Megan Cooke
Hillsborough, NC
Accepting New Clients
Never give up. The fastest version of you is right around the corner. Let's go find it.
- About Megan Cooke
- Have a dream of finally running a half marathon, full marathon, or hitting that Boston Qualifying time? I'm here to help you achieve those bucket list goals you've been thinking about for years. The decision to dream big takes guts. Let me help you make that call.
- Description
- I've spent my entire life as an athlete, from winning the World Championships to running dozens of Boston Qualifying races. I love racing and I want to share how I've cultivated a passion for it. I've also worked as a coach for many years, and my favorite thing to do is watch people fall in love with the fastest version of themselves. I'm dedicated to your success, from hearing your goals, to making a plan that fits your lifestyle, and ultimately helping you across the finish line in any and every way. I've recently coached myself from a 3:45 marathon (January 2024) to 2:59 in Boston (April 2025), 3:02 in London (April 2025) and a 2:57 in Cincinnati (May 2025). I was able to accomplish running 3 marathons, averaging under 3 hours, in 13 days thanks to the principals I learned under the Jack Daniels program. In 2025, I ran the Boston (2:57), London (3:02), Cincinnati (2:57) full marathons, Carolina Reaper 50k Ultra (3:34 and first place overall for men and women), and Wineglass FM (2:58 and first place masters). I plan to race the TCS NYC Marathon and the California International Marathon to finish off the year. In 2024, I ran 12 full marathons including 1 Ultra and 8 Boston Qualifying times. Some of my races included the Berlin Marathon, NYC Marathon, Kiawah (winning the masters event), San Francisco and Grandma's. I also won the master divisions of the Hillsborough HM and Bull City Run Fest HM. Prior to running, I was an avid rower and competed on 6 National Teams for Team USA. In 2006, I was fortunate enough to win a World Championship and set a world record that stood for a decade. After finishing my elite rowing career in 2008, I turned to coaching. I coached at the D1 level for 15 years, including working as the Head Coach at Duke University and as the Associate Head Coach at University of Wisconsin. My passion for running started in High School on the XC team. I stayed with it my entire life and I reignited my love for racing after my third son was born in 2020. In the last several years, I've taken on dozens of private running clients and helped them achieve the impossible, often times using my personal experiences to guide them to success. Recent Athlete Testimonials: "When I started running, I had no structure or consistency. Megan built a marathon plan to help cut a big chunk of time off my prior marathon. She was great in helping tailor the plan around my busy work schedule and joined in my workouts to keep me motivated. I highly recommend Megan as a coach to anyone that wants to be a better or faster runner" J.D., Columbia, SC "I have been working with Megan for many months and the experience has been top notch. She listened to my goals, determined my fitness, and came up with a plan for me to follow. Looking back at what I accomplished over the last few months, I am both proud and grateful for Megan's experience and guidance." J.C., Atlanta, GA "Megan completely changed how I run and how I train. she listens to me, checks in with me daily, and always thinks of ways to keep me motivated and improving. She cares about me as a human first and a runner second. She makes me want to work harder, and that's exactly what I need out of a coach." N.R., Scotland
- Athlete Requirements
- Willingness to share workouts, work hard and be open to thoughtful coaching.
- Qualified To Coach
- Keywords
- Available for Coaching
- Online/Remote coaching, Consultations
- Coaching Certifications
- V.O2
Reviews for Megan Cooke
Megan's customers
Gotta Run
Megan is an exceptional coach! When I first met Megan, I wasn’t a long-distance runner — my runs were all under an hour, and I had no experience in racing. But once starting working with Megan, I ran...
Karsten Meyer
I signed up with Megan after having exercised haphazardly and aimlessly for a few years. Megan has made my workouts feel structured yet personal, and well suited to my fitness level. She has also cont...
Stefanie Goyert
At 62 I am an older runner, which means I have had the opportunity to try out a lot of different training plans and training apps. Throughout my life as a mother of 2 athletic sons, and being a wee...
Consultations
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Never Give Up- Free Personal Consultation
30-minute call
Free
Training Plans
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Never Give Up- Full Marathon Plan
18 weeks
$170.00
Never Give Up- Half Marathon Plan
12 weeks
$150.00
Private Coaching
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Never Give Up- Private Coaching
(15-day trial)
$200.00 / mo