What We Do

Are you are interested in hiring a coach/personal trainer to help you achieve your goals in a half or full marathon?

Ready to Run (or Walk)

How it Works

Step 1 – Review the website. Complete and submit the “Is a Marathon For You?” questionnaire on the homepage. Contact Carley for any questions.

Step 2 – Carley will contact you to schedule a more thorough discussion of the training she provides and allow both trainer and trainee to ask more detailed questions.

Step 3 – After a specific package has been determined to be the best fit, sign up by making your first payment. (At this point, you may access a client-only portal with more information and tips to help you reach your goals.)

Step 4 – Train for your half or full marathon with Carley! 

Step 5 – Finish the race injury free and very satisfied.

Services:

What to expect when signing up with Marathon Madness: (many of these are offered in all 4 plans)

  • Review health, injury, and exercise history
  • In-person or virtual consultations
  • Phone and/or text support
  • Support at running events and marathons 
  • Guidance for injury prevention
  • 1-on-1 training
  • Core strengthening
  • Strength training
  • Cross training
  • Bodyweight exercises
  • Yoga
  • Recommendations for local gyms
  • Motivational music, books, websites, and apps
  • Assistance with a destination marathon: accommodations, dining, transportation, and massage therapy

Home Studio

Train at your home/gym or in my home studio! In my 12 years of experience working in several fitness centers, I found that keeping the gym clean has always been a battle, whether it’s a high-end or cheaper gym I’ve seen:  dirty floors, dirty equipment, poor air quality, pools not maintained properly, and more. I assure you that my home studio and bathroom/shower are clean. The equipment is sanitized, and the floor will be free of dirt and dust. Our 1-on-1 training sessions means no one else will be in the room with us. I can also suggest other gyms that rank high in cleanliness and am happy to discuss further measures for safety and cleanliness.

Optional Services provided by Carley

[These may only be purchased in addition to a training package. They are not offered separately.]

Home Gym Design: help with purchasing equipment, gym location, working within a set budget. Price determined by your budget; free 1 hour home visit consultation

Personal Training and/or 1-on-1 Yoga: a 1-hour session for $60 in my home studio or virtual, and a 1-hour session for $80 at your home (within St Louis City and County 45min radius)

Stretching and/or Myofascial Release: 20- and 40-minute options, added onto any 1-hour training session – $20 for 20 min and $40 for 40 min

26.2 Basic

  • Initial consultation
  • 4 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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13.1

  • Initial consultation
  • 3 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • 1-on-1 training 1x/week
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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26.2

  • Initial consultation
  • 4 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • 1-on-1 training 2x/week
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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26.2 VIR

  • Initial consultation
  • 4 month custom designed plan
  • Physical, mental, and emotional guidance and strategy
  • Unlimited support via text/phone
  • St. Louis area event support
  • Destination marathon event support (within 48 states)
  • Assisted stretching post workout
  • 1-on-1 training 3x/week
  • 1:1 Training Optional
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Listen to what our clients are saying about Marathon Madness

I never thought I would be running a 5k much less a Marathon, but I did. Carley is very knowledgeable and thorough with her training. She explains why you need to complete weekly long runs and why strength training is so important. The training helped me finish a marathon that we did together!

- Susan

NYC Marathon 2021: Carley encouraged me to run my 1st half marathon, and now I’ve done 3. She then challenged me to run a full marathon. I never imagined I’d be able to do that, but she provided me with a training plan that included stretching and nutrition. I also decided I’d be more motivated to run for a charity, which I did. I completed the New York City Marathon in 4:39 at age 60. I couldn’t have done it without Carley.

- Tom

Nothing changes if nothing changes. Such was an oft-repeated phrase by Carley. I was in pretty bad shape: overweight, pain in my neck, back and knees. She sent me to Physical Therapy and then she worked with the PT to make further progress. While training, she never let me become stagnant. She helped me navigate the challenges of Covid. Carley had a sixth sense of when I needed a call or text. Now I am able to hike mountain trails in Colorado, trails I thought I’d never again be able to complete.

- Kathy

In my training with Carley I lost close to 50 lbs and 15% body fat. Because of Carley’s encouragement and training, I completed 2 Tough Mudders, 3 Half Marathons and countless 5k races. She did more than help me run and lift weights; she taught me proper technique and stretching to minimize injuries, plus helped with nutrition, knowing the right food at the right time to get the most out of your body. She listened to my goals, put a plan together and put me to work. I couldn’t have done it on my own.

- Tim

Carley helped me lose 25 lbs in a 12 week period that included the holidays, to get ready for my son’s wedding. She gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort level to increase the intensity of my workouts to stay on track towards my target weight. Every session was full of challenges and laughter.

- Pete

I had never done a 5k or 10k, but her conviction that I could do so in my 60s was very uplifting. I did the 5k by myself, then she suggested the 10k as well. As she saw my hesitation, she said she would run with me. So we ran the race together and I completed it, feeling good about my accomplishment. Her constant motivation throughout helped me finish. I enjoyed training with her.

- Umesh