Noah Stockton – Bentonville Running Coach
$45.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
5x State-champion coach with kinesiology background helping runners balance training, life, and performance from the 800m to marathon.
Description
Bentonville running coach Noah Stockton helps balance life, work and family while specializing in athletes training for anything from the 5K to the marathon, along with in base building, strength and mobility, and helping athletes return from time off or from injury recovery. Reach out to Noah below to get started.
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate
TYPES: Road, Track
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: VDOT
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Bentonville, AR
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only
SPECIALTIES
I work best with athletes training for anything from the 5K to the marathon. I also specialize in base building, strength and mobility, and helping athletes return from time off or from injury recovery. I also try to help runners who are balancing family, work, and life, so I make sure training fits into that.
PHILOSOPHY
I believe running should be sustainable and enjoyable. My job as a coach is to create individualized training that challenges you but also works with your schedule and life. I use evidence-based training principles but keep things flexible, so you can enjoy the process and build confidence without burning out.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
I’ve been a high school cross country and track head coach for four years, leading my team to 5 state championships, multiple all-state athletes, and conference titles. I’ve also written training for runners coming back after a break, first-time half marathoners, and athletes chasing PRs. With my background in kinesiology and sports management, I make sure strength, mobility, and injury prevention are part of the plan as well.
ABOUT ME
I’m a former teacher, a coach, a husband, a dad, and a musician. I have ran 14 half marathons in 10 states now, with an aim to run a race in all 50 states. I hold two master’s degrees, and I’ve spent most of my career in education/athletics. During my time at Friends University, I competed in NAIA division cross country. Outside of coaching and running, I love playing piano and spending time with my wife and daughter.
BIG INFLUENCES
I pull from Arthur Lydiard’s ideas on endurance, Jack Daniels’ training models, and lessons I learned from great coaches I worked with in high school and college. I also take Eliud Kipchoge’s catch phrase to heart: No human is limited. We are all capable of great things, and my aim is to bring that out of you.
RACING HISTORY
I have ran since 2016, with some breaks from then until now. I have ran 14 half marathons, with the first being the Bentonville Half marathon in 2016 and the fasted being the Revel Rockies Half Marathon in 2023. From 2019-2020, I ran for Friends University (NAIA) with some of my seasons being affected by covid. After a long break, I am beginning to train again for new races.
CERTIFICATIONS
- I have a bachelors and masters in kinesiology & sports management.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 5 State championships
- KCAC Athletic Scholar
- HAWGS Illustrated Program of the Week
PRs
- 5k: [18:39] (11/2019)
- 10k: [38:56] (07/2019)
- Half Marathon: [1:53.03] (06/03/2023) Revel Rockies Half Marathon
CONTACT NOAH
Finding a coach who is a great fit for you is really important. We encourage you to email your coach prior to signing up so you can connect, communicate, and ensure a good athlete/coach fit.
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