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Personalized run coaching rooted in more

Inner Lane is a Chicago-based, women-led run coaching team.

We offer personalized marathon, half-marathon, and endurance coaching for athletes of all levels.

Through thoughtful coaching, weekly meetups, and real connection, we help athletes grow both on the run & beyond.

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Why Train With Inner Lane

  • We believe great coaching starts with trust. Every athlete receives individualized support, thoughtful communication, and coaching that adapts to real life.

  • From first-time runners to marathoners and ultrarunners, we coach the whole athlete through training, strength, recovery, nutrition, and mindset.

  • Inner Lane was built to create a supportive, welcoming space within endurance sports. We host weekly track sessions, long runs, and community events designed to make running feel connected.

  • Every training plan is individualized to your goals, schedule, experience level, and training history. We combine evidence-based coaching with intuition and athlete feedback.

Coaching Designed
to Grow With You

At Inner Lane, coaching is built around the individual. Whether you’re training for your first race, chasing a PR, or rebuilding consistency, we create training that adapts to your goals, schedule, and life outside of running.

Every athlete receives:

  • Personalized run training tailored to your goals and experience

  • Strength and mobility programming to support durability and performance

  • Ongoing training adjustments based on feedback, recovery, and life demands

  • Direct communication and support from your coach

  • Access to weekly community meetups, track sessions, and team events

We believe long-term progress comes from consistent, sustainable training rooted in trust, communication, and care.

Meet the Coaches

Marina Holter

Marina believes deeply in the potential of every athlete, from first-time 5K runners to marathoners chasing PRs. Through personalized coaching, strength-focused programming, and a holistic approach to training, she helps runners build confidence, consistency, and long-term growth in the sport.

Founder & Lead Coach
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Abigail Newlon

Abigail is a coach, dancer and movement specialist who helps athletes build strength, endurance, and confidence through running. With backgrounds in dance, yoga, and kinesiology, she brings a movement-focused approach to coaching that blends strength, mobility, breathwork, and injury prevention.

Running & Yoga Coach
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Running Coach

Abbie Chaffin

Abbie is a people-first running coach and fitness instructor passionate about helping athletes build sustainable, lifelong relationships with running. A former soccer player and track athlete, she found endurance running after moving to Chicago and quickly became immersed in the city’s running community.

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