![]() For me, that was harder than the physical part at times. Kristy not only made sure I was ready physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. After each run, we had a discussion as to how things went, discussed what may have caused things to occur and what we’ll try for the next run. The use of Final Surge was also a huge help to track my progress, both good and bad, and was fundamental in me achieving my goal. A plan was then tailored to my needs…no boiler plate plans here! Kristy took the time to learn who I am and what my goals and motivation were. I recently had the pleasure of working with Kristy to complete the 2015 Broad Street Run! As someone who struggled for years to achieve running a 5K, the task to complete 10 miles seemed almost impossible to me. I would highly recommend Kristy to anyone looking for a running coach, and I definitely plan to work with her again for future races! ~ Lisa Her confidence in my abilities definitely helped me to push towards my goal on race day. In the week leading up to the race, Kristy sent really helpful tips and reminders, and checked in with me the day before the race. Kristy was always available during the course of my training, and gave really great workouts that helped to prepare me for my marathon. When I got sick early on in my training cycle, she was great about encouraging me to rest and skip my runs until I got healthy, and was then able help me gradually get back into training again. Kristy was able to help me develop a manageable schedule and even gave me suggestions for specific rehab exercises to do 3 days a week. ![]() My main concern going into this training cycle was fitting in all the strength training/rehab exercises that I wanted to continue doing to prevent injury. I had a wonderful experience working with Kristy as I trained for my 6th marathon (and got a 5-min PR!). With Kristy’s help – I was finally able to get my sub-4 marathon, and I can’t wait to work with her to meet my next goal. Knowing that Kristy believed that I could hit a target pace or achieve a PR made me believe that my goals were actually achievable, and not just arbitrary targets. ![]() And I cannot stress enough the value of having a non-partial third party looking at your data and helping you set your goals. I’m afraid that at times, Kristy had to play the role of therapist as she helped to pick me up off the floor after a bad run – but no matter how much I complained, she remained motivating and encouraging. (Seriously, I never thought I would say that about speed work!). She tailored training runs to fit the course profile, and designed varied workouts that were fun to execute. She helped me adjust my nutrition, and held me accountable for nailing my workouts and keeping my recovery days easy. Hiring Kristy as my coach was exactly what I needed to shake things up! Kristy spent so much time helping me overcome many of the mental challenges that were holding me back in my racing, and worked with me on my mental training just as much as my physical training. But after using canned or semi-custom training plans and failing to meet my goals, I was ready to try something new. I used to think that as a recreational runner, I had no business hiring a running coach. ![]() She’s a phenomenal coach and person! ~ Brigid To anyone who wants to take their running to the next level, Kristy can help you meet and surpass your goals. I could not have done it without Kristy’s expert guidance and I am forever grateful to her. Thanks to Kristy I successfully completed my first full marathon and beat my goal time! Even better, I truly enjoyed the experience, unlike the few half marathons I had struggled through before. I had improvements with each week of training and my confidence grew. Not only is Kristy extremely knowledgeable as a coach, she is also incredibly enthusiastic, supportive, and empathetic. She created a personalized training plan that worked for my schedule. Kristy gave me the strategy and structure I needed to train smart. Completing a full marathon seemed like an impossible goal. I would start out way too fast and burn out halfway through a race. I was inconsistent and had no concept of pacing. I cannot say enough good things about coach Kristy! Before I started working with her I had been running on and off for several years. ![]()
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