Portage’s Leader in Running Coaching, Personal Training, & Injury Rehabilitation

We help runners and active adults move better, run faster, and live a healthy & pain-free lifestyle.

Our Programs

Running Coaching

Want to see better results with your running? The Healthy Running Program is your opportunity to run faster, stronger, and longer with a reduced risk of injury. Whether you’re training for a marathon, half marathon, or 5k, we’ve got you covered! Available in-person in Portage or online.

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Personal Training

Do your goals include building strength, improving flexibility, and continuing to live a healthy & injury-free lifestyle! Our personal training program guided by Garrett McLaughlin is guaranteed to keep you working hard while achieving big results. Available in-person in Portage or online.

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Pickleball Performance Program

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. In order to be a successful and injury-free player, it requires a resilient foundation to withstand the demands of this enjoyable sport. Receive a custom training plan to improve your game! Available in-person in Portage or online.

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Injury Rehabilitation

Get lasting relief from your aches and pains with rehabilitation and manual therapy. Following an in-depth evaluation, we help you understand the cause of your pain and address it once and for all. No gimmicks but long-term results. Available in-person in Portage or online.

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Online Training

If you want to experience our running coaching, personal training, or injury rehabilitation programs but have a busy schedule or do not live in the Portage/Kalamazoo area, we have options for you. Online training is so easy and convenient to get personalized attention from a distance.

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Garrett McLaughlin Athletic Trainer Running Coach Personal Trainer

I am a Licensed Athletic Trainer and Running Coach specializing in strength training/injury prevention, endurance training, & sports injury rehabilitation. After years working in collegiate athletics, I decided to work for myself with the mission to provide runners and the general population a more comprehensive and holistic healthcare & fitness model. In my free time you’ll find me exploring the midwest, fly fishing, and staying active.

I do not believe in cookie cutter programs. Over the years, my clients have seen tremendous results by incorporating a training & rehabilitation approach that is backed by science and carefully crafted to their individual needs. Do you want to be the next success story?

Hello, I’m Garrett!

Meet Garrett

Licensed Athletic Trainer & Sports Medicine

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Personal Trainer

Active Release Techniques (ART) Therapy Injury Rehabilitation

Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Flexibility

Testimonials

"Being a member of Garrett’s RunStrong Challenge has significantly changed my life for the better — I am a stronger, better runner because of him..."

-Kerry B

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"I heard about Garrett through a friend. I've spent the past few years struggling with injury and endurance that had me ready to quit running altogether..."

-Mary L

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"What a thorough assessment I had from head to toe; literally Garrett had me move my toes to see how flexible my feet were! Who does that?"

-Bruce S

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