What My Athletes Say

I have never had the tenacity to complete a training plan. I have followed pre-made plans and ones out of books or magazines for various races but I think knowing that whatever I was following wasn't made specifically for me made it feel impersonal and when I was feeling unmotivated to run I wasn't motivated by a piece of paper or a screenshot of a plan to get up and go.  We're not motivated all the time, it takes external prodding and motivation sometimes! An actual person or coach telling me to do the plan really helps keep me going.  Also, when life throws me a curve ball I am able to just ask how I can change things to stay successful rather than letting myself feel defeated when I fell off plan.

I have made not only some of my best times running with Christie as my coach but I have completed races feeling amazing physically.  As a personal trainer I understand what training is for but in the past I had never completed a race being able to walk or even workout the next day, now, I feel great and can even live my normal life without being sore or out of commission. Training, specifically personalized run training, is keeping me running better and more than I ever thought.

Christie is an amazing running coach! I had a lofty goal of shaving off 40 minutes off my marathon time. Though I was not able to reach that goal due to an injury I still was able to PR by 30 minutes! And I give all of the credit to Christie! She was able to tailor a training plan that worked best for me and was very  flexible when I had to change my plan due to my injury and when I got COVID. Besides creating a great plan, I learned so much about fueling and running. Prior to working with Christie I knew very little about fueling and the importance of properly fueling before, during and after running. I highly recommend Christie to anyone that needs not only a great training plan but also wants to become a more effective runner. Look forward to working with Christie again! 

"Working with Christie was the highlight of my running journey last year! Due to travel and life we didn’t meet for several months into our training but I felt like she still knew me well and knew what I needed and how to adjust my plan from week to week based on my performance.

I was doing something I hadn’t done before: training for a marathon followed by a 50K a few weeks later. I felt really prepared to hit my goals, and while the weather made the marathon into an unexpected challenge, Christie helped me reframe, refuel and prepare for the longer race. Even though it was on a busy weekend in early December, she drove all the way to central VA to see me at the end. It was such an effort on her part and I truly appreciated it!"

Working with Coach Christie has been a game-changer for my running. She guided me through the critical stretch between a December half marathon and my full marathon the last weekend of February, helping me stay within three percent of my previous year’s marathon pace—no small feat considering I’m now balancing training with being a father. Her structured approach to speed work not only kept me race-ready but also led to a personal record in my two-mile distance.

Beyond the workouts, Coach Christie understands that training isn’t just about miles—it’s about balance. In the final days leading up to the marathon, she helped me navigate the demands of work, family, and training, ensuring I arrived at the start line physically prepared and mentally at ease. Her expertise, encouragement, and personalized approach made a huge difference, and I’d highly recommend her to any runner looking to improve, whether they’re chasing a PR or just trying to fit running into a busy life.

Christie has been wonderful to work with over the past 7 months. She is very knowledgeable about running, very supportive, and goes above and beyond in her coaching and support. She does much more than provide a weekly training plan to follow. She is focused on supporting the whole athlete, physically and emotionally. Our weekly calls provide me with information, guidance and support needed to have successful training runs and races. Being a runner herself, she can relate to the highs and lows that can come with training and racing. She has helped me through various injuries, and always takes the time to answer my questions and concerns. With her support, encouragement, and varied training plans, I have been able to persevere through these injuries and continue training.

Christie’s positivity and words of encouragement stuck with me during my latest half-marathon, which helped in making it a successful and enjoyable race.

I highly recommend Christie and plan to continue working with her for the foreseeable future.

Christie’s run program really set me up for success int the way I needed it - I was balancing a medical condition and two young kids, so I asked Christie to make sure I ran a  half marathon that just didn’t hurt. Her plan did so much more than that!  It gave me a purpose without the pressure - great workouts to bring to my weeks, but without the stress of accomplishing in overly aggressive mileages or paces. She’s communicative and helpful, but also incredibly realistic. Despite my “didn’t hurt” mentality, I ran a PR in my half marathon and loved my training cycle!  Highly recommend the personalized approach!