Testimonials

“Mario came up with a program that took into consideration my strengths and weaknesses and developed a training program that helped me to become a more well-rounded runner. In my first 16-week block of training with Mario I set personal bests for the half marathon (1:10:01 – 1:18 PR) and full marathon (2:36:26 – 5:08 PR). He takes a team approach to training, totally investing himself in his athletes and sharing his enthusiasm for improvement through consistent contact by e-mail and phone. I would recommend Mario as a coach for beginners and elite runners alike.”
- Sean McKeon (San Diego, CA)

“My experience working with Mario has been very positive. I have been very impressed with Mario’s knowledge and the training plans he has created for me. The varied workouts are helping me to become a more balanced runner and also keep training interesting and fun. Mario is a very supportive coach and is easy to communicate with, as well as being very accessible. As a mom of 3 active kids, my schedule can sometimes get out of control and Mario has been great at helping me work through those times and has adjusted my workouts accordingly. I am confident that I will continue to improve as a runner with Mario’s help!”
- Carrie Thomas (Austin, TX)

“I’ve been working with Mario Fraioli since my second marathon in 2006. I’m not your typical competitive athlete, as my career requires me to travel 3-4 weeks out of the month to dozens of international and domestic locations, not to mention long hours, bad food and infrequent sleep. Mario worked with it all. He customized training schedules, wrote daily, called frequently, adjusted goals and most importantly, kept me honest with methodical and strategic plans. Under Mario’s tutelage I ran a 2:58 as my second marathon and two years later ran 2:49. If you’re looking for a coach, mentor or consistent and realistic source of inspiration, look no further than Mario Fraioli.”
- Robert Jarrin (Washington, DC)

“I had been running on teams for 8 years and never saw the race results I wanted from the workouts I was doing. Mario took the time to analyze my strengths, my weaknesses, my schedule and my goals, then developed a program with me that was flexible and goal-oriented, identifying the core areas that would make me a better runner and athlete. Thanks to Mario’s guidance and personalized training programs, I logged PR’s for 10 miles, the half marathon, 30k, and marathon! He keeps me motivated, accountable and moving in the right direction.”
- Matthew Bergenholtz (Glastonbury, Conn.)

“Since I started working with Mario, I’ve been extremely impressed with his ability to adapt my training schedule when something unexpected catches me by surprise. Always accessible by e-mail or phone, he takes the time to explain the purpose of every workout and answer any questions that arise. Thanks to Mario’s guidance, I’ve lost weight, gained confidence and renewed my excitement for running.”
- Eugene O’Donnell (Bolton, Mass.)

“After a few years away from competitive running, the two things I was looking for in a coach were experience and availability. Mario provides both in abundance. As I prepare for my first marathon, he works closely with me to make sure all my bases are covered: training, nutrition, equipment and doing the “little things” to supplement my running and keep me injury free.”
- Casey Kellogg (Shrewsbury, Mass.)

“Mario did an amazing job with my training plan, making all the necessary adjustments depending on how I was feeling a particular week or when injury/illness was a factor. I would highly recommend him to anyone with serious running goals. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite runner, Mario gets it done!”
- James Casady, MPT, owner of Ashland Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine (Ashland, Mass.)