Central Park Coaching

NYC Running Coach

Central Park Coaching - NYC Running Coach is a best in class one-on-one coaching service by professional running coach, Sean Fortune.  Coach Sean is a former NCAA track and cross country coach and Nike sponsored athlete for his previous club team. He is a USATF Level II certified coach and former multiple time winner of New York Road Runners' races. He conducts personalized, science-based one-on-one coached running sessions for marathoners, youth runners, and kids.

 

 

Sean's Coaching Credentials

  • USA Track and Field Level I & II - Endurance certified coach

  • Head Coach Cross Country & Track and Field - The Hewitt School

  • On Set Run Choreographer - Brands like New Balance & HOKA relay on Sean’s experienced eye and collaborative spirit - working hands-on with creatives & talent to get just the right '“authentic look” for their running projects

  • Expert Contributor to mainstream media articles providing running-related insight & advice from GQ, NYMAG, SELF, SHAPE TODAY SHOW, BELLA, REFINERY29, WEBMD, WOMENS HEALTH, TOUGH MUDDER, GREATIST, and many more

  • Member Board of Trustees - Ocean Breeze Indoor Track & Athletic Complex

  • Former NCAA Division III Distance Coach - CUNY Hunter College

  • Former New York Road Runners' Coaching Specialist - Youth Track and Field Program

  • Former Founder & Head Coach USATF & NYRR Club Team - Manhattan Athletic Club & Manhattan Athletic Club Elite

  • Former USATF-NY Executive Board Member - V.P. Member Services and Manhattan Borough Representative

  • Former Equinox Tier II Personal Trainer - EFTI graduate with specialization in endurance, strength, and mobility

  • Former NSCA Certified Personal Trainer - CPR & AED certified




Sean's Running AccomplishmentS

  • Winner of the NYRR Norway Run - Oct. 2011

  • Winner of the NYRR Henry Isola XC 4 miler - Sept. 2008

  • Winner of the NYRR 5th Ave. Mile 30-34AG - Sept. 2007

  • Winner of the USATF Northeast Region Track 5K - Jun. 2006

  • 227th overall 2:45:15 NYC Marathon - Nov. 2006

  • Multiple Top-10 placings at NYRR events

  • Multiple team scorer in the the 3000 meter steeplechase at USATF Nationals Track Club Championships

  • Team Displacer at 2008 USATF Nationals XC Club Championships, Spokane, WA

  • Personal Bests: 800m - 2:03 | Mile - 4:31 | 3K - 8:57 | Steeple - 10:21 | 5K - 15:47 | 10K - 33:08 | Half Marathon - 1:15 | Full - 2:45

 

Sean’s Runner’s Accomplishments

  • Hundreds of Personal Bests

  • Junior Olympian 1500m finalist

  • 24th Woman Overall at the 2017 Berlin Marathon

  • Abott World Majors Six Star Finisher

  • Multiple HS Nationals Qualifiers

  • Dozens Mid-Distance HS & College Conference Champions

  • Multiple College Cross Country Conference Champions

  • Multiple HS runners transitioned to Division I & III Collegiate Runners

  • Impacted Thousands of runners though his various coaching roles and article contributions

Since 1998, Sean has been a fixture in the New York City running community in many different roles - athlete, coach, fundraiser, event officiant, and event organizer. Central Park Coaching was founded in 2008 to provide best in class one-on-one running coaching services. Central Park Coaching's mission is to help runners fulfill their potential and build a life-long love of the sport. Our mission's foundation is based on the core values that lead to success in all aspects in life: passion, hard work, commitment, education.  Sean believes running and exercise have the power to transform an individual, and by extension, change the world. With that in mind, he’s coached every level of runner: youth, novice, collegians, post-collegiate elites, and adults of all levels. His vast personal experience in high-level running lends expertise and technical knowledge to his friendly, motivational style of coaching.

 In addition to impacting thousands of runners in his various coaching roles, Sean has worked as a Running Technical Adviser for New Balance’s 2022 NYC Marathon print campaign | He’s been a featured guest on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio discussing youth running | Profiled in the New York Road Runners' Fall 2013 magazine & Bella magazine June 2017 | Featured in Poland Spring's 2011 NYC marathon print ad campaign | Served on the inaugural USATF-NY Executive Board as V.P. Member Services and Manhattan Borough Representative | Frequent contributor to running / fitness / health articles including: GQ, NYMAG, ReFinery29, WomensHealth, Greatist.com, SHAPE magazine, The Joyful Approach, Tough Mudder, Aaptiv.com, BellaNYC, WebMD, and many more.

Private Coaching

USATF Level II Distance Coach

Hunter College

Assistant Coach XC & Track

NYRR Youth & Community Services

Coaching Specialist

 

Payment is made in advance to secure time slot

Package training sessions are non-refundable, non-transferable, and expire in 1 year

Central Park Coaching LLC accepts all major credit cards processed through Square

Central Park Coaching LLC  kindly requests a 24-hour cancelation policy. In the event of a cancelation within 24hrs, session is charged to client

Central Park Coaching LLC & Sean Fortune are a member & proud supporter of the Carnegie Hill Neighbors Association, Pledge2Protect, Central Park Conservancy, Ocean Breeze IndoorTrack & Athletic Facility, NYRR, and USATF