Still Getting Faster, Still Having Fun
Proving That Age Doesn't Slow You Down
I started running in my 40s as a way to manage stress and find balance — and it quickly became a lifelong pursuit. What began as one local race turned into marathons, ultramarathons, and multiple finishes in the Boston Marathon, which I now approach with dedicated Boston Marathon training. Now in my 50s, I’m still chasing personal bests through rigorous endurance training — achieving a 2:57 marathon, an 18:30 5K, and a 39:10 10K — and proving that age doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Thanks to the guidance of running coaching, I continue to push my limits.
My Coaching Philosophy
My approach to running coaching combines the latest training theory, recovery science, and fueling strategies to help you train smarter, stay healthy, and reach your goals sustainably. Whether you’re aiming to complete your first 5K, qualify for the Boston Marathon, or redefine what’s possible in your 50s and beyond, I’ll help you get there step by step with effective endurance training.
I especially love working with:
- Masters runners who want to keep progressing while staying injury-free
- Female runners balancing training with busy personal and professional lives
- Runners of all levels who seek expert guidance, structure, and accountability.
Getting Down to Business
Training is Hard, Communication is Key
You'll have unlimited communication via email, text, and/or phone (please text first to schedule a time to chat). Whether you're preparing for the Boston Marathon training or any other events, race plans will be provided for all your races as part of your endurance training and running coaching.
Final Surge, Our Integrated Training Platform
This is the online platform we use to communicate with our athletes during their Boston Marathon training. Once linked to your GPS watch, all workouts and data related to endurance training will be automatically synced. Pacing, heart rate, cadence data, etc., are all automatically recorded for analysis. You are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Comment function in Final Surge to share how all your runs go. This feedback will allow your running coaching to constantly fine-tune your training program, maximizing results while minimizing chances of injury.
Weekly Training Schedule
As an athlete preparing for the Boston Marathon, you are unique, and your personal training program will reflect this. Your endurance training schedules are posted on Final Surge two weeks ahead, ensuring you always know what to expect. Life throws us curveballs constantly, so every running coaching plan is adaptable to the vicissitudes of your schedule.
Monthly Coaching Fee $200
Click on the CONTACT button below to get the ball rolling, then fill out the form, and Kenny will schedule a call to start the process. During this call, we'll have an in-depth conversation about your running history, current training, and goals, including your interest in Boston Marathon training or general endurance training.
After the initial phone call, you'll receive a link to register for running coaching and to submit your payment info. Once you have registered, you'll receive a link to get set up on Final Surge. Training will begin as soon as the first training cycle appears in your Final Surge Calendar. It takes at least 4 months for any training adaptations to take place, so we ask for a 4-month minimum commitment, 6 months for a marathon build.
We understand that life happens, so if you do need to cancel, we ask that you email Kenny (ken.benet@gmail.com) at least 7 days prior to your next billing date.
Success Story!
2025 NYC Marathon
Kenny,
Thanks so much for your support in helping me prepare for the NYC Marathon!
Although I was referred to you with less than 4 weeks until the big day, your running coaching had a major impact on my success!
Training for a marathon is clearly a physical challenge for all, but sometimes the mental game can be as challenging, and I was definitely experiencing a lot of self-doubt.
From our first conversation, however, that changed. Your positivity is contagious and comes across as so genuine – you made me feel like I could achieve my goal from the outset.
While 4 weeks is not a lot of time to make changes in a marathon training program, the advice you provided on fueling and pacing, two areas I had been having trouble with, paid off big – I had the best long run of my entire endurance training (20 miles) after implementing the guidance you provided.
I really appreciated the course strategy and race day tips, including little things like where to have my “fans” placed along the course to provide hydration/fuel and motivation at the toughest parts of the course.
I went into race day feeling confident and well-prepared, a dramatic turnaround from where I was just 4 weeks prior, and soaked in every minute of the 26.2 mile journey like you told me to! I am so thankful for your coaching!
Janet B.
Greenwich, CT
