unlimited communications

  • Training Peaks Premium account

Talon Silver - $240/month

  • Intake session

  • Goal development session

  • Personalized training plan

  • 4 plan modifications per month

  • 4 video calls per month

  • Unlimited text

  • Training Peaks Premium account

Talon Bronze - $150/month

  • Intake session

  • Goal development session

  • Personalized training plan

  • One video call per month

  • Bi-weekly text check-in

  • Training Peaks Basic account

Talon Launch - $100

  • One time fee

  • Intake session

  • Goal development session

  • Personalized training plan

  • Talon Running is an online coaching service, but we can work in person with local clients.

  • Talon Running offers a 10% discount on all services for verified active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

Talon Connect

  • Contact to discuss specific fees by service

  • Group running plans/sessions

  • Specific coaching needs

About Talon Running

I’m Dave Williams, the Head Coach and Owner of Talon Running.

It was my highest honor to serve in some of the U.S. Army’s most historic and elite units like the 101st Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division, 1st Infantry Division, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade where I trained, coached, and developed tactical athletes to maximize their combat performance for nearly 30 years. During those years, I developed the mantra of Strength, Focus, Grip and practiced the operational method of Drill + Skill x Will to lead high performing teams with sustained excellence. Running is a huge part of tactical athlete development, and now as a professional running coach, I am focused on helping everyday athletes achieve success by applying my experience and expertise to their individual needs.

Through consistent training and continuous education, I have crossed the finish lines of numerous races from 5K to Ultramarathon distances! I hold running coach certifications with the Road Runners Club of America and the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy. I am excited for the opportunity to work with you and help you achieve success!