Coaches
Owen Hoeft
Founder & CoachOwen is a Brooklyn-based elite runner and coach, originally from Minnesota, where his approach to training was shaped by years of running through northern winters. He was a state champion at Hopkins High School, an All-American and Big Ten Champion at the University of Minnesota, and competed professionally with Minnesota Distance Elite.
He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology. Owen has coached as a volunteer assistant at the University of Minnesota, with Brooklyn-based run clubs and race teams, and privately with athletes ranging from beginners to Olympic Trials qualifiers across events from the track to ultras.
Owen’s coaching is human-first — empathetic, individualized, and collaborative. He emphasizes clear communication and helping athletes take ownership of their training, not just follow it. He believes running is more than performance — it’s a way to explore your limits, and in doing so, better understand who you are.
CoachJoe Klecker
Joe Klecker is a professional distance runner for On Athletics Club and one of the top AThletes on the world stage. Joe was a state champion at Hopkins high school and an 8 x All American at University of Colorado.
At the professional level on the track, Joe is a 10,000m US Champion, and has represented the US At two world championships, and the 2021 olympic games. Joe has continued to develop into one of the top American marathoners — finishing top 10 at the New York City Marathon, and 13th at Boston. He holds personal bests of 60:02 for the half marathon and 2:05 for the marathon.
As a coach, Joe brings a thoughtful, process-driven approach rooted in consistency and long-term development. He emphasizes building athletes over time, clear communication, and finding what works best for each individual within the training process.
CoachKristina Centenari
Kristina is a Running Coach and Strength coach based in New York City with over a decade of coaching experience. She works with a range of populations from professional athletes to active aging, specializing in both performance and rehabilitation.
A former Division I tennis player and current competitive endurance racer - having completed over a dozen half and full Ironman and another dozen marathons - Kristina brings a unique, lived perspective to her work. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Columbia University, where she focuses on the intersection of physical capacity and psychological resilience.
Kristina is known for her integrative approach to coaching, bridging physiology and psychology through breathwork and performance training methodologies that help her athletes build sustainable strength while developing a deeper awareness of their internal landscape.
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CoachMatt Wilkinson
MATT WILKINSON IS A PROFESSIONAL DISTANCE RUNNER FOR UNDER ARMOUR BASED IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ. MATT GREW UP IN MINNESOTA AND WAS A TWO-TIME DIVISION 3 NATIONAL CHAMPION AT CARLETON COLLEGE. MATT ALSO COMPETED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, WHERE HE WAS A TWO-TIME ALL-AMERICAN WHILE EARNING A MASTER’S IN PUBLIC HEALTH.
AS A PROFESSIONAL, MATT HAS EXCELLED IN THE STEEPLECHASE, RUNNING THIS EVENT AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS. Matt has PR’s of 3:53 in the Mile, 7:35 over 3,000M, and 8:09 in the Steeplechase. MATT CONTINUES TO COMPETE IN TRACK RACES AROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING THE DIAMOND LEAGUE CIRCUIT, AND IS CURRENTLY BUILDING TOWARD THE 2028 OLYMPICS IN LA.
AS A COACH, MATT’S STRENGTHS ARE COMMUNICATION, CONSISTENCY, AND FLEXIBILITY. AS AN UNDERDOG HIMSELF, MATT BELIEVES THAT ANY ATHLETE CAN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS WITH LONG-TERM COMMITMENT. MATT EMPHASIZES THE DEVELOPMENT OF WEAK POINTS TO MAKE YOU AN ALL-AROUND RUNNER. He also makes sure to TAILORS TRAINING Around WHAT EXCITES THE ATHLETE MOST IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A LIFE-LONG PASSION FOR RUNNING.