Kelsey McGill – Bend Running Coach
From: $129.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
50% off your 1st month! Specialties: trail-running and ultra-running; beginner and advanced athletes; and strength training. Process-oriented coaching.
Description
Bend running coach Kelsey McGill has 10+ years of experience in coaching all levels and ages of runners, specializing in trail running and ultrarunning, as well as incorporating strength training. Kelsey also offers in-person sessions in addition to online coaching. Ready to get started? Reach out to Kelsey below!
*** 50% off First Month for month-to-month Run Only Coaching – Coupon Code: 50%mcgill ***
Please reach out if finances are a barrier or concern – we will find a way to work together.
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
TYPES: Road, Track, Trail
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited phone, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Bend, OR
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: Kelsey offers online 30 minute Sports Psychology consultations for $60 for 30 minutes. See details below and reach out to Kelsey before booking. No extra charge for local Bend athletes to meet in-person!
SPECIALTIES
- New to trail and/or ultramarathon running
- Advanced athletes for trail and/or ultrarunning
- Returning to running after an injury or extended break
- Road running distances (5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon)
- Mountain running and races
- Running-specific strength-training for injury prevention and early intervention
- Nutrition and hydration strategies
- Mental skills training
- Race and crew logistics
- Gear knowledge
PHILOSOPHY
Hello and I’m glad you’re here!
Before I dive into my experience, I believe it’s important to share that just because I’m a runner doesn’t mean that everything that works for me will work for you. I say that because I highly value the collaborative process of coaching and your feedback is of utmost importance to me. I acknowledge that balancing the many demands of life can be a constant juggle and I empathize deeply with this. The hope is to routinely communicate with the athlete on what is and isn’t working in training/coaching and modify to be supportive to your lifestyle. I will maintain to keep your goals and perspective at the forefront to keep running healthy, fun, and meaningful in your life.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
I’ve been coaching for 10+ years in multiple capacities and I have worn many hats as a coach. I’ve worked closely with beginners to advanced athletes in addition to a wide age range from young children to 70+ years old. I work with individuals as well as groups. I also currently coach high school cross-country.
ABOUT ME
“Quirky. Food-motivated. Compassionate” – actual words from dog describing me
I absolutely love running and have been running for 20+ years. I started on the track & cross-country teams in middle school and found an incredible community through this which I believe is key for thriving in this sport. I eventually found myself trail-running for longer distances and really enjoying running the 50k-100 mile distances. I will often run shorter races and this can significantly contribute to VO2 max and lactate threshold – more on nerding about that later 🙂 Ultrarunning has been my focus for the past 7 years which piqued my curiosity while thru-hiking the PCT in 2017. When I’m able to, I opt to thru- or section-hike, and when I’m homebound, I’m usually training for races with my pup Oliver!
BIG INFLUENCES
I’m a big fan of David and Megan Roche who embody a very process-oriented approach to running in order to reach the results you’re hoping for. These individuals have certainly shaped my coaching style and my own relationship to running! We all deserve to bet on ourselves!
RACING HISTORY
- Hood Hundred 100 miler
- Siskiyou Out and Back 50k
- Sisters Country 50k
- Gorge Waterfalls 50k
- Siuslaw Dunes 50k (1st female, 2024)
- Whitefish Trail Legacy Run 50k (3rd female, 2023)
- Twilight 12 hour
- Sun Mountain 50k & 50 miler
- Behind the Rocks 50k (5th female, 2023)
- Across the Years 6 hrs (2nd female, 2023)
- Blue Mountain Trail Race 30k (1st female, 2022)
- Yakima Skyline 50k
- Salt Flats Endurance Runs 100 mile (5th female, 2021)
- Ancient Lakes 50k (5th female, 2020)
- Chuckanut 50k
- Orcas Island 50k
- Cutthroat Classic
- Javelina Jundred 100 mile
- Teanaway 100 mile
- Crazy Mountain 100 mile
- Bend Marathon
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Ultrarunning Coach through UESCA
- 200 hour Registered Yoga Instructor
- M.A. in Counselor Education
- B.S. in Expeditionary Studies
PRs
- 5k: 20:03 (2022)
- 30k: 2:47 (2022)
- 50k: 5:03 (2024)
- 6hrs: 35.9 miles (2023)
CONTACT KELSEY
Finding a coach who is a great fit for you is really important. We encourage you to email your coach prior to signing up so you can connect, communicate, and ensure a good athlete/coach fit.
PUBLICATIONS
- RPE or Heart Rate: Which is Best for Your Running Training?
- Trail Sisters: Creating your own Training Plan Specific to Ultramarathons
SOCIAL
Amy Schuster –
Kelsey is, at baseline, just a super human. She understands running, but she also understands people and meets you where you’re at, helping you gain traction to reach more than just your running goals. I love that she is so committed to my whole health, because running isn’t always just about putting those shoes on.
I love that I have Kelsey for life and running!