Coach: Chad Boyle

Coach Chad Boyle joins the Charm City Run coaching team after completion of a 23-year career at Dulaney High School in Timonium. At Dulaney, Coach Boyle was a 5-time Baltimore Sun Coach of the Year, and a finalist for the USATFCC National Coach of the Year in 2015. In his tenure at Dulaney, teams amassed numerous accolades including three Maryland State Championships in cross country, along with 17 2nd place team finishes over a 23-year period. Boyle mentored numerous athletes to elite performances, including Maryland State record holders, 42 individual State Champions and countless athletes who graduated to compete at the collegiate level. Most importantly, under his guidance, Boyle helped foster an inclusive community that saw upwards of 100 athletes of all levels and abilities involved in the cross country and track and field programs each year. His greatest joy each year was watching athletes of all levels achieve personal bests at the championship races each October.
Boyle is a 1997 graduate of UMBC where he was a three-year letter winner in cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field, where he was team captain in 1996 and 1997. More recently as a master’s runner, he achieved performances of 17:26 (5K), 1:16:24 in the half-marathon (Philadelphia 2018), 2:50:36 in the marathon (Philadelphia 2017) and 2:51:02 in the difficult conditions in Boston in 2018.
Today, Coach Boyle teaches American Government, Economics and History through Sports at Dulaney. He can often be found training in the neighborhoods surrounding Dulaney each morning.

Coach: Erin Cecil

Erin has been a dedicated athlete since 1992, bringing decades of experience and a proven track record to your running journey. She was a key member of the Maryland High School Cross Country and indoor Track State Championship teams in 1992, 1993 and 1994 and continued her running career at Louisiana State University (Division 1).

A multiple-time Boston Marathon qualifier, Erin has completed numerous marathons, including Boston, and most recently the 2024 Philadelphia marathon, and achieved a top 10 age group finish when she ran the 2021 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (1.09.33). She has experienced a lot in her running journey, and has seen her share of peaks and valleys that allow her to understand the struggles of runners of all experience and abilities.

Erin’s coaching philosophy centers on a holistic approach to running, recognizing that true success comes from more than just miles. She believes in crafting personalized training plans that not only build endurance and speed, but also integrate crucial elements like targeted strength training, optimized nutrition, and effective time and stress management. Erin possesses a deep understanding of training principles, including periodization, and the science behind effective running programs. This ensures that training is structured to maximize performance and minimize injury risk, allowing them to achieve their full potential and enjoy a sustainable, healthy running journey. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, qualifying for a major race, or simply seeking to enjoy the transformative power of running, Erin’s expertise and supportive approach will guide you every step of the way.