Welcome To In Flight Running!

Your Destination For Improved Running and Racing


Registration For Our 2024 Spring Training Season Ends On February 29th!

Training Starts March 2nd!

Train with us this spring & maintain your base, rebuild it or train for your next spring or summer race
Let us help you train for your first or next best race from the 5K to Marathon distance.  Train with In Flight and get the group running, support, coaching and welcoming running community you need to succeed!  Runners Of All Abilities Are Welcome!  Learn the sport of running from the ground up or continue your quest for a new personal best at any distance with In Flight Running . Not training for a race?  No worries!  In Flight Running also welcomes runners who just want to improve their running, start a running maintenance schedule, get in shape, lose weight and meet new friends to run with.  

Get our best deal of the year now on the following programs:

  • 2024-25 Year Pass – March 2, 2024 – Feb 8, 2025 – Registration closes Feb 29th!
    48 weeks, 45 Sat long runs, 40 Tue AM interval workouts, 40 Tue PM interval/training runs. Year Pass bundles Spring and Prime seasons for an entire year of In Flight coaching, training and support.
  • 2024 Spring Membership – March 2, 2024 – May 25, 2024 – Registration closes Feb 29th!
    12 weeks, 11 Sat long runs, 12 Tue AM interval workouts, 12 Tue PM interval/training runs.  We take one Saturday long run off on March 23rd for a team road trip to Brenham to race the Bluebell Ice Cream Half, 10K and 5K.
  • 2024-25 Prime Membership – June 8, 2024 – Feb 8, 2025 – Early registration pricing ends April 30th
    36 weeks, 34 Sat long runs, 28 Tue AM interval workouts, 28 Tue PM interval/training runs.  Prime is our Primary training season to get you trained up and race ready for fall and winter races.

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Group Member Training Runs Offered While In Season – Click here for training locations:  

  • Tuesday 5:15 AM Intervals (track & hills) – Workouts alternate between track and hill training.  Track workouts at Memorial Park.  Hills workouts include 10 different hill circuits along White Oak and Buffalo Bayous. 
  • Tuesday 6:15 PM Intervals – Workouts alternate between track & hills.  All track & hill workouts are held at Memorial Park.  
  • Saturday 6:00 & 6:30 AM Long Runs – Fully, fluid-supported (alkaline water & Gatorade), group runs ranging from 3 to 20+ miles. Runs originate for the Houston Heights area at Yale Dr & I10.
  • Thursday PM Happy Hour Runs – Once in a while we grab an evening run followed by a Happy Hour for dinner and drinks.
  • Sunday AM Trail Runs –  Monthly, Sunday morning trail runs venturing out to beautiful, Federal, State and County parks within an hour drive of Downtown Houston.

Easy To Follow Electronic Training Schedules & Coaching Tools:

  • Members are provided with an online training schedule specific to their running goal or next race.
  • We meet you at your current skill level & weekly mileage to safety progress you towards your running goal or race. 
  • Training & race schedules are easily accessible via on-line or via a smartphone app.
  • Training schedule system builds in accountability with daily email alerts to let you know what’s up next on your schedule
  • Have more than one race goal?  No problem!  We provide as many race running schedules as you need during your training season
  • Private members only app with coaching tips without the distraction and drama of social media groups!

Don’t Train Alone!  Run With Houston’s Most Welcoming Pack Of Runners!

Get the coaching and support you need to take your running to the next level!  For more info or to register today click here.

Got questions?  Call or text Coach Michael Merlino at 832-619-9280 so he can learn more about your running and share how In Flight can help you.  You can also use the pop up chat window to the bottom right of this page to contact him.  Make sure you type in your email and phone # when chatting so he can get back with you within 1 business day if he misses you.

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Thanks For Visiting Us!
Here’s The Rundown On What We Do & How We Can Help You!

Coach Michael Merlino here.  I’m the Founder & Head Coach of In Flight Running.  I’ve been a running coach and fitness trainer for 25 years and coach runners and fitness clients on weight management, general fitness, improving sports performance and being the best runner they can be.

2024 will be In Flight Running’s 21st year of coaching and helping runners in Houston and world-wide to improve their running and get race ready.

If you live in the Greater Houston area we would love to have you on board as a member of our In Flight Running Team.  We welcome runners of all skill levels.

With an In Flight membership, you can train for any race distance from the 5K to Marathon level or just run for fun.  Get the awesome support you need to succeed, meet and train with fellow runners who love the sport, and receive the professional coaching and personal attention you need to thrive as a runner.

Beyond group and one on one run coaching in the Houston area, In Flight Running also offers online coaching for runners anywhere in the world.  No matter where you live, we can coach you and help you become a better runner!

Take our website for a spin, explore our programs and check out our free resources including our Blog, Radio Show Replays, YouTube Channel and more.  Click here to subscribe to our email newsletter or follow us on social media at the links above.  For a rundown of our most popular Houston and online training programs and services for runners, check out the memberships and coaching services pages.  Thanks for stopping by and we hope you join us.  Get the support and coaching you need to truly “make the miles count”!

Coach Michael Merlino
Founder, Head Coach
In Flight Running
“Make the miles count!” TM

info@inflightrunning.com
Call or Text Us @ 832-619-9280