Stigmare Growth Architecture & Marketing, a Las Colinas-based brand strategy and digital growth consultancy, has announced a new client engagement with InjuryProof Running, a Plano, Texas, running coaching and injury prevention practice. The partnership, set to begin in June 2026, will focus on building a digital infrastructure to attract more runners seeking specialized coaching that addresses movement mechanics and injury prevention.
InjuryProof Running, founded by certified running coach and personal trainer Philip Foster, offers in-person personal training, gait analysis, and online coaching to runners and athletes. The practice operates out of Evo Gyms at 6505 West Park Blvd, Plano, Texas, and holds a 5.0-star rating on Google with seven verified client reviews as of June 2026. Stigmare's initial 30-day engagement includes Google Business Profile optimization, citation correction across more than 50 directories, AI-powered lead response, and an automated client nurture system covering email and SMS channels.
Steven Paul Matsumoto, Founder and Chief Strategist of Stigmare Growth Architecture & Marketing, emphasized the importance of building on Foster's credentials. "InjuryProof Running has exactly what serious local service businesses need to scale: a credible practitioner, a differentiated methodology, and real client outcomes," Matsumoto said. "Our job is to make sure the runners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro who need this service can find it, trust it, and act on it."
Injury prevention is a growing segment within the fitness and endurance coaching market. Research indicates that between 37% and 56% of recreational runners experience at least one injury per year, creating consistent demand for specialized coaching. InjuryProof Running's foundational approach focuses on developing stability through foot, ankle, and functional movement work before introducing additional training load, placing the practice within an expanding niche serving runners from 5K competitors to ultramarathon athletes.
Philip Foster, Owner and Trainer at InjuryProof Running, expressed confidence in the partnership. "I was drawn to Stigmare's proposal because it laid out clear expectations and a structured path forward," Foster said. "For a coaching practice built around long-term results, working with a team that thinks the same way about marketing made sense."
Runners seeking injury prevention coaching or gait analysis can book a free consultation at injuryproofrunning.com. More information about Stigmare Growth Architecture & Marketing is available at stigmare.com.
