Founder · Head Coach
Canpolat Akbay
Road · Marathon · Data analysis
Canpolat built RUNPO around aerobic development, intelligent pacing and personal communication. His marathon progression from 2:57 to 2:31 informs a practical, evidence-led system.
RUNPO team · IstanbulDifferent
Different
stories.
One rhythm.
A team that loves running, respects the science and stands together when race day gets difficult.
See the community4Coaches and captains
1:1Personal follow-up
5K–UltraRoad and trail
One teamShared race culture
Our approachCoaching is not
Coaching is not
only a plan.
Good coaching listens, interprets data, manages difficult weeks and helps the runner make clear decisions.
Coach · RUNPO Coaching
Tarık Anbarcı
1:1 follow-up · Sustainable load
Tarık combines training science with the realities of work, family and motivation. He believes the best plan is the one a runner can understand and sustain.
Community · Race culture
Balam Tuğba Akbay
Energy · Coordination · Support
Balam helps turn individual preparation into a shared experience—bringing energy, organization and connection to training and race days.
Trail · Community
Volkan Akpınar
Terrain · Patience · Team spirit
Volkan represents the trail side of RUNPO: patience on changing terrain, respect for the course and steady support for the runners around him.
Shared principlesPersonal plan.
Personal plan.
Common culture.
Every runner follows an individual route, but no one has to carry the process alone.
Listen first
Understand the runner before prescribing the work.
Explain the why
Clarity creates better execution and stronger ownership.
Review honestly
Use data without ignoring context and perception.
Race together
Celebrate a first 5K and a marathon PB with the same respect.
Find your
next rhythm.
Start a conversation about your training, your schedule and the race you want to run well.
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