About Perfect Pace
Personalized marathon training that adapts to your race, your goals, and your life.
Meet Coach Neil Davis
With 30 years of running experience and a 2:29 marathon PR, Neil brings elite-level insights to runners of all abilities. As one of the top Masters runners in the US and a 5x Boston Qualifier, he combines proven racing experience with a tech-centric coaching philosophy that has guided thousands of runners to achieve their goals.
Credentials & Achievements
"Training Philosophy"
"My tech-centric coaching philosophy combines 30 years of personal racing experience with insights gained from working with top coaches like Vin Lananna, plus an unwavering desire to learn more by studying the methods of legends like Ron Daws, Jack Daniels, and Pete Pfitzinger. Every marathon course tells a different story, and technology allows us to analyze and prepare for these unique challenges in ways that weren't possible before. At Perfect Pace, we leverage data and proven methodologies to build training plans that prepare you for the specific demands of YOUR marathon—not just any marathon."
Our Training Methodology
🏔️ Course-Specific Adaptation
We analyze elevation profiles, typical weather conditions, and course characteristics to build workouts that simulate race-day conditions.
📊 Zone-Based Training
Every workout has a purpose. Using heart rate and pace zones, we ensure you're training at the right intensity to maximize adaptation while minimizing injury risk.
📈 Progressive Overload
Our 12-18 week plans systematically build your aerobic base, lactate threshold, and neuromuscular power. Each phase prepares you for the next.
🎯 Individualized Programming
Your age, gender, fitness level, and goals all factor into your plan. Training is tailored—even for the same race.
🏥 Injury Prevention
Smart progression, recovery weeks, and cross-training keep you healthy through the entire cycle. Undertrained and healthy beats overtrained and injured.
🧠 Mental Preparation
Our plans include pacing strategy, mental techniques, and confidence-building to help you stay strong when it gets tough.
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