Frequently Asked Questions
How does payment work?
Payments are made monthly via Venmo.
Partial months will be charged as $30 per week.
What is TrainingPeaks?
TrainingPeaks is a free online platform and mobile app platform that allows athletes to upload their GPS data for the coach to analyze. This will function as the training calendar and primary mode of communication and feedback. There is a premium version with additional bells and whistles you can view HERE. You can buy your own premium account annually or I can add on my end for an additional $10 on a monthly basis.
I’m new to running. Is this right for me?
A running coach can be beneficial for runners of all experience levels and ability levels and can be especially helpful for people new to running.
Do you coach athletes of all experience and ability levels?
I bring 12 years of coaching experience working with athletes of all abilities and backgrounds. At the high school level, I’ve coached both boys and girls, from first-time runners to high-achievers who went on to compete in college. I also coach adult athletes across the full spectrum, from those new to the sport to runners chasing Boston Marathon qualifiers.
How would you describe your coaching and training style?
Training will look different for each athlete depending on their goals and experience, but my main priority for all of my athletes is to see them thrive in their training and be happy and healthy runners. My training will be structured in a way that helps athletes improve as runners through consistency and by simply continuing to take the next logical step forward. In general, I like to keep training fun and I err on the side of simple and conservative training to avoid unnecessary injury risk and burnout.
What equipment do I need?
I can structure training based on the equipment you have access to (treadmill, elliptical, weights, resistance bands, etc…), but the only things you NEED are good running shoes and a GPS watch so you can upload your runs to TrainingPeaks.
What is your coaching philosophy?
I believe the primary goal of every runner should be to remain happy and healthy throughout training while chasing big goals. I’ve experienced firsthand how running can make a positive impact on people’s lives and I’m passionate about helping people optimize their training by making running fun, sustainable, and life-giving. Running can change your life if you let it!