Dylan Bailey

My running journey began in sixth grade, and I was hooked from the very first mile. Through my time in the sport, I’ve had the privilege of learning from many coaches with diverse philosophies and discovering what works best for me, and what doesn’t work at all.

My love for helping other runners began in high school, when a couple of my friends came to me for help building their training schedules. Like me, they didn’t have a consistent coach to guide them, so I built their training based on my own experiences, both failures and successes, and we got to work. Not only did they improve drastically in their running, but we also grew closer as friends and brothers. We went 1-2-3 at our high school city championships, and later 2-3-4 at our conference championship, all as teammates. Having the honor of working with these guys and being part of their journey inspired me to create a community and service where I and other ForgeRunning coaches can help inspire your journey as a runner as well.

I believe my greatest strength as a coach is my ability to help athletes feel more confident than anyone else on the starting line. Unlike an AI service or generic program, I understand that you’re not just another training plan. I see you as a person who will experience both the highs and lows that come with the process. I’m here to celebrate your breakthroughs, but also to lift you up through the challenges. As your coach, my goal is to get you to the starting line feeling mentally strong, prepared, and confident that you can achieve any goal you set for yourself.