Kyle McKinley - Running CoachVDOT Certified

Kyle McKinley

Edmond, Oklahoma
Accepting New Clients

Don't just run - train for a faster tomorrow

Video Introduction
About Kyle McKinley
Scissortail Running is an Oklahoma City-based training group offering virtual coaching for athletes of all abilities at all distances, with an emphasis on a lifelong running career. In addition to training plans, we offer one-on-one virtual coaching subscriptions, biomechanics consultations, and nutrition advising. Scissortail Running also boasts an impressive elite development team, offering free training and race support for post-collegiate athletes pursuing qualification standards for the Olympic Trials and national-caliber events.
Description
Kyle McKinley has been running since 2009, when he picked up cross country to avoid subjecting his 90-pound frame to football. It wasn't until his freshman year of high school that he fell in love with the sport - in no small part due to a passionate coach - and has been all-in on the sport ever since. After graduating high school, he spent two years training solo at the half and full marathon distance while trying to hit walk-on standards at Oklahoma State. After transferring to Oklahoma City University as a junior, he officially began his collegiate career. Despite three injury-riddled years, he was able to run PRs in every distance from the mile to the half marathon and competed on the team for their 2019 NAIA National XC Championship title. After graduating from OCU in 2020 with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Kyle founded Scissortail Running to help share his passion and knowledge for running with others. Kyle also served as assistant coach for Oklahoma City University's XC and Track programs from 2022 to 2023, and currently works as the manager and shoe buyer for OK Runner's OKC location. He is also continuing to train, and has finally found a recipe for success by emphasizing consistency and long-term goals over short-term fitness. When he's not running, coaching, or fitting OKC's running community for shoes, Kyle enjoys watching TV and napping with his wife, Sheridan, and their two dogs (Archie and Goose) and two cats (Nimbus and Milly). He also enjoys photography, and you can catch him behind a lens at many cross country and track meets.
Athlete Requirements
The only requirement is an open mind and a desire to improve! All runs and supplemental work will be prescribed through the V.O2 platform.
Qualified To Coach
Keywords
Available for Coaching
Online/Remote coaching, Consultations
Coaching Certifications
USATF Level 1, V.O2

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