Welcoming Coach Josh: Supporting Runners & Youth Athletes

We’re excited to officially welcome Coach Josh to the ThriveFit team — and if you’re a runner or have a middle school or high school athlete at home, this is big news.

Josh brings over a decade of experience as a personal trainer, high school cross-country and track coach, and a USA Track & Field–certified endurance coach. His passion is simple: help athletes move better, get stronger, and perform with confidence.

And that aligns perfectly with what we believe at ThriveFit.

Why Runners Need Strength Training

Many runners think the way to get faster is just to run more miles. But real performance gains come from building strength, improving mechanics, and reducing injury risk.

At our Ponte Vedra gym, Josh helps runners:

• Improve stride efficiency
• Build strength in the hips and posterior chain
• Increase power and speed
• Reduce overuse injuries
• Develop smarter training plans

Strength training isn’t “extra", it's essential. When paired with intentional programming, runners build durable, resilient bodies.

Supporting Middle & High School Athletes

Youth athletes today are often specializing earlier and training year-round. Without proper strength and mobility work, this can lead to burnout and injury.

Josh works with middle school and high school athletes to:

• Build foundational strength
• Improve running mechanics
• Increase speed safely
• Develop discipline and confidence
• Train in a structured, positive environment

Our approach to fitness is rooted in longevity. For young athletes, that means focusing on proper form, smart progression, and athletic development and not just performance in the next race.

A Smart, Long-Term Approach to Fitness

What makes this partnership powerful is the combination of endurance coaching and structured strength training under one roof.

At ThriveFit, our strength training programs build mobility, stability, and full-body resilience. With Josh’s expertise layered in, runners and youth athletes now have access to:

• Individualized programming
• Personal training support
• Sport-specific strength work
• Accountability and progression

Whether you’re training for your next marathon, looking to shave time off your 5K, or hoping to help your teenager gain confidence on the track or cross-country course, this is the kind of support that makes a difference.

More Than Performance

Josh isn’t just focused on times and splits. He cares about building strong, disciplined athletes who understand the value of hard work, recovery, and consistency.

That’s the culture we value at ThriveFit: strength for life.

If you or your athlete are ready to train smarter, move better, and perform stronger, Coach Josh is now booking sessions at our Ponte Vedra gym.

Let’s build resilient runners and confident athletes together. Reach out to get started today!