Running 🏃 lessons with
Dami Alao
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Pay $0 today$71per lesson after trial
Running 🏃 lessons with
Dami Alao
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$71per lesson after trial✨Dami is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with running. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Dami is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with running. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your running coach
I’ve been running since middle school, and one lesson has shaped my coaching more than any certification: the biggest breakthroughs came when I stayed healthy enough to train consistently. That’s why my approach blends individualized run programming with strength, movement quality, recovery, and injury prevention. With backgrounds in both coaching and counseling, I help athletes build awareness, durability, and sustainable habits so progress can compound for years, not just one race cycle.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Alexandria, Virginia
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Years Playing: 14 years
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Accomplishments
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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonOur first session is mostly conversation and assessment, not a hard workout. I want to understand where you’re starting — your history, your goals, how your body moves right now. We’ll do a simple movement and breathing screen, talk through what “easy” should actually feel like, and set realistic expectations. You’ll leave knowing your starting point and why we’re building the way we are. No judgment, no jumping ahead.
Lesson 2-3These early sessions are about building your foundation: breathing mechanics and learning to control effort. Most beginners run too hard, too often — so a big part of this stage is teaching your body what truly easy feels like and why that’s where durability is built. We’ll introduce basic movement drills and start establishing a consistent, repeatable routine you can actually sustain.
Lesson 4-10Now we build your aerobic base. With breathing and effort control in place, we gradually increase volume and consistency in a way your body can absorb without breakdown. You’ll start to feel running get easier at the same paces — that’s the base doing its job. We’ll keep refining mechanics and introduce light structure so you’re progressing on purpose, not by accident.
Lesson 11+Once your base is solid, we layer in threshold and eventually speed work — but only after the foundation can support it. This is where training gets specific to your goals, whether that’s a first 5K, a half, or simply running pain-free for years. The throughline stays the same: build a durable athlete first, chase performance second.
What you need to bringA positive mindset, comfortable running shoes, clothes, and a water bottle
What I can bringExcitement and genuine eagerness to help you accomplish your goal.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!