First let me tell you about who I am as a person, then as a coach, then as a runner. I am first and foremost a human being having a human experience (just like you). I like to think that I am kind, empathic, compassionate and supportive. In my life, I have worked as a librarian, chef, bakery owner, professional runner and coach. I have a lot of animals and like to think that my baby, Pepper Jack, the mini donkey, is the best part about me. I like good food, I enjoy writing, I am fiercely loyal and I have multiple chronic illnesses/autoimmune diseases. Like every one of my athletes, I am just a person, doing the best that I can.

My coaching philosophy is this: what works for one person doesn’t work for everyone. Just because I do something, doesn’t mean it is right for every athlete. I believe in looking at the individual’s needs, background, goals and life in order to come up with a plan that is going to move the athlete towards their goals. I believe that each person is an experiment of one and I am always diligently working on finding what works for each of my athletes specifically. I believe in limiting the number of athletes I take on so that I can maintain real attention and focus on each individual. I am all about community and connection in the sport. I am all about a holistic and sustainable perspective as a coach. Some coaches believe that just because they run means they have the tools to coach, but I believe it takes a unique combination of experience, education and personality to meet the needs of each unique individual.

I have a Master’s in Coaching and Exercise Science. I have a holistic natural chef certification from Bauman College. I have Precision Nutrition and Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach certifications. I have done my USATF Coaching Certification. I love learning. I also have a Master’s in Library and Information Science, which means, if I don’t know something, I know how to find reliable and credible sources of information.

I have been running marathons since 2005 and ultras since 2006. What follows is way more information than you ever need to know, yet is also not representative of everything I’ve raced.

Racing Summary: Run more than 50 Marathon (including 40 sub 3 hour marathons) and 65 Ultras since 2006. 7 time member of Team USA including 2009 Gold Medalwinning team in Belgium for the 100k and 2019 silver medal team in Romania for the 50k.. 2007, 2012 & 2015 RRCA Marathon National Champion. 2010 and 2019 50 mile road National Champion, 2011 100k road National Champion. 2012 & 2016 Olympic Trials marathoner and has a marathon PR of 2:38:55. Set Fastest Known Time on the Grand Canyon R2R2R trail with Krissy Moehl in April 2011. 3rd place at the prestigious Two Oceans Marathon (56k) in Cape Town, South Africa and 5th in Comrades Marathon (89k, as well as first novice and first American) in 2012. Has three times on top 10 fastest lists for performances by North American runners including 50km, 100km and 100 mile. 3rd fastest all-time trail 100 mile time. Won the inaugural Ultrarunning Magazine Race Series. 3rd at the 2016 Western States 100 mile. 1st place at Leadville 100 2017. 3 Comrades Marathon gold medals (Top 10s) and one silver medal. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier/participant 2012 & 2020. 6x Golden ticket/ Montrail Cup winner into WS 100. Two time winner of Javelina 100 (2015- CR, 2022- Master’s CR and second fastest time ever). Currently sponsored by lululemon and participate in their 2024 FURTHER 6 day event.

You can find me on instagram @fastfoodie