Reviews

Dorothy Wofford

“Before working with Coach Till, my running had been unfulfilling for years…I had no direction, no goals, no metrics to know my fitness level. Coach Till met me exactly where I was in my busy life and worked with me to bring a sense of accomplishment back into my running. Not only did I see my fitness and speed improve, but for the first time in years I fell back in love with running. His coaching extends beyond just pounding the pavement- thanks to him, I have a better sense of health and wellness.”

Miranda Gaupp

I ran as Till’s athlete for four years in college and his coaching largely shaped me as a runner and in many ways, as a person as well. I believe many aspects of distance running and training can be applied to life in a broader context. I have carried with me the lessons and tools that I learned as Till’s athlete for years and apply them daily. Athletically, Till is flexible with training with the understanding that sometimes a day off is more beneficial than the originally scheduled workout. He gave me exercises to increase my mental toughness and resiliency as well as break through mental blocks that were holding me back. What I believe sets Till apart from other coaches is that he understands that for us runners, running isn’t just a physical activity—its meditation, its play, its medicine. He wants to see his athletes go after big goals and get feisty on race day, but he understands that its not all about the goal—its about learning, growing, and playing while on the journey to achieving the goal.

Josh Warren

My big goal for 2022 was to BQ, and teaming up with Coach Till ensured that I was prepared for, and hit that goal.

Coach Till and I worked closely together to map out how to achieve my big goal as well as targeting other races along the way. Working in a full training strategy including drills, strength training, and those carefully chosen races along the way, left me feeling very confident that I had what it would take to BQ on race day.

I absolutely recommend working with Coach Till to anyone serious about improving their performance.

Joey Lee

“Andy is the kind of coach all coaches should strive to be. He doesn’t just work with you on the running, but on everything that affects your running. His workouts are tailored specifically for you, to achieve the goals you set together. He also works with you on your nutrition and the mental aspects of running. He helps you break through barriers you never thought possible. If you work with Andy, and trust his process, you’ll definitely get to where you want to be.”

Lloyd Gray

“Working with Coach Till made me a happier, healthier runner. I had sworn off running several times, frustrated with on-again, off-again performances and worn out by grizzly-bear sized training I thought I had to do to reach my potential. From our very first conversation, Coach Till listened to me. He listened to me tell my story, then he stepped back and gave me space to approach him when I was ready to be coached. When I did, he laid out a solid framework for me to get stronger, without killing myself in the process. I found myself enjoying training and, even better, enjoying racing with a confidence I never had before. Through it all, Coach Till stayed tuned in to what was going on with me, physically and mentally. He kept my wellbeing at the forefront, and helped me to do the same. 

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