What is The Gain Plan?
The Gain Plan is built around a simple philosophy: progress should be intentional, measurable, and sustainable.
It’s not about gimmicks or overnight results - it’s about stacking small, consistent wins that compound over time. Every athlete is different, so every plan should be too. That’s why The Gain Plan combines data-driven training with human connection - adjusting weekly based on performance, recovery, and life outside the miles.
Whether you’re chasing a Boston qualifier, building toward your first marathon, or trying to unlock a new level of confidence, the goal is the same: to create structure that fuels progress and turns potential into PRs.
Because when you commit to the process, you don’t just get faster — you gain.
Coach Jake Gain
I’m a six-time marathoner who learned firsthand what’s possible when you train with structure and intention. In hindsight, I was winging my first five marathons. On my sixth I ran a 2:48:23 - a Boston Qualifier - built not on talent or luck, but on consistency, discipline, and a relentless focus on the details most amateur runners never think about.
Marathoning has changed my life in the best way. The process taught me how powerful it is to show up for yourself day after day - not just during peak weeks or flashy workouts, but in the quiet early mornings and small choices that compound over time. Consistency is key.
As I continued to chase improvement, I became deeply curious about why certain approaches work - and that curiosity turned into years of self-study: training theory, nutrition, biomechanics, pacing strategy, shoe tech, recovery systems, data tracking, and race execution. The more I learned, the more I saw how many runners are working hard but missing the structure that turns that hard work into progress.
Now, I coach because I want to pass that knowledge forward - to help other runners cut through the noise, train with clarity, and finally experience the breakthroughs they’re capable of. If you bring the commitment, I’ll help bring you the plan and the process.
