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Inner Lane

Run Coaching in Chicago
Women-Led & Community-Based

Inner Lane offers personalized endurance coaching for athletes of all levels. Our coaches work with runners toward races such as 5ks, half-marathons, full marathons, ultras, triathlons, and Hyrox competitions.

Through thoughtful coaching, weekly meetups, and real connection, Inner Lane helps athletes grow 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, we build coaching 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 and sustainable training rooted in trust, communication, and care.

Meet the Coaches

Marina Holter

Marina deeply believes in everyone's potential, from those training for their first race to those chasing PRs. Through thoughtful, personalized coaching, Marina guides athletes with run programming, strength training, nutrition, and mindset work. At Inner Lane, she guides runners in holistic training, helping athletes build confidence and consistency while extending their longevity 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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