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Save BIG on 2026 Memberships
Lock in our lowest prices of the year on all 2026–27 group coaching memberships. Sale runs Nov 28 – Dec 10 only!
Train with expert coaching, structured plans, group support, long runs, interval training, race prep, and Houston's most welcoming running community!
💯 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee!
Join and train with us risk-free. If you’re not thrilled with your experience within the first 30 days, we’ll refund your membership in full. We're that convinced you'll love training with Team In Flight!
👇 Pick your membership below and secure your discount now!
Got questions? Chat with Coach Merlino to the left → , email him at [email protected] or call/text him at 832-619.9280.
Year Pass
Membership
Feb - February - 48 weeks
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Year Pass bundles our Spring and Prime seasons for an entire year of In Flight training and coaching. This program is for runners of all skill levels who are actively running and have both short and longer term race goals for the entire year. 48 weeks, 45 Sat long runs, 40 Tue AM interval workouts, 40 Tue PM group runs.
Prime Season
Membership
June - February - 34 weeks
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Prime is our Primary training season to help runners get race-ready for fall and winter races. This longer season coincides with most of the United States' long-distance running season, so more focus is put on those training for the marathon & half-marathon. 34 weeks, 33 Sat long runs, 28 Tue AM interval workouts, 28 Tue PM group runs.
Spring Season
Membership
February - May - 13 weeks
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Designed for runners who are actively running or just getting started. Focus is put on improving pace & times for shorter distance races. 13 weeks, 12 Sat long runs, 12 Tue AM interval workouts, 12 Tue PM group runs. We take one Saturday off in late March to road trip to Brenham to run the Bluebell Ice Cream Half, 10K, and 5K.
Spring Beginner
Membership
January - May - 18 Weeks
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Our Spring Launch program is custom-designed for newbie runners just getting started or those returning to the sport after a short or long hiatus. 18 weeks, 15 Sat long runs, 12 Tue AM interval workouts, 12 Tue PM group runs. We take one Saturday long run off in late March to take a road trip to Brenham to run the Bluebell Ice Cream Half, 10K, and 5K.
Let's GO!
Hello! I'm Coach Michael Merlino. I'm the guy to the far left in the photo.
In 2026, In Flight Running is celebrating our 23rd year of training & coaching runners to their fitness & running finish lines in life and on the race course. We'd love to have you on our team training for your next BIG running goal or race.
Browse our website, and if you have questions about our run coaching programs or services, email me at [email protected] or call or text me at 832-619-9280.
Let's chat about your running and explore how we can help you be the best runner you can be!
Make the Miles Count!
No matter your running pace, skill level or racing experience, In Flight Running can help you take your running to new heights! Our training programs are based on four main pillars to help you take your running to the next level. Run happy, race well, meet new friends, and minimize your risk of those frustrating injuries that put you on the bench! Become a member of Houston's most welcoming running team and train with Houstonians who love to run as much as you do. Don't train alone! Train with In Flight! Let's get you started, trained up, running strong, and going the distance!
Coaching
Get full access to In Flight Running Founder and Head Coach Michael Merlino. Put his 28 years of fitness training and run coaching experience to work for you!
Training
Weekly group interval and endurance workouts to help you get faster and go the distance with training schedules you can access from a smartphone app.
Community
Run and train with Houston's
most welcoming pack of runners! All paces and experience levels
are welcome. See my Houstonians love running with us!
Racing
If you have race goals in mind, our programs are designed to get you race-ready! Pick your race anywhere on planet Earth & we'll get you trained & ready!
In Flight Running welcomes houston
runners of every pace & skill level!
We meet you where you are with your running journey and build from there. Just getting involved with the sport? We'll get you going farther, faster with safe, progressive training! Already an experienced runner? Then let's help you earn that next personal best at any distance! Life is too short to be playing around with your running! Let us help you become the best runner you can be!
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