About Us
If you clicked on this webpage a while back the name was Högardh Running Academy, don't get confused it's still the same webpage but with a very positive addition of Diego Estrada as one of the coaches - and therefore the name has changed to RUN DnC.
And you might wonder what RUN DnC stands for?
It simply stands for Run Diego and Caroline
Are you a runner that want to improve your times, reach your goals and develop to your full potential as a runner? Or maybe you aren’t a runner, yet, but want to get started?
Yes to any of the above questions?
Then YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT WEBPAGE
Here at RUN DnC we have a long experience of running, both from currently being runners at the highest level but also from being online coaches for over 8 years.
This is how we will get you to succeed →
🏆 ”THE RUN DnC MODEL” 🏆
This is a proven strategy to reach your goals in running, whatever that may be.
This model focuses on 6 steps:
Questionnaire → Phone Call → Goal Setting → Program → "Focus 5" → Personal Best 🥇
The "Focus 5" is based on five essential areas that will help you become a better runner.
These are:
Running and Technique
Strength and Injury Prevention
Nutrition
Sleep
Mental Toughness
Sounds interesting?
Find more information about us below, or reach out to us if you have questions.
Our Vision
Something we have learned through all of the years in the sport is that each runner responds differently to certain training methods, and the most important factor for success is the individuality of a training program. We put a lot of focus on creating the best coaching plan for each individual, bearing in mind each persons passions and goals. We see running as a way to push beyond the limits, reach high and enjoy the process to reach your dreams.
Diego Estrada
☼ 34 y/o
☼ Started running at age 14
☼ Born in Michoacán, Mexico and raised in Salinas, California
☼ Currently located in Flagstaff, Arizona and Stockholm, Sweden
☼ Bachelor degree in Spanish and Latin American studies at Northern Arizona University
☼ Racing distances: Road races 10km to half marathons
☼ Targeting the marathon distance within the next coming years
☼ Favorite workout: mile repeats!
Caroline Högardh
☼ 31 y/o
☼ Started running at age 12
☼ Born and raised in Halmstad, Sweden
☼ Currently located in Stockholm, Sweden
☼ Lived on and off in Flagstaff, Arizona for past 12 yrs
☼ Bachelor degree in Public Health, Biology and Fitness & Wellness Coaching at Northern Arizona University
☼ Masters degree in Sport Science from The Swedish School of Sport and Health Science
☼ Racing distances: 1500m and 3k steeplechase
☼ Favorite workout: 300m fast reps on the track!
Diego's Career
☆ London Olympics 2012 in 10,000m
☆ World Championships 2013 in 5000m
☆ World Championships half marathon 2018
☆ American Record Holder 25km
☆ 3x American National Champion in 5km, half-marathon and 25km
☆ 11x All-American in College
☆ Chicago Marathon 8th Place finisher
Carolines's Career
☆ Represented Sweden at the European Championships 2018
☆ Represented Sweden in European League Championships 2021
☆ Swedish national runner up 2018 and third place 2021
☆ Hold the 9th fastest steeplechase time ever in Sweden
☆ Swedish and Nordic Junior Champion
☆ Currently hold the 2nd fastest time in the 3000m steeplechase for Northern Arizona University
☆ Ranked top 10 in the steeplechase in the NCAA freshman year of college
PB's n Goals
Diego:
5000 - 13:15
10,000 - 27:30
Half Marathon - 1:00:49
Marathon - 2:11:54
Caroline:
800 - 2:07
1500 - 4.12.50
3k steeplechase - 9:50
Our athletic goal: Olympics 2028 in Los Angeles!
Our mission and goal as coaches is to continuously keep up with the latest research and methods, grow with each athlete and truly help others become better and reach their ultimate goals ☆
