I have been running for more than 15 years. I was not a naturally gifted runner and the early years were a struggle. I stuck with it and somewhere along the way it "clicked" and started to feel easy in a way I never would have imagined. Now I work much harder at it and enjoy it much more too. 

Things really kicked up for me around 2015 when living in Sacramento. I discovered trail running around this time and loved spending time in nature so leaned in to the trail scene for new experiences. I ended up finishing 29 miles in a timed challenge (and won my age group!) and began seeking out hard terrain on trails all over Northern California. Running has stayed a focus for me ever since. I waddled through 2 pregnancies and pushed my 2 little ones in my trusty double-stroller for lots of miles.

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When my youngest turned 2 I was ready to see what I could do. I trained for and completed a 50k and was really surprised to find that the 50k distance was completely attainable and really fun. Falling in love with long distance trail running led me to run an 80-mile, 3-day stage race along the Costa Brava in Spain. Later that same year I ran my first 50-miler, something I didn't imagine I would ever do.

While on my journey, I discovered that although there still weren't more than 24 hours in a day, 24 hours were enough -  I could fit my running goals into my busy schedule. My family has been there to support me as my biggest cheer squad. I have gotten really good at fitting training in to an packed schedule, learning ways to have both family time and running time. I learned to recognize when life and running collided, and that it was okay to take the day off.

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When I am not running I am playing with my kids and my husband Colin. We love to hike, ski, camp and swim. We also love to travel which is a good thing because as a military family we have called 7 different places home over the last 15 years. This is why I focus on virtual training. I can work with you no matter where you are. Not familiar with how a coach can make you a better runner from afar? I create an individualized training plan for you that fits your own schedule, one week at a time. I can see metrics from each of your runs, listen to your feedback, and study your progress. 

I am there with you every step.