Ted Larsen has been an NYRR Group Training coach since December 2019. He holds an RRCA Level II Coaching Certification and has coached runners from all different walks of life and he loves working with runners of all skill levels. Ted's running career didn't start until his junior year at Emerson College, where he ran cross country. Since 2015, he's completed countless shorter distance races and half marathons (he's lost count), as well as multiple marathons.

Q&A with Ted

What program do you coach?
Group Training

How would you describe your coaching style?
Serious about making runners put in the work, while also making sure the mood isn't too serious.

What is your proudest coaching moment?
Helping an individual who had reconstructive ankle surgery complete multiple sub-2-hour half marathons.

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?
I enjoy ladder workouts because they can humble even the most seasoned runners. I don't think I've ever coached someone through a ladder workout where they weren't huffing, puffing, and truly working for it. It's one of those workouts where once you're done you feel really accomplished.

How many years have you been coaching?
5+ years

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below.
• RRCA Level II Certification
• Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher

What is your favorite place to run in New York City?
I love the West Village. There's something about the narrow streets and low buildings that really makes one get lost (because they decided to turn the entire neighborhood on an angle) but that also makes it feel fresh every time I run there.

What is your favorite NYRR race?
United Airlines NYC Half

What is your personal running motto?
You get what you put in.