Coach Kristin
Why do you coach?
I coach because living vicariously through the success and growth of my athletes brings immense joy and keeps my own passion for the sport alive. I love coaching runners of all levels, from beginners tackling their first miles all the way up to ultra runners tackling extreme distances. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a runner realize they do not need to wait for external validation—they have the power to build their own strength, one small step at a time. Over the past six-plus years of coaching, my goal has been to build an inclusive, empowering environment where athletes feel supported to push their boundaries, master their mindset, and celebrate every single milestone along the way.
What is your primary philosophy of coaching?
My philosophy centers on celebrating what your body is capable of doing rather than what it looks like, because running belongs to every body. I believe that mental resilience is the true foundation of running, and my focus is on helping athletes build a powerful relationship with their movement, mental strength, and consistency. I am a passionate advocate for body positivity in the running community, ensuring that every athlete feels welcome, capable, and valued exactly as they are. Additionally, I am a huge advocate for postpartum runners, focusing on helping moms chase big athletic goals while successfully balancing family life. Running should bring joy to your life, and my goal is to help you build sustainable, training habits to run after your dreams!
What do you look for in a client?
I welcome athletes of all paces who are ready to try something new and see what their bodies can do. I look for runners who want to push themselves to new heights, but who also value collaboration. Together, we will work as a team to balance your busy everyday life with your training, supporting each other as you step outside your comfort zone and chase your biggest goals.
“Celebrating what your body can do and building mental resilience—helping you chase big goals while balancing real life, from your first miles to your first ultra.”
Why are you different than other coaches?
As a full-time working mom while managing training for marathons and ultras, I completely understand the delicate balance of daily life and training. I know how to design a sustainable plan that fits your busy schedule, but I am also the coach who will see your true potential and encourage you to step outside your comfort zone to reach goals you never thought possible. I am also a firm believer that running should be fun!
What’s your history in sport?
My athletic journey began on the soccer field as a competitive college player before I transitioned into the world of endurance running. For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to endurance running, exploring the full spectrum of distance racing. Over the years, I have completed 30+ half marathons, 22 full marathons (with a 3:23 PR and two Boston Marathon qualifications), multiple 50ks, a 50-mile finisher, and 24-hour endurance events. Navigating these massive training blocks as a full time working mom gives me a first-hand understanding of how to build sustainable, real-world training plans. Living with an autoimmune disease myself, I also have deep personal and professional experience coaching runners with autoimmune conditions, teaching them how to balance high-level training with body awareness
What are your credentials?
- RRCA Certified Running Coach with 6+ years of coaching experience
- 10+ Years of Endurance Running Experience
- Inclusivity Advocate: Specializing in body positivity and coaching all levels from beginners to ultra marathoners
Coach Kristin is available to coach athletes looking for the following:
- Brand new athletes
- Athletes who want to step up in race distance
- Postpartum Athletes
- Busy athletes looking for balance
Where you can find me:
After the birth of my daughter in 2005, I came back to triathlon as a way to get back in shape and to carve out time for me. The more I trained and raced, the more I enjoyed all the different aspects of triathlon, from figuring out how to fit training into my busy day, to the social training rides/runs, to the rewarding feeling of setting a personal best, to training philosophies. Friends started to ask for help with their swim and the more people I helped; the more becoming a coach seemed like the natural next step. I like watching my athletes accomplish both big and little things; nothing makes me more delighted than to hear excitement in an athlete’s voice (or text) when they just had an outstanding race, or when they’ve made a change to their swim stroke and see an improvement in pace.
As a scientist, I enjoy analyzing athlete data, and experimenting with different training methods and trying new workouts. I realize that one-size-fits-all isn’t ideal and can tailor a training program to suit your strengths and weaknesses. I have an extensive swim background and currently coach an age-group team and a local high school team, so I’m able to work with triathletes of all swimming levels.
My favorite moment as an athlete was crossing the finish line of my first Ironman in Lake Placid in July! That race was the culmination of almost five years of training and racing multiple half Ironmans to work my way up to that distance. I enjoyed the training journey and the race itself and while I won’t rule out another Ironman, I will stick with sprints for the time being.
I am USAT Level 2 Endurance, USMS Level II, and ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) Level 1 certified.
One-on-One coaching starting at $200/month and Kristin is available to write run plans as well.