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Welcome to Inner Lane – a running coaching network that empowers athletes to reach their full potential through mindfulness, movement, and endurance training.

Whether you're training for a marathon, half marathon, or a personal running goal, Inner Lane provides expert personalized coaching to help you grow stronger, faster, and more resilient—both physically and mentally.

Inner Lane is a woman-owned, Chicago-based running coaching service specializing in the Chicago Distance Series races, including the Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 13.1, and the Chicago Marathon.

PERSONAL TRAINING PLAN

Inner Lane is more than just run coaching—it’s a team. Our Chicago-based team of coaches provides personalized running plans, intentional strength training, and science-backed guidance to help you achieve your goals.

Whether you're training for a marathon or half marathon or building endurance, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Each customized training plan strengthens your mind-body connection and improves performance.

We’re honored to be part of your running journey.

  • 1-on-1 Coaching

    • $245 per 4-week block

    • Includes complimentary consultation call

    • Includes weekly 30-minute calls, personalized plans, and continuous support

    Programs

    • $145 per 4-week block

    • Goal-oriented options are available for 8, 12, or 16 weeks

    • Includes complimentary consultation call

  • Specific

    • Our individualized training plans are customized to your specific intentions to help you progress.

    Intentional

    • Throughout our time working together, we'll prioritize connecting mindfulness to movement.

    Empowering

    • Our training will leave you proud of the work that you have done, with
a lasting relationship with running.

  • The Emerging Athlete Fund provides financial assistance to dedicated athletes facing financial obstacles, ensuring access to quality coaching and support for their progress.

    Learn more about the fund here.

  • Personal training costs between $145 and $245 per four-week training block. If cost is a barrier to your goals, please get in touch.

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MEET THE FOUNDER & LEAD COACH

Marina Holter is a dedicated running coach with a lifelong passion for the sport. Running became more than just a habit from an early age—it became a foundation for self-discipline, resilience, and personal growth. Throughout life’s highs and lows, running has remained a constant, shaping her into the coach she is today.

With a deep belief in every athlete’s potential, Marina is committed to helping runners of all levels—from beginners to marathoners—develop strength, confidence, and a deeper mind-body connection through personalized coaching.

  • 〝Working with Marina to train for the Berlin Marathon was a breath of fresh air! Coming out of this training cycle, I celebrate myself more often not only in physical achievements, but more importantly in life. Anyone would be lucky to work with Marina, she's a dream come true!!!〞

    Abbie

  • 〝As a running beginner, I appreciated being met at my current level, instead of being challenged to the point where training would no longer be enjoyable. Marina has a lot of patience, good strategies and a very encouraging approach as a coach that really helped me get back into a consistent flow.〞

    Sierra

  • 〝You've taught me how far my body can go and that I can do what I thought was the impossible. Finishing the marathon was my major goal and I don't think I would've been able to do it with your guidance. Another great achievement was that I was able to run a sub 9 mile for my miles trial with you. Something I never imagined I could do.〞

    Manny

Mindfulness & Movement

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WHY I’M SETTING BIGGER GOALS THIS YEAR

And continuing to grow my horizons.

Jan 1, 2025 • Marina Holter

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SO YOU GOT INTO THE CHICAGO MARATHON; NOW WHAT?

Happy Chicago Marathon lottery day to all those who celebrate.

Dec 12, 2024 • Marina Holter

Two people jogging on a track outdoors, a man in front and a woman behind, with buildings and trees in the background.

WHEN MOTIVATION GETS TOUGH, TURN TO GRATITUDE

A short musing on positive neural pathways, the return to running, and gratitude lists.

Nov 29, 2024 • Marina Holter

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Colorful gradient background with text announcing "Office Hours" and details: "Thu Oct 10 @ 7 AM @ Jones Track Pre-Marathon Meditation."

Follow Along.

Follow Along.

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