Head Coach

Coach Steve Portis: Certified Fitness/Athletic Trainer, Coaching Consultant, and Private Running Coach (25+ years). Coach Steve is a former multi-sport youth athlete and long-time accomplished distance runner from youth to unattached elite from 1988-92, going on to compete well at TAC meets (5000m/10000m), which led to collegiate invitational races, and in the following years going on to run competitive times in the half marathon and marathon. Fast forward, Coach Steve is currently an elite Masters 50-59 Division All-American ranked runner (Multi-state 5k Road Masters AG Record Holder). Since deciding to return to competitive running in 2017 as a masters runner after more than a decade away from racing, Coach Steve has run well over 100 races (5K to Marathon) and has made the podium at every race, with dozens of wins, and the rest Top 3 and Masters Awards. Coach Steve has coached hundreds of runners (5k to Marathon) to PR podium finishes and Boston Qualifiers. Coach Steve is a hands-on trainer who runs, trains, and pushes along side his athletes and clients.

Upon sign up for online or on-site running programs (after initial online consultation), you will receive contact and a picture/bio from your assigned coach in addition to constant communication from the Head Coach. If you sign up for our online running program only, we will try to pair you up with other HyperX Runners in your area (Nationwide Over 500). 

I am a committed Coach who is passionate about discipline and performance, with decades of experience helping clients of all ages reach their highest level of performance possible. As a former elite runner and current masters elite runner over 50, I not only understand the dedication required to reach peak performance at any age, but also the unique needs and challenges that come with running and fitness as we age. My approach focuses on proven training methods with a deep understanding of recovery, injury prevention, and maintaining motivation. I coach with a focus on individualized fitness plans, whether you’re wanting to shred a few pounds, training for a local 5k, tackling a marathon, or simply looking to become a better, healthier you. ”