About Coaching on the Run

The mission of Coaching on the Run is to provide a transformational experience for runners who want to take more leadership in their life so that they may experience more energy, engagement and enjoyment in their personal and professional lives. 

​Through a combination of positive psychology, and proven life, leadership, high performance and run coaching methods and tools, Coaching on the Run serves runners at all levels who are looking to unlock their potential, pursue big goals, reach new limits, and have more purpose, passion and power in their life and work through running and fitness.

About Matt

Matt Mills, MA, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP is an experienced coach, speaker, and writer who helps runners who are ready to take bold action for major change in their life, and are eager to accomplish their top running and self-leadership goals.

Matt has years of experience working with individuals as a professional coach, guiding them to take more leadership in their life and career, as well as achieve their personal running bests.

Prior to becoming a professional coach, Matt has worked in the entertainment industry as a film development executive, and in higher education as a career counselor guiding aspiring creatives in their career paths.

​As a runner, Matt is a former NCAA cross-country and track and field competitor, current road racer, and 10-time marathoner.
 
Matt’s background, training and experience as a professional coach has helped hundreds of individuals take leadership to discover more fulfillment, freedom and purpose through running so that they may have more engagement, energy and enjoyment in their life.
 
Matt holds a Master of Arts degree in Guidance and Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, is an iPEC trained Certified Professional Coach (CPC), a certified running coach through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

When not busy with his professional pursuits, Matt enjoys the Southern California lifestyle with days at the beach, staying active and training for his next marathon, and exploring the diverse culture of Los Angeles with his wife Alyson.