• 20+ YEARS OF COACHING

• 5K to Ultramarathoner!

• TRAIL RuNNING ENTHUSIAST

• ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA, CERTIFIED COACH

• Co-Founder of Bay Area Youth Running Partners

• RUN CLUB SF COACH

Coach Toby is known for his passion for running and his ability to inspire athletes of all levels. An accomplished runner, he has competed in scores of races across all distances, from 5Ks to ultramarathons. Toby has also run every single street in San Francisco, blending his love for running with a sense of adventure and exploration!

Passionate about trail running, urban adventures, and exploring new challenges and opportunities through the sport of running, Coach Toby is dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy running while improving their health and fitness, whatever their aspirations may be. Toby’s extensive coaching background includes serving as Head Coach for the National AIDS Marathon Training Program and the American Cancer Society DetermiNation Half Marathon Training Program. As a Co-Founder of Bay Area Youth Running Partners and a Volunteer Coach for the Academy of Art University NCAA Division II Track & Field Team, he has mentored athletes across all age groups.

Toby’s experience spans leading group programs and runs for Run Club SF, San Francisco Road Runners Club, Golden Gate Triathlon Club, Marathon Matt’s Half Marathon & Marathon Training Program and Fleet Feet, as well as providing personalized guidance in other structured endurance training initiatives.

Toby has worked with brands such as PATH Projects, Lululemon, and Nike, consulting on product development for running gear and helping brands better understand the needs of runners across various terrains and distances.

With a coaching philosophy rooted in consistency, encouragement, and community, Toby is known for his kind and patient approach with his runners, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey. He is particularly passionate about introducing more runners to the joys and rewards of trail running.

As a person of color, Coach Toby is a strong advocate for making running accessible and inclusive for all, striving to create a welcoming environment where runners of all abilities and backgrounds feel empowered to participate and succeed.