Melissa Øverås – Salt Lake City Running Coach
From: $65.00 / month and a $19.00 sign-up fee
50% off your first month! Melissa is a road racing mom and a run coach based in Salt Lake City. She coaches all distances from 5k to Marathon.
Description
Salt Lake City running coach Melissa Melissa Øverås specializes in helping beginner and intermediate runners, whether it’s a run/walk method to start or bumping up in distances safely and injury-free, Melissa is excited to help you get started. Reach out to Melissa below!
*** 50% off First Month for month-to-month Coaching – Coupon Code: 50%moveras ***
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate
TYPES: Road
DISTANCES: 5k/10k/Half Marathon, Marathon
TRAINING PLATFORM: Final Surge
TRAINING PLAN: Individual, customized training plan
COMMUNICATION: Unlimited email, unlimited phone, unlimited text
RESPONSE TIME: Within 24 hours
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT
IN-PERSON SESSIONS: No, online coaching only.
SPECIALTIES
I specialize in creating personalized training plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals. My approach combines evidence-based methods:
- Run-Walk method
- A proven technique for beginners, injury recovery, and postpartum moms, allowing gradual endurance buildup while minimizing injury risk.
- Polarized Training
- Balancing 80% easy aerobic efforts with 20% high-intensity sessions for optimal physiological adaptations and performance gains.
- With structured, science-backed programming, I empower clients to achieve their goals sustainably, whether it’s completing a first 5K or setting a personal best time.
PHILOSOPHY
My coaching approach is built on meeting you where you are and providing an enjoyable, supportive environment to achieve your goals. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an intermediate runner, I will create a customized training plan tailored to your fitness level and aspirations. Running should be fun, not torture! I emphasize proper form, gradual progressions, and incorporating strength and mobility work for well-rounded training.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
I’ve coached individuals with run-walk method and polarized training (80/20)
ABOUT ME
As someone who used to hate running, I can completely relate to the struggles of getting started. I’ve got 2 kids, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to find time for yourself. Running was never on my radar until a life-changing experience after the birth of my second child. Just days after coming home from the hospital, I developed a severe infection that caused me to lose so much blood that I required a transfusion and had to be readmitted. I was fighting for my life. When I recovered, I vowed never to take another day for granted – every day is a gift. I discovered the incredible joy of running and it has transformed my life. When I’m not running, you can find me chasing my 2 kids, hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and ice skating. I can’t wait to share my passion and help others experience the same love of running that I have found. I speak Thai, English and Norwegian.
BIG INFLUENCES
- Matt Fitzgerald
- Jeff Galloway
RACING HISTORY
I started racing after my second baby. I’ve race various distances with half marathons being my absolute favorite! Within 5 months time, I’ve improved from 2:03:29 to 1:48:46 and neither of those courses were downhill!
PRs
- 5K- 24:11 SLTC winter series 5K 2/10/2024
- 10K- 48:22 Utah Valley 6/1/2024
- Half- 1:39:57 Drop13 half marathon 6/8/24
- Full – 4:12:15 Salt Lake City Marathon 4/20/24
CERTIFICATIONS
- UESCA running coach
- NASM-CPT certified
CONTACT MELISSA
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.
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