I coach runners of all levels, from those returning to the sport after years away to beginners building their first consistent routine. My focus is on road racing from 5K through the marathon, with an emphasis on creating sustainable, balanced training practices. I specialize in guiding athletes to stay consistent through life transitions or busy schedules, post-injury comebacks, and shifts in motivation – helping them rediscover running for joy, fitness, and personal achievement while still making progress toward their goals.

My coaching philosophy is built on balance: the balance between pushing for progress and allowing space for rest, between structure and flexibility, and between performance goals and the joy of the sport. I believe running should add to your life, not take away from it, so I focus on creating training that is both effective and sustainable.

I prioritize consistency over perfection, helping athletes build habits that last through life’s inevitable ups and downs. Every runner is unique, so I tailor plans to fit into real lives – accounting for work, family, stress, and recovery. At the core of my coaching is the belief that growth comes not just from running faster or longer, but from developing resilience, self-compassion, and confidence along the way.

I am a certified running coach with a background in both competitive and recreational running. After returning to the sport as an adult, I’ve worked with athletes navigating many of the same challenges I’ve faced myself – rebuilding after time away, finding consistency through busy schedules, and training with purpose while avoiding burnout.

My coaching experience includes working with beginners building their first structured plans, athletes coming back from injury, and runners aiming for personal bests in distances from 5K through the half-marathon. I bring a combination of technical knowledge, personal experience, and a supportive, accountability-driven style to help each athlete reach their goals in a sustainable way.

I’ve been a runner most of my life, first as a competitive track athlete and later as someone who turned to running for joy, healing, and personal growth. After stepping away from the sport for nearly a decade, I came back with a deeper appreciation for what running can offer beyond results: resilience, balance, and a way to move through life’s transitions.

Running has carried me through grief, career changes, and fresh starts, and that lived experience shapes the way I coach. I also compete in triathlons, which has deepened my understanding of endurance training, cross-training, and balancing multiple disciplines.

Outside of sport, I spent five years living in South America, which broadened my perspective and gave me a deep appreciation for adapting to new environments and cultures. I’m currently back in school, continuing to challenge myself and grow in new ways – something I encourage my athletes to do as well.

When I’m not coaching, training, or studying, you’ll usually find me outdoors, hiking, travelling, beating my partner at Scrabble, or enjoying time with the people (and dogs) I love.

My biggest influences aren’t just professional or elite athletes – they’re the friends and training partners who manage to balance it all. The runners who show up consistently year after year, while also bringing joy, positivity, and a sense of community to the sport. They remind me that running is about more than splits and finish times – it’s about connection, fun, and finding ways to keep the sport sustainable alongside the rest of life.

I grew up as a competitive runner, racing track and cross country through high school. Some of my proudest moments include helping my team place 3rd at OFSAA cross country and finishing 30th overall, as well as winning several semi-regional competitions. But with those accomplishments also came pressure that, at the time, felt overwhelming. That’s part of why I stepped away from the sport for nearly a decade.

When I returned, it was with a fresh perspective – this time running not just for results, but for balance, joy, and personal growth. Since then, I’ve raced everything from 5Ks to half marathons, completed my first marathon in 2024 (qualifying for Boston), and embraced triathlon training. Today, I see racing as a way to challenge myself while still making space for my career, social life, and well-being – an approach I also bring into my coaching.

• UESCA Certified Running Coach

• Marathon: 3:19:08 (April 2024), St Lawrence Marathon, 3rd Woman OA
• Half Marathon 1:27:42 (October 2023), Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, 38th OA Women, 12 in AG
• 5k: 19:18 (May 2023 – during Sprint Triathlon), Ottawa Early Bird Triathlon, 4th Women OA, 1st in AG
• 1500m: 5:02 (highschool)
• 3000m: 11:00 (highschool)