Terms, waiver & privacy

Coaching terms

These terms are an agreement between you (the "athlete") and Pacer Running Company, owned and operated by Owen Pittman in Indianapolis, Indiana ("Pacer," "I," "me"). By paying for coaching, checking the agreement box at checkout, or starting a training plan, you agree to these terms, the waiver and release below, and the privacy policy.

What coaching includes

• A personalized training plan delivered on your own private training page (Notion), updated weekly.
• Training paces and zones based on your fitness, adjusted as you improve.
• Messaging support and periodic check-ins by phone or video call.
• Strength and mobility programming (Training + Strength tier and above) and general fueling guidance (Training + Strength + Nutrition tier).

Pricing and billing

• Coaching is billed monthly: Training Only $39, Training + Strength $49, Training + Strength + Nutrition $59 (prices may change with 30 days' notice).
• Payments are processed by Stripe and renew automatically each month until you cancel.
• You can cancel anytime by emailing or texting me before your next billing date. Your coaching continues through the end of the month you've paid for.
• Payments are non-refundable, including partial months, except where the law requires otherwise.

Your responsibilities

• Give me accurate information about your health, injuries, training history and schedule, and keep it updated.
• Listen to your body. Stop and tell me if you feel pain, dizziness, chest discomfort or anything unusual, and get medical help when needed.
• Follow the advice of your doctor or other health professionals. If it conflicts with your plan, their advice wins.
• Train in safe places and conditions, and follow traffic laws and race rules.

Not medical advice

I am a running coach, not a doctor, physical therapist or registered dietitian. Nothing I provide, including training, strength, mobility or fueling guidance, is medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Check with a physician before starting any new training program, especially if you have a medical condition, an injury, are pregnant, or haven't exercised regularly.

Results

Every runner responds differently. I'll do my best to help you reach your goals, but I can't guarantee any specific race time, result or outcome.

Your training page and materials

Your plans and materials are for your personal use only. Please don't share, sell or republish them. I may share anonymized training ideas or, only with your permission, your results and story on the Pacer website and social media.

Ending coaching

You may stop at any time as described above. I may end or pause coaching if it is no longer a good fit, if payments are not made, or if continuing would be unsafe, and I'll let you know in writing.

General

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana. If any part of them is found unenforceable, the rest still applies. I may update these terms; the effective date above will change and I'll tell active athletes about meaningful changes.

Waiver & release

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights, including your right to sue.

Assumption of risk

I understand that running, strength training and related exercise involve inherent risks, including but not limited to muscle, bone and joint injuries; overuse injuries; heat illness, dehydration and cold exposure; falls; contact with traffic, cyclists, animals or other people; heart attack, stroke or other medical emergencies; and, in rare cases, permanent disability or death. I understand these risks can happen even when training is properly planned and carried out. I voluntarily choose to participate and I accept all of these risks, known and unknown.

Health and fitness

I confirm that I am physically able to participate, that I have told my coach about any medical conditions, injuries or medications that could affect my training, and that I have consulted, or had the opportunity to consult, a physician before starting.

Release of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release, waive and discharge Pacer Running Company, Owen Pittman, and their agents and representatives from any and all claims, demands, losses, damages or liability arising from or related to my training, workouts, races, or use of any coaching services or materials, including claims arising from ordinary negligence. This release does not apply to gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

Indemnification

I agree to cover any costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, that Pacer Running Company or Owen Pittman incur because of a claim brought by me or on my behalf that is released by this waiver.

Emergency care

If I am injured or become ill, I authorize emergency medical treatment as needed and understand that I am responsible for any costs.

Athletes under 18

If the athlete is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must review and agree to these terms, this waiver and the privacy policy on the athlete's behalf before coaching begins, and confirms they have the authority to do so. I do not coach athletes under 13.

Acknowledgment

By checking the agreement box at checkout, signing, or beginning coaching, I confirm that I have read this waiver, understand it, and agree to it voluntarily.

Privacy policy

I keep your information private and only use it to coach you and run Pacer.

What I collect

• Application form: name, age, email, phone, location, running history, weekly mileage, injuries, goals, and anything else you choose to share.
• Intro calls: the details you enter when booking (name, email, time). Calls may be recorded and transcribed for my notes. I'll tell you at the start of the call, and you can ask me not to record.
• Training: what you log on your training page, messages, race results, and activity data you choose to share (for example, Strava).
• Payments: handled entirely by Stripe. I never see or store your full card number.

How I use it

To review your application, schedule calls, build and adjust your training, communicate with you, process payments, and keep basic business records. I do not sell or rent your information, and I do not use it for advertising.

Services that help me run Pacer

Your information is stored or processed by trusted providers only as needed to run coaching: Webflow (website), Web3Forms (form delivery), Google Workspace (email and calendar), Calendly and Google Meet (scheduling and calls), Notion (training pages and athlete records), Stripe (payments), and ntfy (a private alert to my phone that includes only your name and a short summary of your running, never your phone number, age or injury details). Each provider has its own privacy policy.

Your results and photos

I'll only feature your name, results, story or photos on the website or social media with your permission, and you can ask me to remove them at any time.

How long I keep it

While you're coached and for a reasonable period after, so I can pick up where we left off and keep required business records. Applications from people who don't start coaching are deleted on request.

Your choices

You can ask to see, correct, or delete your information at any time by emailing owen@pacerrunningcompany.com.

Young athletes

I don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. Athletes 13 to 17 need a parent or guardian's permission to apply and train.

Contact

Pacer Running Company · Owen Pittman · Indianapolis, Indiana · owen@pacerrunningcompany.com

Effective October 15, 2026