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Meet
Your
Coach

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I am a certified running coach with experience in both road and trail racing and enjoy moving between the two. Running has been part of my life for over 20 years. What began as a fun and competitive skill became a way to process life, cultivate community, and find gratitude through movement. Over time, running has become both a grounding practice and a space to pursue growth, goals, and resilience.

 

I have had to carve out and find spaces that include and support folks that are not often championed within the running world. Sharing that experience through coaching and being an access point to underrepresented athletes has become one of my greatest passions.

Most recently, I had the privilege of coaching and training with a group of 17 runners for the Kodiak 50K race in partnership with HOKA, where I qualified for the 2026 UTMB Mont Blanc. I also bring a unique personal as well as coaching experience in running through pregnancy and postpartum.

 

My purpose as a coach is to support runners to become their strongest both mentally and physically through any ebb and flow of life and instilling confidence in their ability to reach their goals.

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