With half marathons being my personal go to race, I love training other runners at this distance. Whether you are new to the distance, new to running, or looking to get stronger and faster, I am here to help you meet those goals. I have experience training athletes in 5k and 10k races as well. Getting back to running was a big goal of mine following both pregnancies and I love helping other moms reach their goals. In addition to my RRCA coaching certification, I am also a 200hr certified Yoga Teacher.

As a coach, I am here to help you meet your goals, whatever they may be. I believe that anyone can run and there is always a way to make a training plan work for your individual lifestyle. Meeting your running goals will require work, but you should enjoy the journey to get there. I believe mileage volume makes a difference and strength training prevents injury.

With a positive attitude and encouraging spirit, I want to see my athletes continuing to run for years to come, happy and injury free.

Newer to the official title of COACH, I have coached family and friends for 5 years.

In addition to coaching adults, I have organized a kids running series for the past year.

I began my running journey in high school, on a fluke. My freshman world history teacher was the cross country coach and worked relentlessly to recruit new runners every day in class for the first month of the school year. Within a week of going to practice, I was hooked. Now almost 20 years in, I have completed 15 half marathons, 4 marathons, and countless other races.

Aside from running, I am a wife and mom of two preschool aged daughters. Prior to having kids, I was a Special Education teacher and love to teach others and help them to be the best version of themselves, something I find running helps achieve.

I am a yoga teacher and love a hot, sweaty vinyasa practice.

I grew up in California, but have lived in the humidity of North Carolina for 11 years.

My biggest influence at the beginning of my running career was my high school coach, Noel Mattern. He always pushed us to be better while keeping the sport fun.

I am influenced by the bravery and amazing abilities of Lauren Fleshman and Kara Goucher.
My husband is always encouraging me to set big goals.

My training philosophy pulls from many including the Lydiard Method and Daniels’ Running Formula.

An overview and a few I’m really proud of:

• High School Cross Country and Track Athlete
• 18 Half Marathons
• 4 Marathons
• 1 Trail Half Marathon
• Countless 5k and 10ks
• 2022 Around the Crown 10k: 2nd Place Female Stroller Division
• 2023 Craft Beer Half Marathon: 2nd Place AG Female

• RRCA Certified Running Coach
• 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher

• Marathon: 3:24 (10/26/25) Marine Corps Marathon
• Half Marathon 1:35:54 (3/2/2025) Livermore Valley Half Marathon
• 10k 43:52 (12/14/1024) Huntersville Half &10k
• 5k: 21:43 (6/1/2024) Healthy Achievement 5k