I joined Coach Medina's running club back in March 2026 just to prepare for a simple physical test, which I discussed with him before signing up. Unfortunately, I ended up injuring myself on the very first day, and two months later I'm still dealing with the injury. I'm not saying Coach Medina doesn't know what he's doing, but I do want to warn others to stretch properly and listen to their bodies. I allowed myself to be pushed beyond my safe limits by Coach Medina during training, running WITHOUT stretching, running again afterward, doing sprints and push-ups and I ended up running over 10 miles on my first day even though I'm not a runner. I was also called out for "giving up too easily" while I was already in serious pain, and now the injury may even require surgery. I just hope others take their body's warning signs seriously and avoid getting hurt. read more

I have been running for years but never considered myself a runner until the last two years and even then I wasn't consistent. Sure, I was running 3 or so times a week but my pace was the same and my form was off. I wasn't reaching my full potential. One night while having wine with one of my best girlfriends we started talking about running (at this point I was much more consistent and dedicated) and she spoke so highly of Coach Medina and his wife Coach Marie, she told me everyone at QDR (her running team) loves them and have had results with their training. So I jumped on the bandwagon quickly. I contacted them for an initial appointment and from there I was set up with a schedule (they use TrainingPeaks which is most compatible with Garmin so for those that don't have a Garmin yet, buy one you won't regret it). I would do the runs and check in with them weekly (if I wanted to but was encouraged) and check my schedule every week to see what the plan was (the plan changed depending on my progress and the monthly package plan I chose). Eventually, after a few months of running solo I changed my plan and started to join the track meets. Now to give a backstory, I was that kid in HS who would walk the track, the pacer test? Get out of here but I am athletic. Name a sport and I play it. I started out being able to run a mile at 13:00 and thought WOW AMAZING. When I met Coach I was down to running 10:30 a mile and over the course of a few months (of consistency) I managed to get that down to 8:45 (during the winter months LOL summer not so much) for my long runs. The track workouts were transformative, I was working with others around my pace, I was part of a community and I didn't realize how desperately I needed that to keep motivated and enjoy the process. Coach Medina and Coach Marie are an amazing duo. They give real advice and set high yet realistic expectations to ensure progress, maintain commitment and interest level, and keep injury LOW. All of these things combined make for an amazing experience. I am now part of the Sub-4 group and life is brighter. I am a very "I'll do it on my own person" when it comes to traveling, going out to eat and at one point running but that has changed and I don't intend to look back. Everyone who I have met is so welcoming and genuine. I have tried MANY running clubs and they are usually only filled with predominately white, tall, beautiful folk which is cool but to be part of a community where I am not the only Hispanic person is RARE for me. I love how diverse their runners are, the varied backgrounds of life each comes from, different age groups, body types, it is HANDS DOWN the most inclusive running group I've ever come to know. I recommend them to ALL of my friends and strangers and now Yelp! If you're looking for a running community (whether you decide to just work alone and take the workouts that way or meet up on certain days- once guidelines change) that supports you, inspires you to reach your fullest potential, and leaves you yearning for more yet leaves you with a full feeling of accomplishment then this is for you! I REALLY encourage you to reach out to them, they have changed my life and I'm sure they will change yours. TLDR: ONLY THE BEST RUNNING COACHES EVER. Give them a call. read more

Coach Medina NYC - Always running with a smile on thanks to them. - Trainers Near Me

Coach Medina and Coach Marie are truly one of a kind - one of the best running coaches out there! They tailor training plans and mileage based on what you're looking for and what races you are training for. Very short bio about my running journey - I used to train for races on my own with very generic internet running plans. This had its pitfalls - I would constantly get injured with different sorts of injuries all due to overuse and my scoliosis. Because of the Boston Marathon, I decided to train with Coach Medina because I wanted to sub 4 a marathon. I saw all of their amazing Instagram posts and stories. I knew I wanted to train with the coaches because all of their athletes were PR'ing left and right. It's been almost a year now since I've trained with them and I'm amazed by my results. I PR'ed in a 7 mile race where my pace (miles per minute) was even faster than my previous 5K times! My track paces have went up and I don't get injured as much now. The coaches do biweekly running education classes, weekly group long runs (socially distanced) and are always available to chat with their athletes. The program is affordable too! I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Medina and Marie for anyone looking for a running coach! Don't hesitate! Join us and be Faster Together! read more

Whether you are a walker transitioning to running, a beginner/casual/competitive runner, you would get an edge and benefit from the training received from these two accomplished and experienced coaches who coach ALL levels of runners. I have been running since 2004 and I just never had a coach who created a specific, unique training program just for me. If you haven't had a coach, you should try it. For now, training takes place at the tracks and Central Park.The speed workouts assigned to you give you discipline and variety to your running; it motivates you to go out for a purposeful run. There is also good camaraderie among the other group training members and the coaches push you to communicate with them through the one-on one consultations, as well as the group chats. So, if you have to invest in yourself, this would be a good way of doing so. You can join the training group anytime and you can try it. read more

I'm not one to usually write reviews but I can say the coaches from this group are phenomenal. I've been working with them from 2017 and they are very knowledgeable in what they do and they work with your schedule. They make wanting to perform better fun and you get to do it with groups of people who all want to succeed and work together. From personal experience they helped me improve in ways I did not foresee initially. Check them out whenever you can. And if you aren't in New York you can still benefit from working with them as they do online coaching as well as they have clients in other states. read more

Coach Medina & Marie are absolutely amazing! First of all, they are fast, strong, and professional, and I totally look up to them! They have won many races together and their training crew ranges from super fast elite athletes to normal people trying to live a healthy lifestyle. I had already run 4 marathons and 9 half marathons and am a middle-aged mom of 3, but was ready to take my running fitness to the next level. I love their program and attention to details. Races are on pause right now because of the virus but I am still training to keep in good running shape. Once races are back, I am ready to crush it and can't wait to see my results. I am so excited to be part of their program. Sign up, you won't regret it! read more

The best coaches in the New York City area! Been running for 4 years, but after signing up to be coached by Luciano and Marie last year I couldn't be happier. They give individualized and personal attention to all their athletes. I'm now in my 3rd training cycle with them and I have noticed massive improvements in my speed and aerobic stamina since working with them. If you're looking for a coach to help meet your running goals, look no further! They are very professional, knowledgeable and we have fun while training! read more

I came to Coach Medina when I was 53 and had been running on my own for 9 years. My race times had started to slow down greatly & running was not fun anymore. It seemed that I was in decline and I was nearly ready to give up this hobby but decided before quitting to hire a coach for one last try to see if I could still improve. I had seen all of their success in social media but it seemed to be mostly younger runners and I was concerned whether he could help me. I would say to be patient and to trust Luciano & Marie's methods as your improvement may not come overnight. With me, in my first cycle of training with them, I did not feel improvement until week 17/18 when i did a 20 mile run and it did not feel as challenging as my previous long runs. After my 1st cycle of training was complete, I PR'ed in the York Marathon in May 2019 (just under 3:35) and then in October 2019 in my 2nd cycle with them, I achieved my first ever Boston Qualifying time: 3:30:29 in the Steamtown Marathon. That they could improve a runner this late in the game speaks volumes. I feel they could help just about anyone at any stage. You will just need to trust the process and do the work. read more