THE PROOF IS
IN THE PEOPLE.

"When I began working with Coach Tom my goal was not weight loss. I wanted to improve my strength and fitness so that I could complete my first marathon feeling strong and injury-free. Shortly after starting Coach Tom's strength and nutrition program, I began to lose weight and gain muscle. I achieved a personal record in my most recent half marathon by 34 minutes! I credit this to the strength and conditioning I have gained since joining Stoked."

"Before joining Stoked Metabolic, I was constantly feeling exhausted and weighed down during and after my races. I've learned so much about properly fueling my body for running and races, as well as the importance of strength training to become healthier, stronger, and more confident in myself. Honestly, I feel much stronger and healthier now than I did before pregnancy! I was even able to fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans — something I honestly never thought would happen!"

"I had always preferred weight lifting and didn't really care for running. I signed up for the Princess Challenge in a moment of panic. Tom was the push I needed. My training was difficult and took A LOT of detours, to the point I thought I wouldn't be able to do it. He was always there to provide alternatives and a positive outlook so that I would keep going. I now have finished two challenges and I'm going for a third half marathon (even though I still go around saying I'm not a runner)."

"After trying countless diets, coaches, and fitness plans without success, I was starting to lose hope. Tom's approach changed that. From his free challenge to ongoing coaching, the accountability, check-ins, and personalized adjustments made all the difference. He genuinely listens and creates a plan that fits your life, not the other way around. I've finally seen progress, gained confidence, and found a coach who truly cares about my success!"

"I have struggled for 15 years to lose weight. Doing cardio was never an issue for me, but the scale never budged. Working with Tom and adding in strength and focused nutrition has been the key to what I was beginning to think wasn't possible. In just 2 months, I feel stronger, have improved pace, lost ~10 lbs and have reduced knee discomfort. I can't wait to see where this continues to take me!"

"I was an active person before I started with Coach Tom but not a healthy person. Since working with Coach Tom I've learned to fuel my body for what I need. My lab results have improved, my sleep has improved, I feel stronger and healthier than I have in a long time. I can say now that I am healthy and I feel more comfortable with myself."

"Before 2025 and cancer, I was an 11 m/m runner and after cancer, I struggled with 14 m/m. Since starting this program, my running has become more efficient, my paces are starting to get faster, my joints don't ache like they used to and I just feel (and the increase in weights confirms) stronger. I no longer struggle with getting up off the floor and I love that, especially as I get older."

"When I reached out to Coach Tom I was recovering from viral meningitis and a sprained MCL. Coach understood where my starting point was and eased me back into strength training and eventually running again. I'm down about 70 lbs and maintaining a weight I didn't even think I could get down to, let alone maintain. I'm running faster, getting stronger, staying healthy, and injury free."

"I wanted to gain muscle and lose the weight I gained. I can't thank you enough Tom! I am down 30 pounds, gained muscle, and my self confidence is higher. My pace in my average mile went from 15 to 13. I can't say enough good things about your coaching or program!"

"I tore my patella tendon days before I was set to run my second Dopey Challenge. Our weekly conversations gave me the tools to drop thirteen pounds in four weeks. The strength workouts are helping me to regain the muscle mass that I lost during my recovery. Tom has given me the hope of being able to toe the start line again."

"I'm new to strength training, and his guidance, along with the incredible community he's built, has made all the difference. I've only been here for a month, and already the scale is moving in the right direction, my clothes fit better, and I'm much more confident. I recently ran my fastest mile and my second-fastest 5K ever."

"Since I started working with him, I lost over 30 pounds, I have been injury free and as a bonus, I PR every single race I run. I'm faster, more confident and fell in love with running all over again."

"Strength training made all the difference. It kept my muscles balanced and resilient through long miles. It's the key to not only finishing races, but finishing them healthy and strong."

"Strength training during my marathon training is the only way I was able to conquer the hills of West Virginia. Because of my leg days, I conquered that hill without stopping!"

"This has truly been the life change I have been looking for and finding a coach who gives me tough love for my consistent inconsistency has been amazing. I'm a work in progress, but the progress is finally showing!"

"When I started with Tom, I HATED going to the gym to lift. Now, I am starting to see a change in my body comp from lifting and I'm becoming stronger. Lifting has changed my running as well. I feel like I can go further miles without feeling gassed and it's been a game changer."

"I would tell people who are starting or already have been running the importance of strength training and how much it benefits runners."

"We slowly started increasing my calories, and by race day, I was under 200 pounds for the first time in 20 YEARS! I've learned that eating more isn't the enemy, lifting heavy makes me stronger, and progress comes from trusting the process and staying consistent."

"I joined Coach Tom's 4-week Finish Strong Challenge to motivate me to get ready for Wine & Dine Weekend, and I'm so glad I did! The program felt manageable, and the exercises were engaging enough that I actually looked forward to trying them out."

"Starting, I was 276 lbs and feeling lost. 365 days later of tracking my food, balancing my macros, lifting on a real plan and knee-friendly cardio, I'm 227 lbs. That's just a number. In reality, I'm sleeping better, feeling better, maintaining my mental health better and being a better father and husband."

"Tom's program and community has helped me improve my overall health and well-being with focus on nutrition and strength in a way that caters to my abilities, availability, likes/dislikes, and more. He and the community both challenge and support me with my goals and performance."

"I had no idea how much strength training and focusing on my nutrition would completely change the way I feel about myself and my ability to run. I was training for the Bird in Hand half marathon and it was the fastest half I've had in several years. Total game changer!"

"Before working with Coach Tom, I was getting constant shin splints and hit a wall with running, eating, and training. As the months have gone on, I've seen my shin splints go away and my mile time continue to drop! Thanks to the help of Coach Tom I feel better than ever and my confidence is through the roof!"

"Once a year I would train minimally for a Disney race, but then I would do nothing the rest of the year. After working with Coach Tom I finally had an all year game plan. Not only has my energy increased, but I'm running with my son and he is seeing mom put in the work to be able to play with him."

"Started working with Tom in May and have seen major changes in so many aspects of my life. I have lost 20 lbs and counting, have gained significant muscle definition, and have seen consistent PRs in my last 3 races. Outside of those things, I finally feel happier with the person that I am becoming."

"I lost weight and inches, and now have a new wardrobe that I feel amazing in! I went from an XXL to S/M in 5 months. I gained muscle and enough confidence to actually work out in a hotel gym while on vacation."

"I had worked with an in person personal trainer for 3 yrs, and in that time I progressively gained weight and got more discouraged. I joined your Feb challenge and with your help I've lost 20lbs. I'm gaining muscle, confidence and the running is getting stronger. I just had to trust the process and put in the work."

"Prior to working with Tom I was doing everything right but had hit a wall and wasn't seeing progress. Months of being consistent with nutrition, fueling like an athlete, coupled with a consistent strength program has resulted in 4 consecutive race PRs. So thankful for the tools Tom has given me!"

"I have gained the ability to run a faster pace and longer miles again. I have gained muscle, which allows me to lift heavier but be stronger in daily tasks. I have gained confidence again in my own skin."