“Runner’s Grit Training is the real deal with proven results! Coach Eric is USATF certified in many areas of running. Contact him to get yourself in the best shape of your life.” – Jeff T.
“Coach Eric instructed me how to improve my form and technique, which resulted in faster times and less knee pain. Coach Eric is very knowledgeable and can create custom plans based on your needs. Highly recommend!” – Christopher H.
“Coach Eric worked with my 8th grade daughter and taught her fundamentals in sprints. He was always punctual and ready to teach a new skill. He assisted on her firm and how to use blocks properly. He ran and warmed up with her and was very encouraging. My husband is a decorated sprinter and was impressed with coach Eric’s teaching style and knowledge. My daughter enjoyed learning sessions from him and learned a lot to help with conditioning. I plan on using him again in the future.” – Sade R.
“We highly recommend Coach Eric to a friend. He is professional, does well coaching and is a very kind and friendly person. We are very satisfied overall with Coach Eric. He is wonderful!” – Dan and Candice N.
“Coach Eric has been motivating, educational, and highly professional in all sessions. His commitment to meet the goals and training plan I was looking for is to be commended. Coach Eric is flexible in scheduling and provides additional support when asked. His patience and encouragement fits the needs of athletes of all ages. If you’re looking for a coach to run alongside of you and to keep you motivated and encouraged, then Coach Eric is your guy.” – Kelli T.
“His background and knowledge were vital in the success we were able to achieve this year. He loves working with children and has an exceptional ability to communicate with all age groups. Eric is more than qualified to work in this field. Eric has gained valuable experience thru his work. I appreciate his attention to detail when working. Eric has a passion for working with youth and enjoys watching them develop and grow.” – Walt S.
“I would have never beat my goal by a minute and a half and got a PR if it wasn’t for him!! Thanks so much!!” – Brenda Y.
“Eric is very knowledgeable in the mechanics of running and able to pass that along easily. He is a very solid person and has a friendly demeanor to him. I find that I like being around him.” – Kevin B.
His coaching methods were very effective for me, as I achieved personal records in each of my 3 half-marathons with him. I would recommend Eric as a coach/trainer.” – Karil M.
“As an experienced runner and coach, Eric is a knowledgeable mentor to consult. He understands the physical strains of running short and long distances. No matter our age or ability level, Eric helped us run smart. It was comforting to work with a coach like Eric who knows the math and science of running. Alongside every joke or laugh, Eric had a lesson about lactic acid, nutrition, and rest.” – Tim K.
“He shared expertise to help me improve both my pace and endurance. I would highly recommend him as an encouraging, fun coach who gets results to anyone looking to achieve a personal fitness goal – even a marathon!” – Carrie A.
“I have been running off and on for 30 years but at no time did I ever have any specific coaching. Eric brought a great deal of enthusiasm to every one of our training sessions. We met two times a week as a group and then worked out on our own for the other days that we trained. Eric was always positive and looking for ways to keep each of our session’s fun. Going on a 10 mile run is not something that you call fun, but finding a way to make the time on the trail less boring was always welcome.” – Bill H.
“Eric cares so much about all of us and was really there for us. He pushed just the right amount, explained the workouts, offered suggestions and was funny.” – Traci B.
“Several key qualities come to mind when I think of Eric and his role as coach. First, he is very knowledgeable in his field. He knows running and he continues to increase his knowledge by staying current with the latest research. This is evident by the articles he shares with his running “students”. It’s obvious he enjoys what he is doing! Another quality of Eric’s that I found helpful, is that he is motivational in his coaching. He knows how to encourage a runner to strive to do their best. And who doesn’t need a little push? He knows the “ins & outs” of goal setting and helping runners achieve their goals. Eric has a very friendly demeanor. He’s easy to be around. He’s a fun guy! Again, it’s quite obvious that Eric has found a niche in being a running coach. He is a talented runner himself. He loves the sport of running and his enthusiasm is contagious. I would highly recommend Eric Lutton to anyone who wishes to improve their personal running skills. Choosing Eric would be the best way to start your running program.” – Mary C.
“Eric was the best! He had a wealth of knowledge regarding training, and he encouraged each of us along the way. His love of running and enthusiasm for the sport carried me through some tough runs. He even helped me finish and meet my goal time by running with me the last mile of my race. I highly recommend Eric for a position of a coach/trainer.” – Betsy W.
“His knowledge and consistent, energetic style gave me confidence, and his personality kept it fun through out the entire training process. He was available to us when we had any questions or concerns, always supportive. He is a person with commendable character. I returned to the marathon training program with Eric as my coach for two more marathons, again besting my goal and achieving a Boston qualifying time. Eric is a successful coach with personal style!” – Patti R.
“Eric provided a good example by having a positive attitude. His personality and sense of humor made the training fun. He made the training personal, running alongside each of us and providing information that we could use to improve our performance. Eric was a pleasure to work with and I would whole-heartedly recommend him as a group running coach and personal running trainer.” – Susan A.
“Eric has an energy and love for running that is infectious. On those very cold Saturdays in January, I could count on coach Eric to provide a great story (to keep my mind off how far we were supposed to run in that weather), throw in some great running tips and provide a pace that soon became comfortable for me to maintain. Every week we were treated to a motivational quote from Eric that would seem to put all the hard work into perspective. If I wanted to reach my personal best, I would have to stay focused, work hard and NEVER GIVE UP. He always made us feel like our goals were important to him and his encouragement and advice was truly appreciated. Eric is a great leader who can motivate any person at any age to accomplish what they set out to do. I have been running for over twenty years and never thought I would ever need a coach or think I could improve my time and learn new skills. I am excited to enter more races and continue running for as long as I can. I thank Eric for being a huge part of this great experience.” – Joanne L.