Level up your running game and become a better, faster, and stronger runner.
Start your moonshot journey with our marathon training & coaching PLANS
Discover what sets us apart and elevate your run with:
More than a plan—it’s personal:
Guidance and motivation, tailored just for you.
A flexible schedule:
Run whenever it works for you, putting you in charge.
Productive and uplifting workouts:
Every workout contributes to your progress.
About
At Moonshot RC, we believe in more than just going the distance; we’re here to help you in pursuing your own moonshot marathon project, one endorphin and dopamine burst at a time.
We specialize in providing custom, individualized training plans and equipping you with the essential tools to improve. Regardless of where you are on your running path, let’s embark on a moonshot marathon adventure. Our supportive community ensures that you’re not just achieving personal bests; you’re doing it alongside like-minded individuals who share the same passion for progress.
Every athlete understands that progress—the most rewarding aspect of training—is fueled by dedication, consistency, and hard work. While you’ll undoubtedly engage in challenging workouts with us, our mission is to guide you through this process effectively, making it both enjoyable and accessible.
Methods
Our approach goes beyond workouts, integrating modern tools and the latest insights for an effective and exciting training journey. With a focus on both physiological and mental strength, we set you up for success.
Adaptive Training
Planning is about you. We create tailored training plans and workouts, focusing on enhancing the key determinants of your running performance, such as VO2max, lactate threshold, and running economy. These plans adapt to your goals, fitness level, and unique needs.
Structured Flexibility
We offer structure and guidance while keeping flexibility in mind. We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we’ll help you adapt your training to keep you on course. It’s the consistency of your training that will drive the largest improvements in your running performance.
Constructive Feedback
With us, expect constructive insights and data driven feedback to make improvements. We emphasize that interaction and dialogue between runners and a coach are key elements for staying on track, overcoming challenges, and maintaining motivation throughout.
Perceived Effort
Go beyond pace and heart rate; tune into your rating of perceived effort (RPE). Understanding your limits and key ‘thresholds’ intuitively is vital for effective training, injury prevention, and faster racing. Skillful runners, who embrace comfortable and easy efforts, can excel on more demanding days. Learn more.
Digital Integration
Your plan and workout are seamlessly accessible through Final Surge, a dedicated training platform for runners and coaches. This allows for analyzing data, tracking progress, and optimizing training strategies. With workout sync you will receive guidance right at your wrist, making your training experience easier and more accessible.
Positive Psychology
Running isn’t just about crossing finish lines—it’s about enjoying every step. We empower you to build positive habits that extend beyond running, infusing fun into your fitness routine. The discipline, dedication, and joy cultivated along the way create a positive impact on your personal and professional life.
Methods
Our approach goes beyond workouts, embracing modern tools and the latest insights for an effective and exciting training journey. With a holistic focus on nutrition, mental strength, and recovery, we set you up for success.
Adaptive Training
Planning is about you.
We create tailored training plans and workouts, focusing on enhancing the key determinants of your running performance, such as VO2max, lactate threshold, and running economy. These plans adapt to your goals, fitness level, and unique needs.
Structured Flexibility
We offer structure and guidance while keeping flexibility in mind.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we’ll help you adapt your training to keep you on course. It’s the consistency of your training that will drive the largest improvements in your running performance.
Constructive Feedback
With us, expect constructive insights and data driven feedback to make improvements.
We emphasize that interaction and dialogue between runners and a coach are key elements for staying on track, overcoming challenges, and maintaining motivation throughout.
Perceived Effort
Go beyond pace and heart rate; tune into your rating of perceived effort (RPE).
Understanding your limits and key ‘thresholds’ intuitively is vital for effective training, injury prevention, and faster racing. Skillful runners, who embrace comfortable and easy efforts, can excel on more demanding days. Learn more.
Digital Integration
Your plan and workout are seamlessly accessible through Final Surge, a dedicated training platform for runners and coaches.
This allows for analyzing data, tracking progress, and optimizing training strategies. With workout sync you will receive guidance right at your wrist, making your training experience easier and more accessible.
Positive Psychology
Running isn’t just about crossing finish lines—it’s about enjoying every step.
We empower you to build positive habits that extend beyond running, infusing fun into your fitness routine. The discipline, dedication, and joy cultivated along the way create a positive impact on your personal and professional life.
Coach
With over a decade of experience in endurance sports, both as an athlete and coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge to your running endeavors. My achievements (or moonshots) include a personal best of 2h39 in the marathon (Berlin, 2018 – starting from a 3h23 debut in Rotterdam, 2013) and I’ve proudly completed all six Marathon Majors in under 3 hours (see marathon track record).
As a husband and father of two, living abroad with a full-time job, I know firsthand the importance of structure and guidance in training. Balancing family life, professional responsibilities, and my own running ambitions has taught me the value of efficient and effective training methods. Following a training plan and logging workout after workout, however, transcends the physical benefits of exercise. With the right approach, running can serve as a sanctuary for the mind amid the daily hustle, fostering creativity and space for new ideas.
To me, running has evolved into more than just achievements on the clock; it’s about the enduring friendships I’ve formed, the daily habit it’s become, and the mentality it’s instilled in me. Sharing expertise and engaging in dialogue with friends, coupled with witnessing substantial progress, also ignited a passion for growth and achievement in others. Now, as a coach, I blend personal experience with the latest insights in exercise physiology and positive psychology. Together, we’ll build a better runner and enjoy every step of progress!
—Lennart
Testimonials
I started running with Lennart when we met as colleagues fresh out of university. I had always been a great sports enthusiast but had never realized the impact science-based training could have on improving performance.
Until then, I believed in the old adage ‘harder is better’. The contrary was true.
