Whether you are training to improve your 10K time, to survive your first ultra-marathon, or to crush the beer mile, experienced and knowledgeable Longboat coaches can get you to the finish line faster.
Every Longboat member receives informal training advice when they run with the club (whether they want it or not). Members who sign up for optional coaching services are also assigned to one of the club’s coaches (bios listed below), based on their personal goals. The coaches work individually with members to develop a custom training program and offer advice on goal setting, pacing and injury prevention. Athletes are expected to maintain regular communication with their coach and provide updates/reports on their progress.
There is a $75 (+HST) annual fee for coaching services (pricing remains unchanged from 2023). If you are interested in coaching through Longboat or would like further information, please contact us.
Steve Metzger
Steve is a certified NCCP Club Coach (Endurance). Since 2011, he has coached his fellow Longboat members in the pursuit of their personal fitness and competition goals, which have included PBs, many age group awards and club and national age-group records. From the beginning, he has focused on the safe development of athletes whatever their age, focusing on gradual growth, injury prevention, consistent work and personal fulfilment. Steve has also coached elementary school cross country and track and field for the past 25 years and began coaching adults in 2009 with a Running Room marathon clinic.
Geneva Calder
Geneva is a Longboat club member currently living in Vancouver, BC and offering remote coaching services to club members. A former varsity lacrosse player and coach, Geneva is well-acquainted with the transition to finding a new passion in running. After half a lifetime of training to run up and down a 100m field, she has dedicated the past several years to learning the ins and outs of pacing and workouts that cater to goals ranging from 1 mile personal bests to crushing marathon goals.
Whether you are making the transition to running from another sport, just starting to take road or trail running training more seriously or seeking a fresh perspective, or are completely new to running altogether, Geneva is excited to work with you to help make a custom plan that meets your lifestyle and goals!”
This photo was taken at the end of the 2025 Boston Marathon, Geneva’s first (and so far only) time running the race in Boston!