Head Coach

Coach Steve Portis: Long time Distance Runner (youth to masters) and Former Multi-Sport Youth Athlete, Certified Fitness/Athletic Trainer, Coaching Consultant, and Private Running Coach (20+ years). Former 1988-1992 Elite Runner (Best event 5000m 13:47.39)(Sub 1:10 Half Marathoner • Sub 2:30 Marathoner). Current Elite Masters 55-59 Division All-American ranked runner (Missouri State 5k AG Record holder - MM55). As a Masters Runner, Coach Steve has run 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’s, podium finishes, and Boston Qualifiers.

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 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 300). 

I am a committed Coach that is passionate about performance and discipline, with decades of helping clients improve to their highest level of performance possible. As a current Masters All-American runner over 50, I not only understand the dedication required to reach peak performance but also the unique needs and challenges that come with running 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 plans, whether you’re training for a local 5k, tackling a marathon, or simply looking to become a better, healthier runner.”