Train Smarter,
Dream Bigger
Achieve your endurance goals with expert guidance from a dedicated ultra running coach and marathon training coach. Whether you're preparing for an ultra marathon, trail racing event, or your next marathon, our personalized ultra marathon training programs help improve performance, build resilience, and reduce injury risk. We focus on proven injury prevention for runners through targeted injury prevention exercises for runners and specialized injury prevention training. Train smarter, run stronger, and confidently tackle every mile with a customized coaching approach designed for long-distance success.
THE JOURNEY IS OUR WHY
Our methodology centers on close athlete-coach partnerships. With this continual feedback loop we are able to curate personal and comprehensive training programs that hasten improvements while mitigating injuries. However, our overarching principle remains constant:
We support life-long runners with a drive for fulfillment and joy in training. PRs and belt buckles are just the bling. Woohoo!
We welcome runners of all backgrounds and capabilities and strive for improved gender representation, particularly within the trail running and ultra running communities.
As experienced ultra running coaches, we understand the unique physical and mental demands of ultra running and ultra marathon training. Our programs focus on sustainable development, endurance, strength, recovery, and race-specific preparation to help runners perform at their best while enjoying the process.
The Full Package: Virtual 1:1 Run + 1:1 Strength Coaching
Our premium coaching package combines personalized run coaching and strength training for runners pursuing marathon, ultra marathon, and trail racing goals. Work directly with an experienced ultra running coach and marathon training coach to receive customized training plans, strength programming, recovery guidance, and injury prevention training. Designed for runners of all abilities, this package helps improve performance, build durability, and support long-term success in ultra running and endurance racing.
Virtual 1:1 Run Coaching
Receive individualized coaching from a dedicated marathon training coach and ultra running coach. Every training plan is tailored to your race goals, fitness level, and schedule, whether you're preparing for a marathon, ultra marathon, or trail racing event. Through ongoing communication, performance analysis, and injury prevention for runners, we help you train consistently, recover effectively, and reach your full potential.
Virtual 1:1 Strength Coaching
Build strength, resilience, and confidence with a runner-focused strength coaching program. Our injury prevention training includes targeted injury prevention exercises for runners designed to improve mobility, stability, power, and running efficiency. Ideal for marathon runners, trail runners, and ultra runners, this program helps reduce injury risk while supporting stronger performance on roads, trails, and race day.
HI, I’M ASHER
Can’t wait to meet you!
I am the founder of DPR, a doctor of physical therapy, coach, avid runner, and mama. DPR was created at my kitchen table in 2017. after yet another insurance denial prevented a runner from getting the full care treatment they needed to return from an avoidable running injury. Injuries are a risk of exploring physical limits, but so many can be prevented with full-scope training that accounts for a runner’s personal history, motivations, limitations, and strengths.
Coach Leslie and I help runners of all capabilities chase incredible adventures while bypassing the dreaded cycle of recurring injuries. Together we rise with resilience to conquer goals and live a more fulfilled life through the joy of running. We’d love to be on your team too. Join us.
WELCOME, I’M LESLIE
As a child growing up in Florida, I often watched my father run but my love for the sport didn’t blossom until graduate school. I trained with a running club, and within a year, completed my first marathon. After finishing 26.2 miles a handful of times, I shifted my focus and fell in love with the fast, hard grind of the 5k distance: type 2 fun in its truest form!
While living in NYC, I acquired my Road Running of America Certification. I coached with The Mile High Running Club and trained runners around the country as part of DPR. Currently, I share my time with my DPR athletes and a position at the University of Central Florida.
Mastering the skill of running is not a linear process. For most of us, it is a lifelong adventure filled with giving ourselves grace while staying flexible and consistent. Coaching fills my desire to guide others in learning and exploring the art of running. From novice to elite, 5k to marathon - I’m here to support, challenge and encourage each athlete in training as much as finish lines, ensuring the process brings joy, purpose and fun to the lives of my runners.
Don’t just take our word for it…
The Full Package:
Virtual 1:1 Run & 1:1 Strength Coaching
Our most comprehensive, individualized virtual run and strength training for runners of all levels and terrains. This program is supported by injury prevention routines and high-contact coaching.
Our most comprehensive coaching program combines personalized run coaching and strength training to help runners improve performance, prevent injuries, and achieve long-term success. Whether you're training for a marathon, ultra marathon, trail race, or your next endurance challenge, you'll receive a customized plan from an experienced marathon training coach and ultra running coach.
This 1:1 coaching package includes individualized run programming, strength workouts, injury prevention training, recovery guidance, and ongoing coach support. Designed for runners of all experience levels, it helps build endurance, increase strength, reduce injury risk, and prepare confidently for road and trail racing goals.
FAQ
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It depends on the person. We err on the side of effort, as learning your body and its signals is not only beneficial in training but racing. That said, for certain athletes - as well as specific phases of training - heart rate and/or pace-based training is programmed. Our runners almost always see pace suggestions pop up on their logs as we enter the specificity phase of goal race training.
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Absolutely! If you have been recently injured or still have pain, clearance to start a return to run program from a medical professional (i.e. physical therapist, orthopedic doctor, sports chiropractor, etc.) is required.
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We primarily use the Google platform, so run training is provided in a Google Sheet and we utilize Google Chat and Meet for messaging and video calls. However, our 1:1 strength-only athletes are invited to our new app-based service that is mobile and desktop friendly. The app has an integrated chat that we use for frequent check ins and communication.
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You read that right! If you select the full package, everything is customized to your specific needs AND strength routines are updated weekly. The personalized run coaching package also incorporates strength, but this is a single routine, designed by Coach Asher that renews monthly. Your coach will program the workout into your weekly training, but it only changes at the beginning of each month.
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Not at all, but it is highly encouraged. The research states that strength training can boost running performance and running economy by significant percentages (this is from a 2017 systematic review in Sports Medicine journal).
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You don’t! It's nice to have the option to add weight, as the literature suggests heavier lifting supports performance enhancements and mitigates injury. That said, we can glean benefits with heavy bands or even bodyweight moves, particularly if you are new to lifting. If you are in a place to invest in equipment, as little as a moderate weight kettlebell and two heavy weight dumbbells (or an adjustable set) will do the trick!
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Yes! If you feel comfortable, please reach out so that we can have a conversation. Finances should never be a hurdle to coaching and we can (and often) get creative!