Coach Jay Murphy is a lifelong athlete and long-time member of the running and outdoor endurance community. He's an experienced coach with 15+ years of coaching, mentoring, and encouraging athletes of all levels, from first-time runners to seasoned road and ultramarathon racers. Jay is also an Investor and Advisor, Heartbreak Hill Running Company.
Coach Jay in his own words:
'My coaching philosophy is rooted in connection, consistency, and adventure. I believe in personalized training that empowers athletes to unlock their full potential—no matter their background or experience level. Every training plan is shaped around your goals, your history as an athlete, and your life outside of sport. I view athletics as a lifelong adventure and coaching as a partnership built on trust. I value forming meaningful relationships with athletes, giving them the confidence to dream big. I’m committed to being an educated, informed, and continually evolving coach."
Learn more about Feed the Furnace Endurance Coaching here.
Testimonials:
Katie, MA
3:07 Marathon Debut
"Jay is a phenomenal coach. It is a huge privilege to work with someone whose genuine love for coaching shines through in every programmed workout and every comment he leaves in my training log. He pushes me to grow without ever pushing past my limits, writing training plans that are appropriately challenging and genuinely fun. I couldn’t ask for a more person-first, athlete-second coach to help me pursue big goals in sport and life. I especially love that he makes joy, community and adventure core parts of training even as we work toward some truly ambitious goals."
Paige, MA
Finisher at Boston, Chicago and NYC in 2025
“Working with Jay has been one of the most meaningful parts of my running journey. For much of my life many people had told me I was unathletic, and I myself believed that for a long time. Jay never did. I was met with belief in me before I even had it in myself! He never saw me as anything but capable. That belief changed everything. What began as a 5K goal turned into three World Marathon Majors in one year! Jay helped me understand that running isn't just about workouts or race times, but about mental strength, resilience and discovering my why. The connection and support I have felt and the consistency we built has been transformational. "
Carley, NH
100 miles Bubbas Backyard Ultra
“Jay's training plan is challenging but adaptive, where he takes the time to work with me based on my goals and where I am at in training and in life. Jay has gotten me to a place in my running journey that I never thought possible - I have become a significantly stronger and a more confident athlete through working with him. He accommodates my love for biking, skiing, and hiking, allowing me to feel productive even on the non-running days. His coaching style not only brings out the best athletes, but fosters healthy mindsets and community building that I'm so thankful for!"
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