JP Gloria

But let’s rewind…

My story starts in Denville, New Jersey—a leafy suburb where the loudest sound was the wind rustling through autumn trees. My parents, Filipino immigrants, worked tirelessly to build a life here. My mom, a night-shift nurse, balanced sleepless nights with raising my brother and me. My dad, with his multitude of thick textbooks and infectious laugh, taught me curiosity and resilience. Together, they showed me how to turn “chaos into collaboration”—a skill I’d need later.

Why I Do This

At 14, I lost my Lola (this term is used in the Philippines as a sign of respect for elders) Elena—my grandmother and anchor—to cancer. Her death sent me spiraling. I felt incompetent, lost, and utterly disconnected from the "smart, athletic" kid I thought I was.

Then, a track coach, Coach Fisher, saw something in me during a grueling shuttle run while I played on the basketball team. He met me after practice and called me a “diamond in the rough.” Those words lit a fire. I joined track, survived 10-mile runs (and stair-induced agony), and discovered running wasn’t punishment—it was freedom. The rhythm of my feet, the hush of wind through trees, and the quiet clarity of movement became my therapy.

Years later, as a physical therapist, I remember countless moments of being the “last hope” for despaired runners who were told by certain healthcare professionals, “You can’t run anymore.” Then, we prove them wrong and end up running better than they ever have before. Pure, underdog triumph. That’s when it clicked: Movement isn’t just physical. It’s hope.

My Unconventional Path

I’ve always been obsessed with how things move. At 15, I spent a summer animating characters in a video game, frame by frame. I taught myself the biomechanics of walking and running through any book I can get my hands on….along with dissecting YouTube clips of some of the greatest runners in the world.

Years later, I packed my bags from New Jersey to go to California, where I mainly worked with endurance athletes.

But the clinic I worked at was eventually sold to corporate healthcare. When waitlists hit 3 months, I knew I had to choose: volume or value.

So, I built my own business—one where I can geek out over gait analysis, joke about the crazy things we do as runners, and most importantly… give runners the time they deserve.

How I Work

• No cookie-cutter plans. Your body, goals, and story are unique. We’ll blend my unique experience of being a physical therapist and running coach to fit your specific needs.

• Injury prevention meets performance. I’ll help you run smarter—not just harder—with techniques I’ve honed working with Olympians and weekend warriors alike.

• Underdogs welcome. Whether you’re battling chronic pain or a plateau, I thrive on "impossible" comebacks.

Fun fact: I still spend time analyzing running mechanics for my YouTube channel. Yes, it’s as nerdy as it sounds.

Why Runners Trust Me

• Certified Running Technique Specialist and anatomy geek (I’ve animated and scrutinized world class runner’s stride frame by frame).

• Creator of a popular YouTube channel analyzing running mechanics for thousands of runners worldwide.

• Consultant to Olympians and Coaches

• Success stories: From helping paralyzed patients walk again to guiding injured runners to getting on the podium at the professional level.

Let’s Run Together

If you’re tired of being told to “just stop running,” let’s rewrite your story.