Trails and Back Coaching         

Start your Trail Running Journey with James Staggs

Personalized Coaching For Your First Race or Your New PR.

Whatever Your Goal is, I have your Plan!

Hi, I’m James Staggs – Your Trail Running/Fitness Coach

With 15 years of coaching experience, a personal training certification since 2017, and a passion for trails sparked by my wife in 2015, I help beginners and beyond conquer trails nationwide. From my Northern Virginia base to clients across the country, I’ve guided runners to their first 5K, and trail races.

I ran my first 5k at 8 years old and am still running in my mid-40s. Let’s hit the trails together!

Check out my writings full of free trail running tips and advice along with a free beginner 5k plan