About · Running coach & heart health advocate
Percell Dugger, “Coach P.”
Percell Dugger, widely known as “Coach P,” is a USATF running coach, CFSC certified strength coach, and the founder of Fit For Us & For Us Festival. His work sits at the intersection of running and heart-health advocacy.
Percell’s approach to coaching is deeply rooted in cultural storytelling, inspired by his love of literature, art, music, and Black History. For him, fitness is more than performance; it is the catalyst for global healing.
“His mission is to scale a community where every athlete, including those living with ailments, feels safe, supported, and seen.”
The run coach & advocate
From Los Angeles to New York.
In 2025, Percell launched a cross-country run from Los Angeles to New York City to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for all Americans. During the journey, Percell experienced A-Fib (atrial fibrillation), which further highlighted the importance of heart health.
Following his A-Fib diagnosis and heart surgery in 2026, he dedicated his platform to heart-health advocacy. He's documenting his return to running in Back On Track, and partnering with the American Heart Association for the Care Community…, a national community-run series that brings CPR/AED workshops to runners and highlights the local stories of runners living with heart disease.
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Training runners everywhere.
Today, Percell is a US Run Coach with Runna, helping runners everywhere train for their next race with personalized plans, coaching content, and community events.
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Leadership in running & wellness.
Percell has shaped the health and wellness industry through coaching, community building, and health advocacy.
Percell’s work moves beyond before-and-after photos.
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