2026 is here and running continues to BOOM! This is great news for run coaches who want to grow their client base or even become full time run coaches in 2026. 

But despite the increase in demand for runner and races selling out at record rates, the online space for running advice &, run coaching is exceedingly crowded.

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky shares predictions for 2026 running & marketing trends that savvy run coaches need to know so they can stand out and succeed.

She breaks down the trends into both running industry trends and online marketing trends and shares how run coaches can leverage these trends to build their businesses. 

To get Nicole’s help in growing your run coaching business in 2026, inquire about 1:1 business coaching or the Runner Rising Academy here.

On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, Nicole Dobransky shares an intimate look at her OWN run coaching business. After losing a significant portion of her income in 2024 due to a dissolved partnership, she had to rebuild - her way.

And it wasn't easy. She shares the highs and lows of growing her 1:1 run coaching, creating new group coaching offers and expanding Runner Rising. She shares what worked and didn't work with her marketing and some lessons she's taking away.

The Runner Rising Academy group program starts officially on 1/5 - you can join us to get the system, support & motivation to grow your run coaching business to new levels in 2026 by signing up today!

In this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky asks you to dream bigger in 2026 and beyond. What do you REALLY want in your run coaching business?

Happy New Year!

Don't start the new year without asking yourself these questions!

In this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky walks you through insightful questions and valuable exercises that can help you reflect, analyze, celebrate and learn from the last year as a run coach.

She also shares some of her own insights, lessons and successes as a full time run coach in 2025.

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Go to www.runnerrising.com to learn more about working with Nicole or joining the Runner Rising Academy to help achieve your 2026 run coach business goals.

In this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I interview Annette Rolston, who fell in love with running as an adult and now helps beginner runners train for their first race as a run coach.

Annette is a graduate of the Runner Rising Academy which helped her create her marketing system to bring in new runners. She also gained the confidence to leave her position as a full time teacher to pursue run coaching and teaching part time.

In this episode, Annette shares her story, some valuable learnings & reassuring guidance to help other run coaches gain the courage to take the next step in growing their business online with the Runner Rising Academy.

You can connect with Annette on Instagram at Mariposa Miles.

Learn more about the Runner Rising Academy and how it can help you grow your run coaching business: https://runnerrising.com/runner-rising-academy-group-program/

Use code COACH to save $350 off the group program or $700 off VIP.

It's separation season!!! Here's an exact plan for December from marketing expert for run coaches Nicole Dobransky to gain new athletes in your run coaching business in January.

Covered in this episode:

1. Why you should not wait til January to increase your marketing efforts.
2. What the focus of your marketing needs to be in December.
3. What kind of social media posts/reels to do in December.
4. 4 emails to send in December that will help you get clients in January.

Need more step-by-step guidance like this? Join the Runner Rising Academy before December 17th to join the BONUS 2026 run coach business planning call.

https://runnerrising.com/runner-rising-academy-group-program/

What does it take to build a six figure business online ?

It's these habits - they may be simple but not always easy - that have helped me do it. And in this episode, I share how you can build these habits too.

It's here!! The new and improved Runner Rising Academy is now open for enrollment.

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast I walk you through the new and improved Runner Rising Academy group program, explaining who it's for and what exactly you can expect if you join.

Enrollment is OFFICIALLY open for a January start.

Use code BLACKFRIDAY to save $700 off the group program and $1000 off VIP.

Learn more and enroll now to grow your run coaching business with me.

Stuck in the emotional roller coaster of gaining a run coaching client and then losing one ? Want to add not just 1-2 new athletes to your roster but more like 10-20 more?

Want to be fully booked and/or the known run coach for your speciality or in your area?

Here are 3 obstacles I see standing in the way of making the breakthrough you need to create consistent income and the coaching business that you dream of.

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Get on the waitlist for the Runner Rising Academy group program, which opens Friday, November 21st:

⁠https://runnerrising.com/runner-rising-academy-group-program/⁠ 

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, run coach Nicole Dobransky explains why you may actually be marketing to the wrong runners & how to fix it.

Announcements :

• Podcast is back to 1x/week! 

• New segment - I’ll do a free business audit. To enter - submit a 5 star rating with review on either Spotify or Apple by 11/21. Bonus for tagging runner_rising in an instagram story.   I will select one person for a free marketing audit & 30 min call.

• Runner Rising group program is coming back in the new year and I’m offering a special Black Friday week sale . Stay tuned.