To help runners reach their potential with a long and healthy career.

OUR STARTING LINE

At RunSmart, we are dedicated to empowering runners to achieve their full potential with personalized training plans, expert guidance, and the motivation they need to reach their goals. Our mission is to help runners train smarter, run consistently, and prevent injury, leading to healthier and more fulfilling running experiences.

RunSmart started from the personal journey of our founder, Physical Therapist, Steve Gonser.  Like many runners, Steve’s journey began later in life, sparked by the need to reduce stress and improve his health while earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. What began as a few weekly runs soon evolved into a marathon pursuit.

However, Steve’s initial attempts at marathon training were far from ideal. The generic plans he followed didn’t account for his unique goals, abilities, or schedule, leading to frustrating results. Determined to improve, Steve leveraged his knowledge in exercise science and Physical Therapy to craft a tailored training plan that suited his needs.

The results were transformative. He reduced his marathon time from over four hours to under three, achieving six Boston Qualifier runs and a personal record of 2:51. Inspired by this success, Steve began coaching other runners, implementing his training methods with remarkable results.

Seeing the impact on others, he recognized an opportunity to make these proven training methods accessible to more runners, without the high cost of a personal coach or gym membership.

And with that vision, RunSmart was born.