My Running Story
I’m a longtime distance road runner with over 15 years of experience from 5Ks to Marathons. I started running as an adult, but have been a lifelong endurance athlete, beginning my athletic journey as a competitive swimmer. I’ve have made many mistakes along my running journey which each have taught me lessons and led me to seek more knowledge and continuing education in the sport. After 13 years of DIY training plans and downloaded cookie-cutter plans with limited success, I turned to a professional coach to help me break barriers and overcome injuries that plagued me each training cycle. Working with a professional coach catapulted my training to a new level and gave me motivation to push beyond my perceived limits and set goals I never dreamt of.
After working with my coach for 2 years and 4 training cycles, I sought out my own coaching certifications as a means to further my running education and really understand the science behind training, improve my understanding of nutrition and recovery, and delve into the psychology of running and racing.
My love for this sport has grown exponentially over the years. Running is a metaphor for life and teaches us to overcome obstacles & setbacks, sit with our own thoughts, and find strength through adversity. From the 5K to the marathon, each distance is unique and presents its own rewards and challenges.
I’ve found the running community is one of support and positivity and my hope is that through coaching, we can grow our community and share this love with others.
My Coaching Philosophy
As a coach, my goal is to ensure each athlete I work with receives a holistic training plan tailored to meet their goals and lifestyle and receives constant support along the way. Training plans include running, strength training, recovery, cross training, and nutrition coaching. Because each athlete is different, no two plans are ever the same.
Developing relationships with my runners is at the forefront of my philosophy. We work as a team to get you across the finish line. Where many coaching services offer tiered plans with varying degrees of access to your coach, I believe that regular communication is key to any successful training plan. I have an “open-door” policy and my athletes are able to reach my by email, text, and through our training app with questions at any time.
My approach to building strong runners is by creating a supportive environment with smart training. More volume and more intensity isn’t always the best approach, and boot-camp style mental conditioning rarely creates the mental strength needed to endure grueling race distances. Training smarter, not harder, allows for proper recovery and muscle adaptation – and race day readiness!
“Winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.”
“Winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.”
Meb Keflezighi
