Dylan Belles
Saint Louis, Missouri
Accepting New Clients
"Excellence is the gradual result of wanting to do better" - Pat Riley
- About Dylan Belles
- I've learned from the best, given it my all, chased big goals, and qualified for the Olympic Trials twice. But what drives me today is helping others find their own breakthroughs — whether that’s a new PR, more informed training, or just finding joy in pushing your limits. With over a decade of coaching experience across all ages and abilities, I focus on smart, sustainable training that fits your life — not the other way around. Let's work together to improve your training, fitness, and quality of life.
- Description
- 2x Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier | Former Brooks Professional Athlete | Ironman finisher | Director of Team Run Flagstaff I’m a passionate coach who’s all-in on helping runners chase their goals — whether that’s setting a PR, qualifying for a big race, or simply finding more joy and purpose in training. Over the past decade, I’ve coached more than 1000 athletes — from youth runners and collegiate competitors to masters and elites — tailoring training to their individual needs, strengths, and long-term development. No shortcuts, no gimmicks. Just smart, sustainable progress that helps you get better today and keeps you improving for years to come. My coaching style is built on experience — both my own and what I’ve learned from some of the best athletes and coaches in the world. I spent 8 years living and training in Flagstaff, Arizona, surrounded by elite runners and high-level coaches, soaking up everything I could. During that time, I qualified for 2 Olympic Marathon Trials, clocked PRs of 29:39 for 10k, 1:06:18 for the half marathon, and 2:16:59 for the marathon — and even landed a short stint as a Brooks pro athlete. More importantly, I coached runners at every level — from elementary school kids to high schoolers, local community groups of 300+ runners, and athletes chasing big dreams of their own. Coaching History: - 2014-2016: H.O.P.E Program Leader (Helping Older People Exercise) - 2015-2016: Team Run Flagstaff Youth and Community Coach - 2016-2017: UNCG Volunteer Assistant Coach - 2016-2018: YMCA Competitive Swim Coach (Ages 5-15) - 2017-2021: Head Coach at RunnersConnect - 2022-2024: Director of Team Run Flagstaff - 2019-Present: Owner and Head Coach at Dylan Belles Performance Coaching Much of the training I provide is highly individualized — built around your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. I take a long-term approach to ensure training isn’t rushed or forced, but focused on helping you make meaningful progress today while setting you up for even bigger breakthroughs down the road. Whether you’re gearing up for your first race, trying to break through a plateau, or chasing a big, scary goal, I’m here to help you figure out what’s possible — and then make it happen. Let’s get to work. --- You can learn more about me on my website: Dylanbelles.com Or listen to my training podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4B9vU0F1qXIDga19QAbe7k?si=c72960f29e2e4e1a
- Athlete Requirements
- The only real requirement is the desire to do what it takes to take the next step in training performance and growth as an athlete. Someone who wants to make the next progression in racing performance will commit the time and energy to do so. No shortcuts.
- Qualified To Coach
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- Available for Coaching
- Online/Remote coaching
- Coaching Certifications
- V.O2
Reviews for Dylan Belles
Dylan's customers
Kash Desai
Dylan has been so instrumental in helping me contextualize, manage, plan, and anticipate running goals! 3 key points that make him a stellar coach: 1. He has a diligent and methodical approach that pe...
Jia Hau Ho
I've worked with Coach Dylan for 4 months for a marathon build-up, and he helped me achieve a PB of 4 mins from 2:50 to 2:46 (March 26 to July 26). We went into the build with the intention to increa...
Erin Plati
Dylan is an amazing coach who works closely with his clients to personalize their training according to specific needs and training preferences. I have worked with other coaches in the past and none c...
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