WAHOO! RUNNING

We are an online running group that offers coaching + the power of team. We bring back of the pack fun to front of the pack mentality for all levels of runners. 

Become a better runner through training, resources, and a supportive community.

Whether you're just starting out or an experienced runner, WAHOO! is where you'll get clarity on your training and find the support and tools you need to achieve your goals.

With WAHOO! RUNNING, you will:

• Love running again

• Experience a community who inspires you, cheers for you, & celebrates with you

• Prevent injuries and burn-out

• Reduce confusion, frustration, and stress in your training

#thisiswahoo

From the first time we lace up our shoes, we dream of being the first to cross the finish line. Whether this is a crazy dream or a real possibility, we want to be the best versions of ourselves.

Our mission at WAHOO! RUNNING is to help you achieve MORE...

more community.
more accountability.
more coaching guidance.
more knowledge.
more strength.
more endurance.
more speed.
more motivation.
more injury proof.
more race meetups.
more fun.
more joy.

As kids we'd yell, "WAHOO!" when we were having fun. We want you to feel that same joy when you're running.

We want the world to WAHOO!

When you join
WAHOO! RUNNING,
here's what you get...

Online desktop & mobile access

You can access your
WAHOO! RUNNING community wherever you are via the Network.

Training Plans*

$19.99/mo Plan - This is the I just want to be a part of this awesome team plan. With this plan, you get access to everything on our network including beginner, intermediate, and advanced plans for distances ranging from 5km to 26.2 miles. Think of this as a DIY plan. You hop on the network, find your plan, and share your training with us, so we can hold you accountable & cheer you on!

$49.99/mo Plan - This plan is our Team + Custom training based on your current fitness level communicated via VDOTO2, our coaching platform. VDOT communicate your training plan to you digitally via desktop or app. We give you the plan, it's up to you to do the work and manage your plan. Coaches are available if you have questions. Think of this as a DIWH (do it with help) plan.

$149.99/mo Plan - Private 1:1 Coaching (Coming Soon) Think of this as a WDEFY (we do everything for you) but the actual running plan. 

Supportive Community

This team is the best we've ever known. You will find support, accountability, and people who understand you. We are a tribe, a vibe, a running movement. We know how to work hard and have a lot of fun. We tell every person who joins WAHOO! RUNNING, you get out of it what you put into it, so the expectation is for you to be an involved and contributing member of the team.

Race Meet-Ups

This is where WAHOO! RUNNING really shines. If you've followed us on social media, you know. We race hard & play hard. We love meeting up at destination races & cheering for each other to conquer big goals. It doesn't get any better than celebrating a big accomplishment surrounded
by YOUR TEAM!

Pre-Run Routines

Access to our Glute Activation Mini Band Warm-Up Routine & our Dynamic Flex Routine. To be a healthy runner, what you do before you step out the front door or onto a treadmill needs to be addressed. A 5-10 minute warm up routine can be the difference between a strong/ healthy runner and an injured runner.

Strength & Nutrition Guidance

The key to being a balanced runner is putting a strong emphasis on strength and nutrition, not running solely. 

Here are a few of our WAHOO! Mottos:

Weak runners break.
Under fueled runners bonk.

Strong runners are resilient runners.
Resilient runners are consistent runners.
Consistent runners are accomplished runners.
Strength is a crucial part of training.

Fuel well to perform well.

