Greg Rankin

Bio

Greg Rankin is a respected marathon coach and longtime pillar of the Dallas-Fort Worth running community. With a personal best of 2:46 in the marathon, Greg has qualified for and completed the Boston Marathon 9 times out of 10 attempts, including surviving the 2013 bombing. After earning a cross country scholarship to Southwest Texas State (now Texas State), Greg experienced three distinct "running careers" - overcoming a divorce that saw his weight balloon to 232 pounds before staging a remarkable comeback that led to sub-3-hour marathons in multiple age groups. Currently coaching runners of all levels toward their marathon and half-marathon goals, Greg has helped dozens of athletes achieve personal bests and Boston qualifications. His coaching philosophy emphasizes smart training, community support, and the long-term development that comes from consistency and patience. When not coaching, Greg continues pursuing his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states (currently at 20+) and remains an active member of the White Rock Running Co-op. He's also coached at the high school and college levels, including a stint coaching his son's college cross country team. A former corporate IT professional, Greg now dedicates his time to helping others discover what's possible when you combine proper training with the support of a strong running community.