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.
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 8:10 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.