Testimonials

"I have looked for a coach for a long time, and working with Josh went beyond anything I had found locally. For a very reasonable rate, he gave me access to his ebook, "Smart Running," designed a program for me, first for a 10k and later for a marathon (Boston). The best part was how accessible he was, responding quickly to my feedback & questions. He told me what pace I should be running each workout, helped me target the proper heartrate, and gave me specific speedwork each week. He utilized an online website where he could create my schedule, and I would log each run for him to see afterwards. Before a race, he gave me a specific profile to help me reach my goal. I would absolutely recommend him, and look forward to working with him again! Jeannie, Boston Marathon 2007

"I agree that he (Brandon) could have given them (first heat) a very good run for the gold (AAU National Championship, 800 Meters). As it was, there was a lot of buzz after his race of how strong he finished and looked, and how it would have been good to see him in the fast heat. Our family wants to thank you very much, as your input was very valuable in Brandon's success. You can be sure that Brandon now believes in your smart run philosophy and I must admit he surprised even me, he worked even in practices very hard to do it, remembering he is still only 8." Jorge, Florida, his son placed 4th in 800 meters race of the AAU Nationals for 8-10 year olds

"I started running seriously at the end of 2004, just after my 40th Birthday and after a 19 year layoff! I got in touch with Josh Scully in August 2005 and at that time I was running about 35 miles a week and having some success in local road races. The training I had been doing was a hodgepodge of stuff I had done in High School as well as 'newer' ideas I had read about from the Daniels Running Formula. I didn't feel like I was quite clicking on all cylinders though so I asked Josh to give me some advice for harder workouts. The interval workouts he passed on to me that fall were like a combination of threshold and Vo2 max workouts -- i.e. long reps with very short breaks. I'd start slow (i.e. 15K race pace) and gradually work my way down till I was doing the last couple at 5K pace or slightly quicker. Doing these workouts got me really fit and also taught me how to race smarter. In my best 5K last fall I ran a 17:52 going 5:54, 5:54 and then low 5:30's! It was amazing to experience the same exhilarating feeling of a negative split workout in a race. In April I asked Josh to start giving me all of me workouts, which include amongst other things, progressive long runs, the main component of my training alongside the intervals with short rests. In these long runs I start slow and build in the middle before hitting the last 2 or 3 miles hard, once again conditioning my body for negative split races. I've lowered my 5K PR again to 17:41 -- this time with a 5:21 last mile -- in a race that I didn't even taper for. Josh's workouts have me feeling super fit and I'm looking forward to a solid summer of training with more PR races to come." Ben, Cleveland, Ohio, Founder of BMLC Master Running Club

Scully helped "me reach the Promised Land with two state championships" during high school and helped me to really love running. Kris, Washington DC, Kris won two 800 Michigan state championships

"Josh Scully's focus on key quality workouts each week has made a big difference in my level of Runner and racing.  Before I started working with Josh, my running was stuck in a rut.  My weekly workouts consisted of haphazard slow distance runs with no real goal other than hitting certain mileage each week.  Josh's focus on quality, race-oriented training has energized my running.  His wealth of experience is invaluable and the variety of his workouts keeps things interesting and fun.  I highly recommend his approach to running." John, Chicago, Illinois, Master's Runner

You rarely do something in life that you are proud of, you just go from day to day existing.  You certainly don’t wake up one morning and think “Today I might run a half marathon, just for fun”.   Well let me tell you, that is what I did with the help of Josh.  I truly believe that without Josh’s help and motivation I would never have been able to do this.  I am not an elite athlete, nor am I even a fast runner.  In fact to do less than a 6 min km is fast for me!!!!  You will never see my name in the record books and if I died tomorrow nobody in the running world would ask where I was.  That just makes what Josh has done for me ever more special.  You see, Josh actually cares about people and wants to help them.  He is now my inspiration and motivation to continue with running.  With Josh’s advice and support I am competing in another half marathon in seven weeks time!!!  So don’t hesitate any longer, give Josh a go because I am glad I did. Kym, Brisbane, Australia

Josh Scully is a must for any level of runner.  If you want to take a quantum leap in your running, Josh is the person to help you reach such a level.  Running has a lot to do with your individual effort but with proper guidance, Josh will help towards your true potential.  I truly believe that so many runners could run smarter than they presently are and if you run smarter than you run faster!  I never would have believed that I would be running the times I have accomplished today.  I look forward after every run to give Josh a quick email about how I knocked off the run and the best part, he responds to every email I send him, that's a lot of emails!  Josh has helped me realize my true potential as a runner and everyone knows how running parallels life, so really he is actually much more than a running coach.

