Cadence Doctor-Coaches
Every coach on this page is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy — not just a certified coach.
98%
Athlete Retention Rate
100+
Athletes Coached
700+
Combined Race Finishes
Get a Cadence Doctor-Coach in Your Corner
65–80% of runners and triathletes will get injured this year. Our Doctor-Coaches stay ahead of injury and keep our athletes away from that statistic. They build training around how your body actually moves, absorbs load, and stays healthy.
Coach Megan Pappalardo
RUN
PT, DPT
Megan has spent over 10 years as a runner-specific Doctor of Physical Therapy, combining clinical expertise with more than a decade as an RRCA Certified Distance Run Coach. She holds a Master’s degree in biomechanics — giving her a deeper understanding of how the body wants to move and why it breaks down when it doesn’t. A former Head Coach of Track & Field and Cross Country for four years, she brings the same structured, evidence-based approach to every athlete she coaches today.An All World Athlete at the Ironman 70.3 distance with a 2:46 marathon PB, Megan trains the way she coaches — with discipline, precision, and a deep understanding of what it takes to stay healthy through serious mileage.
Signature stat:
2:46 marathon
Master’s in Biomechanics
All World athlete
Best for:
All-around runners, from youth XC/T&F to competitive marathoners.
Coach Jacob Capin
TRIATHLON
PT, DPT, PhD
Jacob holds a PhD in biomechanics alongside his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, giving him a rare, research-level understanding of how the body moves under load. As a USAT Level 3 Triathlon Coach, he brings that same precision to every athlete he trains. A 5x Ironman 70.3 winner and back-to-back USAT National Champion in 2025 and 2026, Jacob also averages 27 mph on the bike — performance built on the same biomechanical principles he applies to every Cadence athlete.
Signature stat:
5x Ironman 70.3 winner
7x USAT National Champ
PhD in Biomechanics
Best for:
Triathletes who want structure and accountability.
Coach Karyn Baig
RUN
PT, DPT
With 17 years as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an RRCA Certified Run Coach, Karyn brings nearly two decades of clinical and coaching expertise to every athlete she works with. Her background as a Division 1 college softball player gives her a sharp eye for the strength and movement patterns that keep runners durable. A 5x Boston Marathon finisher with a 3:20 and a 3:14 PB at Chicago, Karyn doesn’t just coach the distance — she’s lived it.
Signature stat:
3:14 PR
5x Boston finisher
17 years as a DPT
Best for:
Marathon and BQ specialists, building leg speed.
Ready to get started with Cadence Doctor-Coaches?
As a 42-year-old athlete, it has been incredibly rewarding to see breakthroughs that I honestly did not expect at this stage of my athletic journey. Over the past year, I've set a half marathon PR by nearly five minutes without.
Maggie Muir
coached by Jacob Capin
I thought my running days were over after a severe hip injury. Was I ever wrong. With Megan's expertise as a DPT and certified running coach, I've managed to avoid a recurrence of that injury while setting multiple PRs and taking over.
Jackie de Oliveira
coached by Megan Pappalardo
If you are a runner or triathlete looking for the place to be to help you perform at your best, this is it. Megan, Michael, and the team are committed to bringing out the best in their athletes in a way few other coaches are these days.
Pierce Gomez
Cadence Athlete
I trained with Coach Megan for a full year after a stress fracture and working with her was incredible. Despite a recent injury, I was able to hit a PR in every single distance this year, including taking 46 minutes off my marathon time.
Robin Lester
Cadence Athlete
I thought my running days were over after a severe hip injury. Was I ever wrong. With Megan's expertise as a DPT and certified running coach, I've managed to avoid a recurrence of that injury while setting multiple PRs and taking over.