I want to help you achieve your goals in a way that enhances your life even if your financial situation makes it difficult for you to afford quality coaching. I work off a sliding scale and I'm happy to discuss how we can get you on the path to running  achievement that's within your budget.

I'm in Marin County in California. The coaching service I offer is designed to work remotely, which is fairly common among coaches, so no worries!

The type of coaching I offer is mostly remote/online. So the short answer is: it depends.

If you are located in the Marin County / North Bay / SF Bay Area, then we will for sure run together; however, that is not part of the coaching service I'm selling, so the frequency of how often we run can vary and can change depending on my schedule. Having said all that, I totally look forward to running with my athletes as often as possible!

Yes! I have been Level 1 USATF certified from 2018 through the present (ID# 1819849835). I have also completed additional USATF courses in overtraining and staleness and Level 2 sport science. I have a background check on file with USATF and I am Safesport Trained.

Yes! I hold an  MS in Kinesiology with an interdisciplinary focus in Sport Psychology and Counselling and a BS in Exercise and Movement Science. Additionally, I have been trained and certified through USATF.

(I also teach Kinesiology courses and conduct research at San Francisco State University).

I coach part-time. I also teach Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology, and Research Methods in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are my busiest work days, but I do my best to be responsive and communicative with athletes I coach on these days.

I use methods that are grounded in proven sport science such as periodized training, polarization, heart rate zones, functional overreaching, and intentional recovery. I also use a handful of reliable field tests to assess my athletes' current performance and progress toward measurable goals.

By using a variety of tests and metrics, I can cross reference between them (because none are perfect and variation due to all kinds of factors happens) to zero in on your effort zones, which inform the training volume and intensity I prescribe.

I also utilize mindfulness and groundfulness to help athletes achieve an ideal mindset, which has a variety of tangible benefits.

Mindfulness and groudnedness are practices that help you/me/us (people) be aware of our mindset and our thoughts. What we think affects how we feel, how we perform, our mood, and our self-image. Important things!

Mindfulness is about learning to notice a thought or a feeling you're having at that moment. Then, stepping back from it and recognizing that just because you thought it, that doesn't make it true. This results in a stress-calming effect for most people, and it encourages critical thinking as an added bonus! Interested in reading more? Try: Mindfulness by Ellen J. Langer, ISBN: 978-0-7382-1799-4 

Groundedness is about learning to be content by inwardly reflecting on your accomplishments and learning to savor them, to appreciate yourself, and to be present in the "now." Many people, athletes especially, struggle to do this and instead immediately begin thinking about the next bigger or better thing they could do, which creates a pattern of chasing fulfillment instead of actually experiencing it. Interested in reading more? Try: The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg, ISBN: 978-0-593-329898-4

One client had the goal of running a trail half marathon and was at a fitness level where running a 10k was still difficult for them. They were also slightly overweight. We came up with a plan that featured a lot of lower impact aerobic training. Within a few months, they not only ran a trail half marathon, they also ran their personal best times at the 5k and 10k distances.

Another client had completed 50k trail races and wanted to step up to the 50 mile distance. I created a 4-month training plan that organized the focus of their training into "blocks." As a result, they successfully completed their first 50 mile race in their goal time without any injuries.

A recent client wanted to improve their fitness and stamina for intramural baseball. Running only one day per week, they have been able to progress from 2 mile runs to 7 mile runs.

I coach runners of all types and all disciplines from 5k to 100 miles regardless of experience level, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other factors. I'm all about inclusivity. Most of the people I coach are Masters athletes (30+ years old).

Yes, Absolutely! I coach runners of all experience levels and I really enjoy working with people who are new to running. 

The short answer is not really. I have worked with kids (my own included) and I have extensive training in coaching kids. HOWEVER, it doesn't work well with a remote coaching model like this. Having said that, I'm always open to having a conversation about it.

In terms of both running and coaching, ultradistance and self-supported long-distance running is my specialty. I love running all distances though and I'm happy to work with anyone who has running goals from 5k to 100 miles and beyond!

Sorry, but that's a nope! It's nothing personal. Strava is foremost a social platform. I prefer to connect more directly and I don't need to like or comment on your social media to effectively coach you - HOWEVER, we can discuss using Training Peaks if that is something you're interested in.

We will talk about gear more in depth before we start working together, but in general, the only items I consider mandatory are a basic running watch (with or without GPS) and, if you're running on trails, some trail shoes with decent traction.

If you have or can purchase a GPS running watch, it's one of the most useful tools you will own as a runner and I strongly recommend it. The Garmin Instinct watches are often on sale, are very capable, and have a wrist-based heart rate monitor. I have no affiliation with Garmin, but I am very happy with their products, software, and support.

Locally, Point Reyes National Seashore. I have run every trail within the park many times over. The forest there is amazing and the coastal views are icing on the cake. I also love the Sierra and Utah. The Zion Traverse is my favorite all time run. In the Sierra, Evolution Basin is a nice one!

Yes. I have worked with triathletes, MMA practitioners, long distance hikers, professional dancers, and people who play various team sports.