Although I was skeptical of Lennart’s approach, which suggested easing the pace on many of my runs, it was impossible to resist his drive and enthusiasm about running and getting faster. It didn’t take long until I noticed that the weekly interval and threshold sessions he suggested made me fly. Importantly, these sessions made training more diverse and FUN.
My first marathon with Lennart’s training shaved 35 minutes of my PB. Over the years I have further developed and now become a consistent ‘sub-3’ runner, achieving my fastest time—running shoulder to shoulder with Lennart—of 2h48. Apart from the athletic improvement I have noticed a spillover effect in work and private life. I believe there is great value in doing hard things. You gain energy and confidence, becoming more focused and self-directed.
Lastly, I have had many coaches in my life, but Lennart easily ranks among the best. He effortlessly combines his enthusiasm and drive with patience and understanding. He knows how to push me to my limits, but he also knows when to back off. The guy has a gift.
Gijs K., Munich Marathon (2h48)
5/5 Stars and highly recommend Lennart and his Moonshot Run Club (MRC) program.
They embody the 3P’s for me:
Professional: Lennart uses a fully tailored, athlete specific, data driven (scientific) approach to his training program. This empowers the athlete knowing it is the best and most personal program designed specifically for the individual. It provided the specific training adaptations (stimulus) I needed to progress and make massive gains both physiologically (faster splits) but more importantly the joy in running (I was always super excited and pumped for the next session).
Personal: Designing a program is step one yet most important and the real difference vs other coaches and programs was Lennart’s coaching style. He is empathetic, great at listening and understanding and always seeks the best physical and mental well-being for his athletes. This makes it fun and highly motivating to follow tough training sessions and a major marathon (8-12 weeks) build up. Lennart provides CMOTs (coaching moments of truth); from his wealth of experience and knowledge he knows when to step in or when to step back. This makes the difference vs. other coaches and programs.
Personal Records: Proof is in the pudding. I have competed in two Ironman World Championships, 15+ road marathons and multiple ultra trails, yet I have never made so much gains as I have done with Lennart and MRC. Going from a 2:55 marathon to a 2:45 in less than 8 weeks prep. I had the race of my life; Lennart’s racing strategy, taper week guidance and final pep talk before race day made me believe, made me fly and made me race with a smile all the way to the finish line.
If you are a beginner to a seasoned endurance athlete Lennart and MRC is the place to be. Most importantly you will fall in love with running, enjoying the (training) journey and smashing your goals/PR. Let’s GO!
Florian D., Amsterdam Marathon (2h46)
Services
Curious about our services? Reach out for a casual chat—no obligations, just a chance to get to know each other and discuss how we can boost your running experience! You can also start with one of our tried and tested training plans and upgrade to a coaching plan anytime.
Plan
Basic
39€
PAY-PER-PLAN, STARTING AT 39€
- Tried and tested (half) marathon training plans for all levels
- Individualized training intensities (heart rate, pace, perceived effort)
- Flexible planner to move/swap workouts
- Workouts synced to your Garmin and Apple devices
Plan & Coaching
Standard
99€
PER MONTH
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Personal intake
- Custom-made training plan
- Performance monitoring of training data
- Support and feedback via WhatsApp and Final Surge
- Monthly check-in and calibration of training plan
- Bi-monthly coach call with progress review and training outlook
- Race day support with detailed fuel plan and pacing strategy
Plan & Coaching
Pro
179€
PER MONTH
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Personal intake
- Custom-made training plan
- Performance monitoring of training data
- Support and feedback via WhatsApp and Final Surge
- Bi-weekly check-in and calibration of training plan
- Monthly coach call with progress review and training outlook
- Urgent training plan adjustments
- Taper madness helpline—those who know, know
- Race day support with detailed fuel plan and pacing strategy
Final Surge Integration
All training plans are delivered through the FinalSurge training platform. In here, you’ll easily log workouts and the platform’s data analysis helps us track your progress. It integrates seamlessly with your devices and its communication features ensure that we are aligned and optimizing your training for success.
Services
Curious about our services? Reach out for a casual chat—no obligations, just a chance to get to know each other and discuss how we can boost your running experience! You can also start with one of our tried and tested training plans and upgrade to a coaching plan anytime.
Training Plan
Basic
39€
PAY-PER-PLAN, STARTING AT 39€
- Tried and tested (half) marathon training plans for all levels
- Individualized training intensities (heart rate, pace, perceived effort)
- Flexible planner to move/swap workouts
- Workouts synced to your Garmin and Apple devices
Coaching
Standard
99€
PER MONTH
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Personal intake
- Custom-made training plan
- Performance monitoring of training data
- Feedback via WhatsApp and Final Surge
- Monthly check-in and calibration of training plan
- Bi-monthly coach call with progress review and training outlook
- Race day support with detailed fuel plan and pacing strategy
Coaching
Pro
179€
PER MONTH
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Personal intake
- Custom-made training plan
- Performance monitoring of training data
- Feedback via WhatsApp and Final Surge
- Bi-weekly check-in and calibration of training plan
- Monthly coach call with progress review and training outlook
- Urgent training plan adjustments
- Taper madness helpline—those who know, know
- Race day support with detailed fuel plan and pacing strategy
Final Surge Integration
All training plans are delivered through the FinalSurge training platform. In here, you’ll easily log workouts and the platform’s data analysis helps us track your progress. It integrates seamlessly with your devices and its communication features ensure that we are aligned and optimizing your training for success.
Get in Touch
Let’s explore how we can take your running to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or starting your first marathon training cycle, we’re here to help you reach your goals. Lace up, hit the road, and let’s make those miles count. Let’s run towards a stronger, faster, and better you!