Ryan T. Kaelin at the marathon finish line

My Story

From Trying to get into shape
Now I'll Help You Define Your Journey.

A journey of 80+ marathons, 14 countries, and a passion for helping others reach their potential.

The Journey

From Trying to get into shape to excelling at the Marathon

I didn't start as an elite runner. I started as someone who wanted to get back into shape, and to see what I was made of — and running became my proving ground. Over the past decade-plus, I've toed the line at over 80 marathons across 14 countries and 15 states, from the streets of Tokyo to the ice of Antarctica.

I've completed 30+ World Marathon Majors, qualified for and run Boston 11 times, and earned the Abbott Six Star Medal twice — in 2018 and again in 2024. In 2022, I became a 7-Continent Finisher, completing a marathon on every continent, including Antarctica. I'm also an Ironman finisher.

In 2022 I completed marathons on all 7 continents, a goal that took years of planning and pushed me to my absolute limits. Every race taught me something new about training, recovery, and the mental side of endurance sport.

Today, as an ISSA Certified Running Coach and Assistant Cross-Country Coach at Pasco Hernando State College, I bring that same passion and experience to every athlete I work with. Whether you're running your first 5K, chasing a Boston qualifier, or trying to get recognized by a college, I know what it takes — and I'll build the plan to get you there.  Running is more than physical, you need to be mentally prepared.  Let me assist you, so you don't have to make many of the mistakes I have.

Ryan T. Kaelin — FAF Run Co. Running Coach

80+

Marathons Completed

My Personal records

5K
18:40(2021)
10K
39:00(2020)
15K
1:01:07(2014)
Half Marathon
1:24:43(2025)
Marathon
2:57:30(2020)

Qualified to Coach. Proven on the Course.

Credentials & Achievements

ISSA Certified Running Coach

Cert #6667876

2x Six Star Finisher

2018 & 2024

7 Continent Finisher

2022

30+ World Marathon Majors

Marathons

Walt Disney World - Perfect Dopey Finisher

2013–present

Assistant XC Coach

Pasco Hernando State College

Triathlete & Ironman

Sprint, Olympic, Half & Ironman Distances

MBA + BS Marketing

University of South Florida

Race History

On Every Continent. In Every Major.

World Marathon Majors

Tokyo Marathon (3:36:16)2X
Boston Marathon (3:05:58)11X
London Marathon (3:11:39)3X
Cape Town Marathon (3:12:44)1X
Sydney Marathon (2:58:21)2X
Berlin Marathon(2:59:01)3X
Chicago Marathon (2:59:52)10X
New York City Marathon (3:15:29)3X

Global Races

Antarctica Marathon2022
Great Wall MarathonChina
Lisbon MarathonPortugal
Authentic Athens MarathonGreece
Paris MarathonFrance
Marabana CubaHavana
Maraton MedellinColombia
Marathon International de MarrakechMorocco

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