Last June, I had this voice in my head telling me to expand what was then a small (but extremely mighty) roster of runners. I ignored it for as long as I could, happy with my routine. Then one day, post cold brew, I decided to listen to that voice and go for it. That summer ended up being the most rewarding coaching experience of my life, working closely with all different types of athletes chasing all different types of goals.
Since then, along with coaching @brooklyntrackclub and the @banditrunning programs, I’ve rearranged my life around leaning into the 1:1 coaching experience. Making more time for coaching meant moving on from the place where I built my confidence as a coach, @milehighrunclub 😭😭😭. It was terrifying to switch things up BUT, I have so deeply enjoyed the process of working closely with runners that now I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Now, summer is here again and with it, fall marathon training, and I am AMPED to get back to work with ya’ll! If you are still looking for a coach to work with this summer, I got a cute lil training handbook with your (mine) name on it! Shoot me a message and let’s chat!
TL;DR- I love coaching and I want to coach you and look at this cute pic @dhash took of me
📸: @dhash
Race highlights from @chimarathon include a big ol’ pr, spending ~11 miles with my new friend Darren who I met at mile 13, and getting some of the coolest running photos I’ll ever have from someone i’ve never met (thank you @kgunaa ). Marathons are weird tbh. Looking forward to more weird in the near future. 🫡
⏱️: 2:25
@karagracedudley and I leaning into our Ted Talk hands for @banditrunning Program orientation 🤓. 4 months of Wednesdays and Saturdays with yall! Buckle up, the journey has begun 🫨🫨🫨 @run
Happy Global Running Day to all who celebrate! I’m running less and coaching more these days, and I feel lucky to be a part of so many people’s running journeys. Summer roster still has a few slots open if you’re curious!
📸: pic 2 @jacobharris.zip pic 3 @thats_so_mo.a.f
SO proud of athletes all over the place who threw down this weekend!
NYC Half @brooklyntrackclub cheer zone held it down for all our teammates and others racing a foggy and historic half! Also inspired by athletes who smashed PRs in Asheville and Los Angeles (not pictured) this weekend. PROUD coach!
📸: @jujumorin_
First of all, no I have not “retired” from running, but I am in the midst of a long forced break - I’ll come back when I’m ready. Second of all, yes I’m posting a photo of me in the lead of the novice bike race where I ultimately (barely) finished 16th. Third of all, no triathlons in my future. Lastly, try something different, challenge yourself, and get the hell out of your comfort zone. It’s terrifying, and you may feel a lil silly, but I promise you - it’s worth it.
My extremely wordy course walkthrough for this Sundays @nycmarathon !
A lot of repetition in this guide but that’s because y’all need reminding to drink in allll the moments while still showing some respect to the course. If you don’t respect the course, the course will not respect you.
All these pics are all from the last 5K of my last NYCM experience. My face and body language should give you a nice preview of those final 5Ks, moments of pure joy and double thumbs up mixed with pure pain and cramps, but a beautiful day and experience nonetheless!
Get in and buckle up, y’all are up next 😤😤😤
I’ll be at the @brooklyntrackclub cheer station runners left, just before mile 12. Will see you there 😭🥹🥳!
Sad news/good news: I have been sidelined with a hip injury on and off since December and im going a bit cuckoo BUT I have been able to find so much joy in cheering and coaching and staying as involved as I can in our very special community. Hope to be back running soon, but in the meantime I’ll settle for coaching, cheering and dancing with my bagel 😤
Shoutout to anyone who is struggling with hip impingements/FAI I’m here for yall! DMs are open if you wanna vent with me 🫡
📸: 1. @jujumorin_ 2. @padenspencer
Tuesday am @brooklyntrackclub on a snowy track while the sunrises amidst a flurry are u kidding I love this shit. See you tonight at McCarren (actually practice tn is cancelled nvm)
📸: @noahfkennedy