Don't just take our word for it

★★★★★

I was a collegiate athlete and missed being on a team. Thankfully, I found WAHOO! RUNNING. These people are my team now. The coaches set me up with great training, and the team supports me. Best $20/mo I've ever spent. Christine H. Las Vegas, NV

Training for a marathon can be overwhelming and confusing. There are so many different training plans online. WAHOO! simplified my training and gave me training and guidance I could trust. Thanks, WAHOO! Running for making marathoning so fun. Ashleigh N. Tulsa, OK 

Here's the story of my training before WAHOO! RUNNING entered the picture...train, run hard day in and day out, injury, recovery, repeat. Enter WAHOO!...the coaches slowed me down, made me run easier, and train smarter. Now, my training story looks like this, train easy, train hard a couple of times per week, race hard, and PR! WAHOO! Carl J. Washington, OK

Before starting my training with WAHOO! RUNNING, I felt pretty beat up after each race and had little desire to ever do another. I’m glad I found WAHOO! and stuck with it.  One of the biggest differences I’ve noticed is how much stronger of a runner I’ve become by training smart.  I’ve been following their training plans and advice for the past 5 years, and have loved the community, tips, and advice from not only Christie and Carlee, but all members with diverse backgrounds. Kinsey Y. Burlington, WA

After competing at a high level on the running/triathlon stage, I was done chasing a time goal and trying to meet the expectations of others…it was no longer fun nor healthy. I swore off marathons. Enter WAHOO! RUNNING. The friendship, encouragement, and pure joy that WAHOO! RUNNING has brought back into my life is priceless. Nine marathons later, I’m hoping to pay as much forward to the WAHOO! community as I have gained. Deana N. Norman, Ok

Personally, running is about two things: 1) setting new personal levels of fitness (time or distance) and 2) the community and people I share this with. WAHOO! has been a huge help for me in both of these areas! If that’s chasing down a sub 2:40 marathon, running the Grand Canyon or being injured and how to get back to running, the people, coaches and experiences I have had with WAHOO! are far greater than any I could have had on my own! No questions asked the best and MOST REAL group of runners out there!      Bryan B. San Clemente, California

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” - Helen Keller

We value you, the individual, but we believe in the power of a tribe. We've seen first-hand what a group of athletes can achieve when they work together and push each other.

Running can be lonely, training can be grueling; but when you have the support of a team who cares about your success, it’s a complete game-changer.

The power of WAHOO! is the community of like-minded runners, like yourself, who unite around a common goal and work together to crush it.

Coaches & Consultants

Christie Thomas

The Heart of WAHOO! RUNNING
For over 35 years, Christie Thomas has been dedicated to the sport of running, bringing with her a wealth of experience and passion. She started running at 20 and has been hooked ever since completing her first marathon in 1993. As a certified coach through RRCA and Jack Daniel’s VDOT, Christie specializes in guiding highly motivated athletes, helping them unlock their potential while finding joy in the process. Her personal journey is proof that with the right mindset, you can continue to achieve new personal records—like her marathon PR of 3:17 at age 50.

At WAHOO! RUNNING, Christie’s philosophy is simple: coaching + community = joy and achievement. Her coaching is centered on creating an environment where athletes of all levels can thrive, supported by a tight-knit community that celebrates every success, big or small. Whether you’re chasing a new PR or looking to bring more fun to your running journey, Christie’s expert guidance and contagious enthusiasm will help you reach your goals.

Join WAHOO! RUNNING and experience what it’s like to be coached by someone who not only cares deeply about your progress but also believes that running is a lifelong source of joy, strength, and connection.

Carlee Daub

Coach Carlee has over a decade of experience in competitive running and coaching, but her greatest passion is helping athletes of all levels achieve their goals. A former collegiate volleyball player, now avid marathoner, Carlee combines a wealth of personal experience with a deep understanding of training principles.

With degrees in exercise science and athletic administration she believes in a holistic approach to running, emphasizing strength training, nutrition and mental resilience. Whether you’re preparing for your first 5K or aiming to qualify for Boston, Carlee tailors’ programs to meet individual needs, focusing on training and recovery while considering life’s demands.

She has over 20 marathons under her belt and has gone from a 4:30 to 3:17 marathon finish. Outside of coaching, you’ll find her with an iced americano, balancing life as a wife, mother, business owner, and runner.

Known for her GLITTER-filled enthusiasm and welcoming spirit, Carlee will make you feel like lifelong friends from the first time you meet. Expect big smiles and fun times when you see her at your next race, she is all about helping others shine.

