Vert.run is the #1 leading app for Trail & Ultra runners of all kinds.
Mainstream sport and fitness apps are mostly focused on tracking rather than helping their users improve. Vert.run is changing that. Vert exists to help athletes of all kinds improve their physical and mental fitness through personalized guidance and real-human support, at scale. The human connection that our customers develop with their coaches, the simplicity of our platform and training plans, and also the relationships that our community members create with other like-minded trail runners from all over the world show that have built something that people love and that really works for them. And this is only the beginning.
Mainstream sports and fitness apps are mostly focused on tracking rather than helping their users improve. We are changing that. Vert exists to help athletes of all kinds improve their physical and mental fitness through personalized guidance and real-human support, at scale. The human connection that our customers develop with their coaches, the simplicity of our platform and training plans, and also the relationships that our community members create with other like-minded trail runners from all over the world show that have built something that people love and that really works for them. And this is only the beginning.
Deep understanding and experience with AWS technologies such as AWS Amplify, Lambda functions, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, Cognito, and API integrations.
Proficiency in Node.js and experience developing and using HTTP APIs.
Passion for trail running or any sport (nice to have)
100% remote work
Stock options plan
The opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated team that is revolutionizing the trail-running communityJob Alert: Vert.run is seeking a female trail running coach to join our team! Our mission is to make trail running accessible to everyone, everywhere, and we are looking for someone who shares that passion.
As the trail running coach, you will have:
Experience coaching runners of all levels
People person with great skills for motivating and transmitting the importance of a balanced life and training
Passionate about the trail running community and the values of the sport Proficient in using our coaching platform designed to elevate the coaching experience at scale
Self-motivated and able to encourage athletes
Fluent in English
Passionate about trail running and our mission to make it accessible to everyone, everywhere
Willing to learn and adapt to our coaching platformIf you have a passion for trail running, enjoy working with people, and have the skills we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.
100% remote work Stock options plan The opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated team that is revolutionizing the trail-running communityLet’s make trail running accessible to everyone, everywhere 
“After training with Vert.run, I set a 1.5hr 100K PR on a very technical course…the stats speak for the validity of this platform!”
“Can see progression after just 5 weeks! Way, way more than I ever expected at this price point!”
“Vert.run is an amazing training plan platform run by real humans and awesome athletes.
I would highly recommend Vert run for anyone’s running goal, whether big or small.”
No matter where you are, build strength for the mountains with our jumps routine.
A jumps routine is a vital part of trail running training—especially if you don’t have daily access to the mountains. Jumps exercises aren’t a replacement for training in the mountains, but they sure are a good way to prepare ourselves for them.
When done correctly and methodically, this routine will help you feel stronger and more prepared when heading to the mountains to train or race.
Our routine aims to train two things: your strength and your competence in different types of terrain. These skills safely enable you to run farther and more consistently in the mountains.
The point of doing strength exercises isn’t to look good: it’s to prepare ourselves to run efficiently and reduce risk of injury.
A strength routine plays a key role in your development as a trail runner. We need to prepare our bodies to withstand the impact of running long downhills; to avoid fatigue (and thus avoid falling) in technical sections; and to be a strong, compact ally to our minds during climbs.
Quality > quantity. Don’t be shy about cutting the number of repetitions. It’s way better to do fewer repeats, but to do them with control. Then, you can keep building from there.
Even though at-home exercises aren’t as as fun as running down a mountain, you can’t do the later without first dedicating yourself to the former.
A good core routine builds strength in our upper body (our “core.”) This strength keeps our bodies aligned, which helps us maintain good posture while running. Good running posture = more control = safely cruising those downhills we talked about.
Do these exercises at least once a week ( (but don’t exceed three times per week.)
Don’t be shy about cutting the number of repetitions. It’s way better to do fewer repeats, but to do them with control. Then, you can keep building from there.