May 26, 2025

New Running Coaching Service: Faster Without Fail. Discussion with Founders Dr. Leo Kormanik and Zach Goulet with Samua Kormanik as the Host

43 minutes

In this informal and energetic episode of the MindBodyMarathon podcast, Dr. Leo Kormanik and Zach Goulet announce the launch of their new running coaching service, Faster Without Fail, inspired by Leo’s book of the same name. The show is hosted by Samua Kormanik, Dr. Leo's wife. The coaching program combines years of experience in exercise physiology, chiropractic care, injury rehab, and elite-level training. Leo shares his journey from exercise physiology and internships at the Olympic Training Centers in Chula Vista and Colorado Springs to becoming a sports chiropractor, drawing on a unique blend of research, clinical, and athletic experience. Zach discusses his path through competitive running, coaching education, and injury recovery, along with his work as a massage therapist in collegiate settings. Together, they emphasize their deep empathy for injured or frustrated runners, aiming to provide a tailored, science-backed, and motivational coaching approach for athletes of all levels—especially those who’ve struggled with injuries or lost their love for running.

The speakers reflect on their personal journeys with running—navigating burnout, injury, and life transitions like chiropractic and massage school—highlighting how those experiences have shaped their coaching philosophy. Initially coming from a high-performance, Division I athlete mindset, they had to shift toward helping a wider range of runners, from high school athletes to weekend warriors. That shift deepened after treating an athlete at the 2021 Olympic Trials, which reignited a passion not just for personal performance, but for helping others succeed. They emphasize that their broad experience—from elite to everyday movement challenges—makes them uniquely relatable and empathetic coaches. They stress that their services, though backed by expertise working with elite athletes, are designed for all levels and are grounded in individualized care. Their coaching program includes customized training plans, gait and form analysis, strength programming, and physiological testing when needed. The pricing is straightforward at $200/month with a 3-month commitment, designed to offer a comprehensive and scalable approach whether a runner is aiming for their first 5K or a marathon PR.

The core message of this conversation centers around redefining what effective training and success in running truly look like. Rather than obsessing over high mileage or rigid training plans, the speakers highlight the power of personalized, sustainable training built around life constraints and personal wellness. With examples like running sub-3-hour marathons on just 20 miles per week, they emphasize that quality, consistency, and lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and stress management play a significant role in performance. They aim to empower runners—whether elite or busy professionals—with a smart, balanced approach to training that values longevity, joy, and whole-life improvement just as much as race outcomes.

Additionally, they discuss the broader mission behind their coaching platform, Faster Without Fail, and the Run Little Run Club, which caters to time-crunched runners who still want to perform well. Their coaching philosophy stems from lived experience and is rooted in human connection, empathy, and authenticity. They welcome clients who are motivated to make meaningful lifestyle changes and approach running as a gateway to personal growth. Social media is not their focus—instead, they value deeper, face-to-face or virtual conversations that allow them to truly understand and support the individuals they coach. Ultimately, they view running as a vehicle for becoming a better version of oneself—on and off the course.

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