Steve Epifano

Running seems to have always been a part of Coach Steve’s life, but he got back into running around 2013 after a health scare. In 2018 Steve completed his first marathon and 2020 he completed his first 50k and thought he was done. Little did he know that it actually ignited a spark in him to push himself as far as he could go mentally and physically.

Coach Steve has completed multiple marathons with a PR of 3:43, timed races with distances of 105 miles in 24 hours and 50 miles in 8 hours, technical 100 mile races like the Mogollon Monster with 17,000 ft of elevation gain, and is a 3 time Cocodona 250 finisher. He also set a 5K PR in 2024 with an 18:50.

Steve has experience on the road, trail and has run races from 5k to 250+ mile ultras. He also holds United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) certifications for Running, Ultrarunning, and Endurance Sports Nutrition Coaching. Coach Steve loves helping people tackle new distances that they didn’t think were possible or help runners hit a new PR. He also has extensive knowledge of running equipment including shoes. He is always looking for the next adventure with his kids and his wife, the Crew Chief. 

Jeff Beck 

Coach Jeff has been a fixture in the running world for over 25 years, with a passion that shines through both his personal achievements and his coaching. A former NCAA D3 All-American in Cross Country and Track & Field from upstate New York, Jeff’s career highlights include multiple selections to the USA National Snowshoe Running Team, serving as an alternate for the USA Mountain Running Team, and setting course records on his way to several half marathon wins. His excellence earned him a place in the SUNY Geneseo Collegiate Hall of Fame in 2015.

What truly sets Coach Jeff apart is his deep love for the sport and his dedication to helping others achieve their own personal bests. He has coached multiple NCAA D3 National Champions, a Cross Country All-American, and two High School State Champions. But his real strength is his ability to connect with runners of all ability levels—whether you’re aiming to set a personal record, finish your first race, or simply improve your fitness, Jeff’s expert guidance and personalized approach will help you get there.

No matter where you’re starting from, Coach Jeff is ready to help you reach new heights in your running journey.

Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD

Meet Kelly Pritchett -the Sports Dietitian for WAHOO! RUNNING. Kelly brings years of experience as a board-certified sports dietitian, and professor of Nutrition & Exercise Science, where she has consulted with elite and collegiate athletes as well as with active individuals helping them reach peak performance through evidence based sports nutrition. She served as a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for 6 years and has authored multiple pieces for @RunnersWorld and Bicycling Magazine on topics related to endurance nutrition, and nutrition for the female athlete. 

As a former collegiate swimmer for the University of Alabama swimming and diving team Kelly understands the unique challenges athletes face when it comes to nutrition.  After transitioning to running during grad school, she has completed 20 marathons and two 50k trail runs, achieving her fastest times in her early 40s—proof that nutrition makes all the difference!

Kelly’s mission is to empower WAHOO! runners to fuel properly to run stronger and smarter. In addition, she offers personalized sports nutrition consulting through her business, TriDimensional Consulting.

Our Member Creed

Join our team and become a better runner.

Click "Choose a Plan" above to join.

3 Plan Options:

• Team + Network for $19.99/month
  This is the DIY (do it yourself) Plan. Join the team & have access to everything we offer on the WAHOO! RUNNING Network including training plans, strength, nutrition, accountability, coaching insights & more.
• Team + Network + VDOTO2  for $49.99/month (Limited Spots)
  This is the DIWH (do it with help) Plan. Join the team & have access to everything on the network plus custom training plans communicated to you using VDOTO2, our coaching platform. Your paces are determined by your current fitness level. 
• Team + Network + VDOTO2 + Private Coaching for $149.99/mo (COMING JAN 2022)
  This is the WDIFY (we do it for you) Plan...everything except the actual running. Join the team & have access to everything on the network plus private coaching. Private coaching + a team is the best! Most private coaching is isolating. Not when you join WAHOO!