About Mike Zaron, UESCA Certified Running Coach

Mike Zaron founded Precision Running upon noticing a gap in adult running coaching services. While there are coaches available by the hour for transactional coaching and static 90-day plans available for download, there are limited coaching options for those seeking an individualized, dynamic training program.

Mike is a UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coach Academy) Certified Running Coach and is a coach for the Bullseye Running Youth Program. He is also a former member of the Virginia Tech Cross Country and Track teams and a member of the Atholton High School Hall of Fame.

Mike found initial running success in high school as an eight-time Maryland Track and Field State Championship medalist (two individual championships, two individual runner-ups, and four relays) and a two-time Maryland Cross Country State Championship 6th place finisher. In addition, he continues to train and participate in local road races, earning age group awards and the occasional overall finisher award.

Through his experience as a high school and Division I athlete, along with his current experience as a runner and youth running coach, Mike understands that each athlete is a unique individual requiring tailored training. He has firsthand experience with one-size-fits-all training approaches yielding poor results, burnout, or injury. Mike has trained youth runners from their first season to national level competitions and has contributed to youth runners winning at the highest levels of their age group. He received the 2024 Howard County GoodSports Award as a youth running coach.

Mike graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He leverages his technology and math knowledge when creating runners’ training programs. Mike resides in Howard County, MD.

“What sets Mike apart as a coach is his ability to structure training so every runner gets the most out of each session, he fine tunes for unique needs and goals. As someone who also coaches youth athletes, I’ve found his perspective invaluable in helping me make the most of the time I spend with my own runners and in my personal training as well.” — Alison F.

“Mike understands how to optimize training time for the best outcomes for individual runners. As a youth running coach myself, Mike is someone I turn to for input on how to get the most out of the runners I’m coaching in the time I have with them.” — Shannon S.

“As a high school coach, I can definitely say that Mike has the personal experience as a runner and as a coach to deliver.  He’s been an integral part of the youth running programs in Howard County for years and has had a big influence on the success of athletes.  I highly recommend Mike as a coach.” — Rhys Z.