One-on-one training with DJ — a coach who has built a New Hampshire state record holder and a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier. Now taking on personal training and running clients, in-person and virtual.
Reach Out To Achieve Your Goals
DJ's own running career started at Exeter High School, where he raced track and cross country before going on to study Exercise Science at Colby-Sawyer College and later earning his Master's in Exercise Science from Merrimack College.
Since then, he's coached at nearly every level the sport has to offer — middle school, high school, and college cross country and track & field, as well as semi-pro runners after college. His athletes include the current New Hampshire state record holder in the 400m and a semi-pro marathoner who qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Today, DJ brings that same depth of coaching — grounded in exercise science and years of hands-on results — to personal training and running coaching for everyday athletes. Whether you're chasing a first 5K or a lifetime PR, the approach is the same: individualized, science-based, and built around you.
Strength, conditioning, and body-composition training built around your life, your schedule, and your goals — whether that's your first structured workout or your hundredth.
Individualized training plans and hands-on coaching for runners of every level — first 5K to marathon, high schooler to semi-pro — built on the same methods used to produce state records and Olympic Trials qualifiers.
Coach DJ had a huge impact on my success throughout my high school track career. He dedicated countless hours to helping me become the best athlete I could be. With his training and guidance, I improved my 100meter time from 11.42 to 10.80, reaching times I never thought were possible.
Beyond the training, Coach DJ was there for me throughout the entire recruiting process, always giving honest advice, answering my questions, and helping me make the best decisions for my future. He genuinely cares about his athletes both on and off the track and is always willing to go the extra mile to help them succeed.
Working with Coach DJ Ayotte since the end of my freshman season has been one of the biggest reasons for my growth as an athlete. When I first started training with him, my 400m PR was 54.26. Through his coaching, guidance, and belief in me, I improved to 50.02 and eventually ran 47.41 by the end of my junior year, setting the New Hampshire state record.
Coach Ayotte has done far more than just coach workouts. No matter the circumstances, he has always believed in my potential and challenged me to reach a higher level. I'm incredibly grateful for everything he's done for me and would recommend him to any athlete who is serious about reaching their full potential.
I had the privilege of working with DJ during my college track career, and he played an important role in my development as an athlete. His support, knowledge, and coaching helped me reach goals I never could have achieved on my own, including earning All-American honors.
Beyond his knowledge, he was always invested in helping me and my teammates improve and reach our full potential. He challenged us, encouraged us, and genuinely cared about our success both on and off the track. I highly recommend DJ to any athlete looking for a coach who is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and passionate about helping others achieve their goals.
Everything changed when I started working with DJ. He thoughtfully wrote out a training plan that gave me the structure and consistency that I needed, completely personalized to me and my goals, and I started making rapid improvements. About six months into working with DJ, I ran my second marathon, taking an hour off my previous best time and qualifying for the 2026 Boston Marathon — which was only the beginning.
DJ is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his athletes as people, not just as runners. He recognizes that every athlete has their own unique needs and thoughtfully tailors each training plan to the individual. If you have big goals and want a coach who is truly invested in both your success and your long-term health, I couldn't recommend DJ more!
Tell DJ a bit about where you're starting and where you want to go. He reads every message personally and will follow up directly.
Opens your email app, addressed straight to DJ.