More than coaching.
A lifelong mission.
L.A.P.S. provides accessible coaching, education, and performance strategies that empower runners to train smarter, stay healthy, and achieve their goals. OUR VISION
To help runners thrive for life by building sustainable habits that improve health, performance and longevity.
OUR MISSION
We take a comprehensive approach that addresses the whole runner.
- Individualized training plans based on your goals and lifestyle
- Date-informed coaching to track, adjust, and improve
- Injury prevention and recovery strategies to keep you consistent
- Mindset and motivation tools to help you stay the course
OUR STORY
Consistency beats intensity
At L.A.PS, was founded by Coach Ernest Cooper, a lifelong athlete, coach, and leader with a passion for helping runners unlock their potential and extend their longevity.
With decades of running and coaching experience-and a deep understanding of what it takes to perform at every stage of life - Ernest created L.A.P.S to bridge the gap between performance and long-term health.
Ernest is a U.S.A.T.F Level 1 Certified Coach, RRCA Certified Running Coach, and proud Ambassador & Leader for Black Men Run. With 10+ years of coaching runners of all levels, Ernest has guided hundreds of athletes to new personal bests while helping them build healthier, more sustainable lives.