Distance Driven Racing athletes posing for a picture before the 2025 Grandma's Marathon.

Distance Driven Racing (DDR) provides run coaching and marathon training for any anyone looking to set a new personal best and improve themselves! Our experienced coaches customize each athlete’s training to best fit their needs. Based in Minneapolis, MN and Madison, WI, we work with runners around the country with a focus on road racing and marathon running.

What we offer:

Customized run and strength training shared via Final Surge
Race selection and goal setting
Monthly calls to discuss training
Daily and weekly check-ins via Final Surge and email
Accountability to make sure you’re completing workouts
Flexible training options [whether you are training for a race in three months or a year, we can help]
Affordable coaching @ $150 per month

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"After graduating from the collegiate running scene, I attempted to coach myself; resulting in minimal success and an injury. On a recommendation from a friend I began to work with Drew, and positive results started rolling in. Drew's weekly training plans provide a consistent and efficient approach to your goals. When my races approached, I found myself feeling fresher and better prepared than I would normally; resulting in PRs that far exceeded my expectations. Due to my irregular and changing schedule, I often found myself asking for modifications to the weekly training plan. Drew was always quick to respond, and meet my needs. He has been a great resource, and I recommend Drew to anyone looking to improve their running performance." - Jon
"Drew is a top-notch running coach. He is kind and easy to work with. He is very flexible and great at scheduling your running & racing plans around the rest of your life. When I first started working with Drew I was working 12-hour night shifts, and he was so strategic at adjusting my training plans around my work/sleep schedule- and he still managed to coach me to a big marathon PR that training cycle! Under Drew’s coaching, I set my fastest times in every race distance I attempted, something that I didn’t think was possible for me! From the 8k to the marathon, I saw lots of improvement in my times and overall confidence with racing. Drew took me from a 3:08 marathoner to a 2:54 marathoner! He checks in frequently, adjusts workouts accordingly, and is very knowledgeable about anything and everything running-related. Drew is a great coach and I would highly recommend him and his training style to anyone!" - Sam
"Coach John and Drew taught me a thing or two about running. Working with them was a great experience. My workout plan was written in a personalized way that got me to the start line of my marathon fit, and helped me achieve a PR in just twelve weeks of training with John. Highly recommend if you are hoping to learn how to train or if you have a specific race goal in mind." - Patrick
"Drew is a great coach, and even better guy. I started with Drew about 3 years ago. I was a former high school runner, who had taken many years off. On my own, I trained and ran (maybe) a 1:50 half marathon. After training with Drew, my times dropped like CRAZY. Now, I run a 1:28 half and recently ran a 3:10 full. Drew takes a very healthy view of the sport. He works around my schedule and understands when I have scheduling conflicts. His love for the game keeps me motivated and wanting to hit my goals. I’ve actually recruited three new people into Drew’s program because the results speak for themselves." - Michael
"Getting coached by Drew at Distance Driven Racing was an all around great experience. Since I no longer had a collegiate team/coach, I found it difficult to not only hold myself accountable on a consistent basis, but also put together a training plan that would help me reach my goals. Making the decision to have Drew coach me solved both of those problems. He would come up with a training plan week by week (adjusting to my schedule and how my body felt as needed), and would talk to me anytime I wanted to talk about the training, goals, or race plans. It was money well spent and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again, as I reached my goal and didn’t have to be concerned about if I was doing the right workouts to get me there, I knew Drew would get me there!" - Sean
"Had the pleasure of working with Drew building up for Grandma's marathon. He delivered a training plan that brought me to a level I didn't think I was capable of hitting at this point in my life. The platform he provided was extremely easy to use and allowed for simple adjustments wherever needed. 100% would recommend for anyone trying to hit some PRs or just looking to get into better shape. I really appreciate the services he provided and came out with a big PR in both the half and full marathon over the summer. Thanks Drew! Look forward to getting coached up by you again!" - Will
"The biggest thing Drew and the Distance Driven Racing team brings to my running journey is that they’re just as invested in my training as I am. When a workout or race goes well, Drew is just as fired up as I am. When one doesn’t, he helps me separate what actually went wrong from what was just a bad day, so one results doesn’t throw off the bigger picture. This dynamic helps get me out the door every day during the long and challenging training builds. That steadiness carriers into the training itself. I had always struggled putting together injury-free cycles, and his patient, long-term approach has kept me healthy through the higher-mileage weeks. He also knows his stuff. Every workout has a clear purpose, and he can explain the reasoning behind it without overcomplicating it. If you want a coach who treats your goals like his own, I’d recommend Drew and Distance Driven Racing." - Kyle
"I started working with Drew after I got a lottery entry into the New York Marathon at the age of 62. At the time, I had no idea how to train. Drew brought me along, steadily increasing the distance and intensity of my workouts. With his help, I got my first BQ in NYC. Since then, he has helped me train for four other marathons with multiple BQ times and no injuries. I have now run 5 of the 6 WMM and am looking for a way to get into London." -Mark
"Drew has been a great coach, keeping me motivated for my running goals. With long hours at work and young kids at home it’s hard to always manage my time for runs. Drew has been great adjusting my running program to fit into my busy schedule. Drew has help me run Boston marathon qualifying times, coached me to a 4:07:01 Ely portage marathon and running 72 miles in 12 hours! Drew is an excellent coach and would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their running performance!" - Chris
"I would highly recommend Distance Driven Racing for run coaching services! Coach Drew was knowledgeable, professional, and organized. It is clear that he truly cares about his athletes, not only as runners but as people. He takes time to check in with his athletes and tailors his plans to ensure they are a good fit for whatever may be going on in their lives. He was able to help me achieve an ambitious goal in the marathon." - Riley
"Drew is knowledgeable and patient. I’ve set many PRs with him over and over. I treat him as a partner in my running journey." - Nick
"As a former collegiate athlete it is not easy to get back into the type of shape that allows me to go after PR race times. Coach Drew and I started working together less than a year ago, and I am back into a place that I can go after some of my fastest times. If you’re looking to go after some PR’s and have a plan tailored to your everyday life, then you should reach out to DDR and Coach Drew." - Garrett
"Drew has been great to work with over the last 5 years! At a point where my future in running was uncertain, he brought structure and collaboration back to my running which is exactly what I needed to have fun and pursue my running goals. Drew is very knowledgeable and personalized my training based on my schedule and what worked to help me improve. He’s very communicative and really cares for each of his athletes. With Drew I have run some of my fastest times from the 5k to the marathon and would definitely recommend him as a coach!" - Mike
"I worked with John for two marathons in 2026 and hit a new PR! I was extremely happy with his support throughout the entire cycle. What sets him apart is his attention to detail and genuine commitment. He checked in about my schedule and adjusted workouts to fit around real life commitments. Given the weather fluctuations we can get in Minnesota, it was important to me to have a local coach the understood these extremes. John paid close attention to the weather, modifying or moving workouts around where needed based on the conditions. If you are looking for a coach who listens, adapts and cares about helping you - I'd highly recommend." - Ann

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"Drew is knowledgeable and patient. I’ve set many PRs with him over and over. I treat him as a partner in my running journey." - Nick