
Certified Running Coach | 30+ Years of Running & Triathlon Experience | Community Builder
About

Certified Running Coach | 30+ Years of Running & Triathlon Experience | Community Builder
About

Certified Running Coach | 30+ Years of Running & Triathlon Experience | Community Builder
About
Coach Suenaga
Coach Suenaga
Coach Suenaga



Who I Am
Who I Am
I’m a certified running coach based in Vancouver, Canada, with more than 30 years of experience in running and triathlon.
I’ve coached runners of all levels - from beginners running their first 5K to athletes preparing for half marathons and triathlons.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based training principles. Every runner receives guidance that supports steady, sustainable progress without injury.
I’m a certified running coach based in Vancouver, Canada, with more than 30 years of experience in running and triathlon.
I’ve coached runners of all levels - from beginners running their first 5K to athletes preparing for half marathons and triathlons.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based training principles. Every runner receives guidance that supports steady, sustainable progress without injury.
" I help runners train smarter, stay motivated, and enjoy the journey - supported by science and a strong community. "
I’m a certified running coach based in Vancouver, Canada, with more than 30 years of experience in running and triathlon.
I’ve coached runners of all levels - from beginners running their first 5K to athletes preparing for half marathons and triathlons.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based training principles. Every runner receives guidance that supports steady, sustainable progress without injury.
" I help runners train smarter, stay motivated, and enjoy the journey - supported by science and a strong community. "
" I help runners train smarter, stay motivated, and enjoy the journey - supported by science and a strong community. "
Why Runners Choose Me
Why Runners Choose Me
Why Runners Choose Me
Discover the three core values that shape my coaching.
Discover the three core values that shape my coaching.
Discover the three core values that shape my coaching.

30+ years

30+ years
Real running & triathlon experience - Guiding runners of all levels for 30+ years

30+ years
Real running & triathlon experience - Guiding runners of all levels for 30+ years

Scientific
Evidence-driven coaching Safe, effective,and structured progress

Scientific
Evidence-driven coaching Safe, effective,and structured progress

friendly
Warm, motivating support - Feel connected, encouraged, and confident

friendly
Warm, motivating support - Feel connected, encouraged, and confident

Scientific

Scientific
Evidence-driven coaching Safe, effective,and structured progress

friendly

friendly
Warm, motivating support - Feel connected, encouraged, and confident
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
I don’t believe coaching is only about speed. I believe in the warmth of community, the joy of movement, the confidence that grows step by step, and the personal transformation that running brings into our lives. I guide runners to find their own rhythm, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey without pressure or comparison. When running feels meaningful and supportive, people don’t just become stronger runners - they become stronger humans.
I don’t believe coaching is only about speed. I believe in the warmth of community, the joy of movement, the confidence that grows step by step, and the personal transformation that running brings into our lives. I guide runners to find their own rhythm, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey without pressure or comparison. When running feels meaningful and supportive, people don’t just become stronger runners - they become stronger humans.
I don’t believe coaching is only about speed. I believe in the warmth of community, the joy of movement, the confidence that grows step by step, and the personal transformation that running brings into our lives. I guide runners to find their own rhythm, stay consistent, and enjoy the journey without pressure or comparison. When running feels meaningful and supportive, people don’t just become stronger runners - they become stronger humans.
“I coach runners of all paces and all stories - meeting you where you are, guiding you with care, and helping you grow in the way that matters to you.”
“I coach runners of all paces and all stories - meeting you where you are, guiding you with care, and helping you grow in the way that matters to you.”
“I coach runners of all paces and all stories - meeting you where you are, guiding you with care, and helping you grow in the way that matters to you.”
Coach Suenaga
What I Offer
What I Offer
What I Offer
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Individualized Coaching
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Individualized Coaching
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Individualized Coaching
Fully personalized monthly plans with one-on-one feedback and ongoing monitoring.
Fully personalized monthly plans with one-on-one feedback and ongoing monitoring.
Fully personalized monthly plans with one-on-one feedback and ongoing monitoring.
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Running Challenges
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Running Challenges
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Running Challenges
Progressive, science-based plans + group motivation + TrainingPeaks support.
Progressive, science-based plans + group motivation + TrainingPeaks support.
Progressive, science-based plans + group motivation + TrainingPeaks support.
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Weekly Group Runs in Vancouver
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Weekly Group Runs in Vancouver
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Weekly Group Runs in Vancouver
Thursdays (Kerrisdale Track): Speed, form & technique
Saturdays (Vancouver Seawall): Long runs + community connection
Thursdays (Kerrisdale Track): Speed, form & technique
Saturdays (Vancouver Seawall): Long runs + community connection
Thursdays (Kerrisdale Track): Speed, form & technique
Saturdays (Vancouver Seawall): Long runs + community connection
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Equilibrium Running+ Community (250+ members)
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Equilibrium Running+ Community (250+ members)
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Equilibrium Running+ Community (250+ members)
A free WhatsApp-based community co-founded with nutritionist Chelsea Bezerra.
Runs, events, education, and motivation - all in one place.
A free WhatsApp-based community co-founded with nutritionist Chelsea Bezerra.
Runs, events, education, and motivation - all in one place.
A free WhatsApp-based community co-founded with nutritionist Chelsea Bezerra.
Runs, events, education, and motivation - all in one place.
Reviews
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01
I used to think running was a solo sport, but the community changed everything for me. Knowing others were running with me kept me motivated every week.

Ana Grecius
2025-11-01
The 15K Challenge helped me stay consistent and run three times a week. The training structure really works - I highly recommend it!

Camila Botelho
2025-11-01
I couldn’t run for 2 minutes before, and now I can keep going without stopping. My sleep, energy, and mood all improved - it truly changed my life.

Bruna Reis
2025-11-01
I went from struggling with 5K to finishing my first half-marathon. Cinthia’s feedback and community support made all the difference.

Roberta Bukowski
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Renan Iwayama
2025-11-01
Structured training helped me cut my 10K time and feel stronger every week. Now I’m working toward my first half marathon!

Carla Andrade
2025-11-01






