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Meet Your Coach

Meet Daniel Docherty, your coach

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Docherty Coaching

I’m Danny Docherty, a 2x Olympic Trials qualifier coaching runners of all levels. I meet you where you are—step by step—building discipline, progress, and confidence through consistency.

Discover how far you can go with Olympic-level guidance. Elite coaching. Everyday runners. Extraordinary results.
From your first mile to your fastest finish
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Personalized Running Programs

At Docherty Coaching, I help runners of all levels—from beginners to competitors—build discipline, confidence, and consistency through personalized running programs. As a 2x Olympic Trials qualifier, I know that progress is built one step at a time. Every plan is tailored to meet you where you are, integrating structure, accountability, and mindset training that evolves with you. I believe in community, hard work, and the power of showing up—one session, one stride, one finish line at a time.Together, we’ll strengthen your body, sharpen your focus, and get you across the finish line—stronger, calmer, and proud of how far you’ve come.

Docherty Coaching Testimonials

Danny's plans are written with structure and consistency...

When I first started with Danny (aka Docherty Coaching) I was trying to train for a single specific event (TSP'24 go Stallions) after a few years of moderately structured training. I didn't think I'd be on a personalized training plan for more than 4 months but here we are two years later. A huge benefit is Danny taking the burden off me to write workouts and manage weekly volume + recovery.

Ben Vaske

I went from feeling inconsistent and past my prime to showing up with discipline...

I’ve worked with Coach Doc for over two years, and the shift has been profound. I went from feeling inconsistent and past my prime to showing up with discipline, belief, and momentum — moving from simply running again, to running nonstop, to racing a 5K at a 6:30/mi pace. What sets Danny apart is his precision and care. He meets you exactly where you are, strips away ego, and builds training that fits real life while still demanding growth. The result isn’t just fitness — it’s process.

Darryl Austin

Coach Doc helped me return stronger than ever...

After six years away from the marathon, Coach Doc helped me return stronger than ever — running a new PR in my very first race back, nearly 30 minutes faster than my previous best. More than the result, he taught me how to train intelligently: understanding zones, introducing speed work, and staying healthy all the way to race day. I even had the chance to run the Chicago Marathon alongside him and witness his 2:22 performance — living proof that he understands the work at the highest level.

Dan Slagle