Dami Alao
Running Coach in Alexandria, Virginia
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.
5.0
5 reviews
8+
Lessons taught
14
Years experience
2
Locations
About Dami Alao
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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Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
60-minute private lesson
One hour of one-on-one running built around your goals.
“The plan had real structure but flexed when life got stressful. Some of my favorite memories were suffering through tempo Thursdays together with my coach. He pushed me out of my comfort zone while keeping it human the whole way. Id recommend him to literally anyone, from total beginners to established runners. His method is perfect.”
Julian C.
What Students Say
Zoe B.
1 lesson
I used to psych myself out about everything from cramping, fueling, and whether I could hold pace. But Dami was so confident in his method, and explained it so clearly, that the anxiety just melted away. He kept me healthy, helped me actually understand why we trained the way we did, and it made me feel unstoppable on race day.
Keri H.
1 lesson
What I needed was a plan I could trust and someone holding me to it & thats exactly what I got. Dami’s coaching is calm, supportive, and flexible enough to fit around real life, and the weekly plans with consistent touch-based kept me moving forward. I’m a far more confident racer now.
Marc M.
1 lesson
In under 3 months, Dami changed how I train. The structure was clear, the accountability kept me honest, and the regular check-ins meant I never felt like I was figuring it out alone. I came out the other side a much more confident runner.
Marlene
4 lessons
Dami really helped me understand the process of becoming a better runner.
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Prepaid lessons expire 12 months after purchase.