ITZ Running

01/13/2026

Can you all help us congratulate one of our amazing coaches, of for finishing the D***y Challenge at

This race was extra special for her because she was a client of ITZ when she finished it a couple years ago while she was pregnant with her third. Now running it as a coach for other athletes and being strong in her faith, family, and running she accomplished this amazing challenge again!

We are so proud of you Allyson!

06/21/2025

Ever wanted to embark on an exhilarating journey, like signing up and participating in a 5k or marathon? However, you may have felt overwhelmed by the initial steps, unsure of who to seek guidance from, or uncertain about the requirements involved. Fear not! Our coaches have walked the same path as you, and our athletes have achieved remarkable success. You are not alone in this endeavor, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Visit our website at www.itzrunning.com and complete our new athlete form. As a token of our appreciation, we can even gift you a complimentary 5-week to 5k program to test out our expertise. Imagine having 5 weeks of free coaching and a free local 5k race (Jacksonville, FL athletes only) to kickstart your training.

Rest assured, this is not AI-generated content. We are real people, athletes, and coaches who have shared the same training experiences and will be running alongside you in your races.

Let’s join forces and make your wildest ideas a reality. Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could turn your aspirations into tangible achievements?

06/19/2025

Join for free racing all year long. Click the link to register as a new athlete and we'll contact you about racing the Jax Grand Prix for free!

Go to www.itzrunning.com and click contact, then fill out new athlete registration.
https://form.jotform.com/240445058216149

05/19/2025

For those interested in Cross-Country Conditioning over the summer, program starts June 2nd, sign up by May 30th

This is a paid program for the 10-week Cross Country Training Program. The Plan will have an online/app (TrainingPeaks) the athletes will use for their workouts each week.Program Starts in June 2nd and finishes on August 10th

04/22/2025

Who has got photos of this years Jacket?

02/20/2025

The Gate River Run is coming up next weekend, but smart runners always have their next race lined up!

The Apryle Showers 10K should definitely be on your list—use code ITZ25 to save $5!

And just for fun… can anyone guess who these speedy legs belong to? 😆🏃‍♂️💨

02/04/2025

Worth Re-Posting every year. Who's racing Ortega this year?

What to know 3 tips on how to run the Ortega River Run this weekend?

Coach Macca (aka Chris McCaffrey) won the race in 2020 with a time of 25:47

✅ Start Smart! Hold back a touch for the first half mile as it is mostly downhill. Be the cool kid who sits in the back of the classroom watching everyone else make the mistake of going out too hard.
✅ Stay relaxed 😌. When there exciting things happening around us we tend to hold our shoulders higher than normal. Relax your shoulders and it’ll help your breathing as well.
✅ Go Easy on the Bridge. The mile after the bridge is actually the hardest and has the most elevation change.

There are plenty more tips. Give us a follow and send us a message with questions you may have for this weekends race and we will be sure to get you some insight.

Best running regards!
ITZ Racing Team

12/18/2024

2025 Goals are made easier with a team behind you. will be in your corner for the good days, the bad days, and the ones that make it all worth it!


We’ve got a team of 4 coaches who are looking for
- Disney 🪄 Runners
- Ultra Runners ⛰️
- Boston 🦄 Hopefuls
- Beginner to 5k, to Half Marathon
- Gate 🧢 Earners

If this sounds like you, click the link in bio. 🔗

08/29/2024

Who else is hoping to beat their Celebration 5k time at the Labor Day 5k?

When you have the same race course, you could use personal best time on course as your guide. Though the weather could be different on July 4th than it would be early in September, at least you are on the same course, same turns, same start/finish area and you know the same areas where you might not have felt as strong last time.

I don't typically look at times to harshly, but I do try and remember where I felt strong or not as strong on race courses and I do my best to focus on making those areas better next time. This might result in a faster time, but at least I can walk away from the race with a positive win even if my time didn't get faster.

My advice, try not to focus too much on your time, but rather your effort throughout the races you toe the line on.

MY GOALS from MOST important to least

C Goal - Complete Upright on my own two feet
B Goal - Be better in the middle section and think positively
A Goal - Achieve an average pace faster than 5:45min/mi

Run Jax Labor Day 5K Run 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL, USA - Run Jax Labor Day 5KMonday, September 2, 20245K at 7:30 AM… - September 2, 2024

06/07/2024

Run For The Pies 5k is this weekend. Good luck to our athletes who will toe the line!

Tips for having your best race
1️⃣ review the race course
2️⃣ be hydrating and eat quality foods
3️⃣ have a race plan or goal
4️⃣ have a backup race plan or goal
5️⃣ smile during the race

Running is a gift and we are so grateful to help our athletes shoot for their goals.

05/21/2024

Price will increase to $150 on May 26th! Message us to put your athlete on the early bird list. Registrations will need to be in by June 1st so your athlete can get their schedule.

Program Starts on June 3rd

Summer Cross country Training is right around the corner. DM us to get your athlete 🔒 in at our $99 Early-Bird rate for the 10 weeks of core/strength and run sessions!

05/08/2024

Summer Cross country Training is right around the corner. DM us to get your athlete 🔒 in at our $99 Early-Bird rate for the 10 weeks of core/strength and run sessions!