BUILT FOR THE DISTANCE

Andrea says Katie combined customized workouts with encouragement, course knowledge, gear, hydration and nutrition guidance, injury support, and accountability - helping her finish her first 50-mile race.

I started working with Coach Katie and honestly, I don’t see an end in sight, and that says everything. With her coaching, I completed my first and second 100-mile ultramarathons, something that once felt completely impossible to me. Coach Katie doesn’t just coach the miles, she coaches everything. From how many calories to take in on long runs, to what gear works best in different conditions, to the mindset you need during training, race prep, and the race itself. Nothing is one-size-fits-all. She listens, she tailors, she adjusts, and she checks in. Always. She is consistently positive, grounded, and encouraging, even (and especially) during the hard seasons. When I went through injury and was in a really low mental space, she saw the light when I couldn’t. She offered perspective, options, and reassurance when my own brain couldn’t come up with any. That kind of support matters more than people realize. She has made me more confident, not just as a runner, but as an athlete. She builds consistency, trust, and belief over time. She makes every athlete FEEL like an athlete, no matter size, shape, pace, or experience level- and she’ll also make you feel respected and capable. You are met exactly where you’re at and coached forward from there. Coach Katie is special. She cares deeply. She believes in you. And she makes you better, mentally and physically.

Emily credits Katie's positivity and belief with helping her stay mentally and physically strong through a demanding marathon build and run what she called the best race of her life.

Mike reports PRs from the 5K through the marathon, with training that helped him get faster while feeling better during and after races. He describes the workouts as challenging, achievable, and tailored to his goals.

Having Katie as my coach has been one of the greatest gifts in my running journey. Her unwavering belief in me has sparked a belief in myself that I didn’t know existed. Her deep knowledge, combined with energetic, can-do spirit, has made balancing training with life, especially with three little boys, not only possible, but empowering. With her guidance, I achieved my 1st 100 mile finish. I’m excited for the races still to come, knowing she’ll be in my corner.

Coach Katie has an amazing ability to meet you where you are and help you to, step-by-step, work toward your goals. The training plans Coach Katie creates for me are never easy, but they are achievable. Even when a workout looks tough and I'm not sure that I can do it, it helps a lot knowing that Katie believes that I can—usually, she's right. With Katie's help, I can't wait to see what I can accomplish in the months and years ahead.