Todd, Ontario, Canada, Program for marathon. Goal: PR and qualify for Boston

"I'd like to thank you for coaching me this past spring to a training level I had not been to in years.  As the big 4O approaches, I've seen a steady decrease in my performance the last five years.  I wanted to return to the competitive race level I once enjoyed. By working in concert with you over these past four months, I was able to accomplish my goals in the 5K. But I also found out that my performance level increased in distances from 2 mile to 13.1 miles.  I was always amazed how you were able to nail my hard workouts down to nearly the second for each rep. Your smart intervals approach really makes sense, and it works.  The progression from the early, longer smart intervals to the fast, shorter smart intervals enabled me to become accustomed to the intensity of the 5K race.  Thanks for sharing your insight with me.  I know I have benefited from it, and I know my Cross-Country team will too this fall. Look for us at the State Meet this year." Howard, Almost Master Runner (16:40 5k) and CC Coach at Center Grove High, Indiana

I've been training with Josh since January of this year and I have to admit I am very impressed with the results I have been achieving using Josh's personal training program. Josh has modified his proposed training program based on my input and been understanding of my personal situation. I am currently using a 17 week program to get me through the Chicago Marathon and hopefully achieve my goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.  This will be my 8th marathon and so far this year I am running better times in races than I have in 3-4 years and for a 57 year old guy that is really energizing. Josh has really helped me understand what I should be trying to accomplish with each training day and how to set a strategy for race day. I'm very pleased!!! Peter, Sleepy Hollow, Il

Running Smart Clients

Tim, 39, England, Program for 1/2 marathon and 10k PR. Goal: sub 36 10k, sub 1:21 1/2 marathon

Jeannie,  Connecticut, Program for PR at Boston. Goal sub 3:15

Suzanne, Pennsylvania, Program for 10k. Goal sub 42

Audrey, Washington  DC, Program for running a better run section in Triathlon

Barb, Tennessee, Program for 1/2 marathon and marathon. Goal is to finish

Tom, Texas, Program for 1/2 marathon and marathon. Goal is to finish

Brandon, 8, Florida, Program for 800 meters and cross country. Goal: Top ten finish in AAU Nationals

Amber, Nebraska, Program for 1/2 marathon and marathon. Goal is to finish

Dale, Washington, Program for marathon. Goal: PR and qualify for Boston

Todd, Ontario, Canada, Program for marathon. Goal: PR and qualify for Boston

Matthew, Thailand, Program for marathon. Goal: PR

Mickey, Ontario, Canada, Program for marathon. Goal: PR and qualify for Boston

Denise, Massachusetts, Program for ultra marathons. Goal: Finish Ultra

Howard, 39, Indiana, Program for 5k. Goal: break 16:30 for 5K

Ben, Ohio, 43, Program for USATF Master's Cross Country Championship.

John, Illinois, 42, Program for USATF Master's Cross Country Championship.

Martin, California, Program for Mt. Wilson Uphill Race.
Lori, Michigan, Program for better 10k.

Rosa, Florida, Program for US Army Fitness Test Run.

Philip, British Army in Afganistan, Program for Fitness Test Run.

Matthew, Colorado, Program for US Army Fitness Test Run.

Peter, Illinois, Program for marathon, Goal: PR and qualify for Boston.

Kym, Australia, Program for 1/2 marathon and marathon, Goal is to finish.

Air Force, 83rd Communications Squadron, 25 members, Program for Run Fitness Test.

Kenny, North Carolina, Program for marathon, Goal: PR and qualify for Boston.

Mike, Massachusetts, Goal: PR and qualify for Boston.

Bahrain Running Club, Kingdom of Bahrain, Program for Bahrain Marathon Relay, youth club.

Plano (Illinois) High School Cross Country team, Program for Cross Country Boy's and Girl's teams.

Madison, Australia, High school runner, Program to run sub 11 minute 3K.

Christian, Chicago, Program for marathon, Goal: Break 2:55 for marathon