🇮🇹 The Italian marathon coach for runners in Italy
Run in Italy. With a real Italian coach.
Rome. Milan. Venice. Florence. Wherever you are running in Italy — I will coach you.
Human 1:1 sessions in English. Hybrid AI support 24/7 between sessions. Small roster: I train a limited number of international runners at any time.
Why a local coach in Italy
You are in Italy for weeks, months, or a full marathon cycle — and generic online plans do not know the roads, the climate, or the elevation of Roma-Ostia at 8am in February.
I am a running instructor certified in Italy by Accademia Italiana Sportiva (AIS) — CSEN, the sports body recognised by CONI (32-hour technical qualification, Turin 29 Aug 2026). Based in central Italy. English-speaking, high-touch, no chatbots at the wheel.
Signature program
The 7-7-7 Program
7 weeks · 7 one-to-one sessions · from 0 to 7 km — or from 7 km to your marathon PB, scaled to you.
- Session 1 — Discovery call + presentation — free, no obligation.
- Sessions 2–7 — Weekly 1:1 video or in-person (Italy) — pace, form, taper, race strategy.
- Between sessions — Full access to Coach Dantes AI — plans, chat, virtual races, 24/7.
Three tiers · numbers from the road
In running, numbers repeat themselves. Your program price is one of them.
Monthly
€210 / month
Ongoing coaching, cancel anytime. 21 km = the half marathon.
Quarterly
€421,95 / 3 months
Three months upfront, ~33% off vs monthly. 42,195 = the marathon in kilometres.
Half-year
€700 / 6 months
Six months upfront, best value at ~€117/month. Full AI + priority support.
Payment is arranged after the discovery call — Stripe payment link, all major cards.
Who it is for
- Marathon tourists — Running Rome / Milan / Venice / Florence and want a local coach who knows the course and the taper for that specific race weather.
- Expats living in Italy — You moved to Rome/Milan/Florence and want an English-speaking coach who understands the Italian running scene.
- Business travellers — On 2–6 month rotations in Milan or Rome — you want continuity while your calendar changes.
- Digital nomads — Based in Italy for stretches, racing here, want a coach who lives 40 minutes from your start line.
Iconic Italian races I prep runners for
| Race | When | City |
|---|---|---|
| Rome Marathon → | March | Roma |
| Milano Marathon → | April | Milano |
| Venicemarathon → | October | Venezia |
| Firenze Marathon → | November | Firenze |
| Rome-Ostia Half Marathon → | February | Roma → Ostia |
Full Italian race calendar available on request — 117+ events with English briefings.
How to start
Every application starts with a free 15-minute discovery call.
Small roster — I coach a limited number of runners at any time. Not everyone is a fit and that is by design.
Email d.testa@gestionepagine.com →FAQ
Do I need to speak Italian?
No. All sessions are in English. Written plans in English or your language of choice on request.
Can we train fully remote?
Yes. Video sessions from anywhere. If you happen to be in central Italy during the program, we can meet in person on the days I have in calendar.
Do I need a medical certificate to race in Italy?
For competitive federal races over 10 km, yes (Italian sports-medicine certificate). Non-competitive events accept a self-declaration. I guide you through it — the visit costs €40–100 in Italy.
Which distances do you coach for?
5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon. No ultra-endurance beyond marathon distance.
Coach Dantes is a service by RunnersClub™ (Gestione Pagine SRL, Rome, Italy · VAT IT14388161003). Trademark filed at UIBM. Payments processed by Stripe. Personal data handled under GDPR.