• LGBTQ+ Affirming Coaching: A judgment-free space for runners who have never felt like they belong in traditional running spaces.
• Beginner Running: Helping new runners build confidence from day one.
• Returning to Running: Helping runners rebuild after time away.
• Run/Walk Programs: Structured plans to progress safely and consistently.
• 5K to Half Marathon Training: Personalized plans designed for your goals, experience, and lifestyle, including runners who feel stuck and want to level up.
• Nutrition for Runners: Practical fueling and hydration guidance to support training and recovery.
• Strength for Runners: Simple, effective strength training that supports your running builds confidence and reduces injury risk, with options that work at home or in the gym. 
• Sustainable Habit Building: Realistic routines that fit your life.

Running is a lifelong journey built on self-trust, resiliency, and consistency. My coaching philosophy centers on meeting athletes exactly where they are and creating a supportive, affirming environment where they can grow with confidence. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know what it feels like to not fit the mold and I believe that feeling different can become a source of strength. Every runner has a unique starting point and success looks different for everyone.

My coaching approach focuses on:

• Meeting you where you are: No judgment about your pace, your past, or how many times you’ve had to start over. Every journey begins somewhere and you belong here.
• Creating individualized structure: Training plans built around your goals, experience, and life, whether you train outdoors, at home, or in a gym. No one-size-fits-all approach.
• Building confidence through consistency: You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you through the challenges, celebrate your progress, and help you recognize the runner you already are.

My goal is not just to help you complete a workout or cross a finish line, but to help you become a stronger, more confident athlete along the way. 

My coaching experience began as a volunteer guide with Achilles International supporting athletes with disabilities in their running journeys. This experience taught me the importance of clear communication, adaptability, and meeting each athlete where they are.

I have worked 1-on-1 with runners of varying abilities and experience levels, helping athletes build confidence, stay motivated, and pursue their personal goals. Today, I bring that same athlete-centered approach to coaching adult runners, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community who haven’t always felt welcome in running or fitness spaces. I work with athletes from beginners through half marathoners, focusing on consistency, confidence, and sustainable progress.

I’m a Brooklyn-based lifelong runner, RRCA Certified Run Coach, ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach, and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist who believes running is about so much more than crossing a finish line. I’m proud to be part of the LGBTQ+ community and I know what it feels like to not always feel like you belong in running and fitness spaces. My own journey has taught me the value of consistency, patience, and finding an approach that integrates into real life. It has taught me that feeling different can become one of your greatest strengths.

Outside of coaching, I have a background in corporate finance and banking, which taught me to value structure, follow-through, and balancing demanding work with everything else in life. I bring that same dependability to my coaching, so you always know what to expect from me and where you stand. I’m passionate about living a healthy lifestyle through running, strength training, and fueling my body, and I want to help you build a version of that which feels good to you.

When I’m not coaching or running, you’ll usually find me spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, or experimenting in the kitchen.

• Nikki Hiltz
• Jake Fedorowski
• Greg McMillan
• Jack Daniels

I returned to racing in early 2025. Since then, I’ve completed 7 half marathons (and counting) and have raced every road distance from the 5K to the half marathon. Each race has taught me something different about training, resiliency, and the joy of being part of the running community.

Some of my favorite racing experiences include:

• Savin Rock Half Marathon
• Rocky Run Italian Stallion Challenge
• Acadia Half Marathon
• NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon
• Coney Island Half Marathon

• Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Certified Coach
• International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certified Nutrition Coach
• International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certified

• 5K: 25:21
• 10 Mile: 1:30:48
• Half Marathon: 1:52:48