JAMRUNNINGTORONTO, CANADA

PERSONAL RUNNING COACHING

A plan that
fits your running.

Individualized coaching in Toronto and online worldwide, shaped around your experience, goals, race plans, and everyday schedule.

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01 / COACHING OPTIONS

Choose your
way to train.

One-to-one support, whether you train online or meet in Toronto.

01 / ONLINE · WORLDWIDE

Online Coaching

CAD 300/ month

Ongoing coaching and an individualized plan delivered through Final Surge.

  • Training built around your background, goals, race plans, and schedule
  • Workout analysis and training adjustments
  • Race preparation and strength recommendations
  • Coach support as your training progresses
Book online coaching

02 / IN PERSON · TORONTO

1:1 Running Coaching

CAD 120/ session

Private, in-person coaching focused on your running and what will help you move forward.

  • Technique and running drills
  • Pacing guidance
  • Structured workouts when appropriate to your goals
Book 1:1 coaching

03 / IN PERSON · TORONTO

Duo Running Coaching

CAD 200/ session · two people

A private session for two runners, with coaching adapted to both people.

  • Consideration of each runner’s goals and abilities
  • Technique, drills, pacing, or structured workouts as appropriate
  • Shared session with guidance for both of you
Book duo coaching

02 / THE PROCESS

Start with a
conversation.

The details differ between ongoing online coaching and a private in-person session. Both begin with understanding the runner.

ONLINE COACHING

Plan, train, adjust.

  1. Get to know your training. Share your running background, current training, goals, race plans, schedule, injury history, and strength work.
  2. Build your plan. Your individualized training is delivered in Final Surge.
  3. Review and adapt. Workout feedback informs analysis and adjustments as your training and goals develop.

IN-PERSON SESSIONS · TORONTO

Meet and work together.

  1. Talk through your goals. Start with your experience, priorities, and what you want to work on in the session.
  2. Coach on the run. A 1:1 or duo session may include technique, drills, pacing, or a structured workout as appropriate.
  3. Keep the session focused. These are individually booked Toronto sessions, not an ongoing Final Surge training plan.
Julia coaching a runner on the track

03 / MEET YOUR COACH

Julia
Yakunina.

Julia Yakunina is a UESCA Certified Running Coach with over 15 years of experience in endurance sports. Since 2020, she has coached runners of all levels, from beginners to marathon athletes, across road and trail running.

A Master of Sport in Cross-Country Skiing, Julia has competed across multiple endurance disciplines, from running and skiing to cycling and triathlon. Her competitive achievements include a marathon victory, a Gran Fondo win, a podium finish in the Serbian MTB Cross-Country Cup, and an Ironman 70.3 Team Relay victory. Her skiing background also includes training alongside a two-time Youth Olympic champion and World Championship medalist as a sparring partner.

With formal education in Physical Education and Sport and additional qualifications in endurance sports nutrition and coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes, Julia brings together competitive experience, scientific knowledge, and a personalized approach to running coaching.

UESCA Certified Running CoachUESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition CoachSpecialist Degree in Physical Education and SportMaster of Sport — Cross-Country Skiing2026 Coaching the Pregnant and Postpartum Endurance Athlete Specialization
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