About Me

Born in Ridgefield, CT, raised in Flagstaff, AZ!

Fast forward a few decades that included running collegiately at Penn State, professionally with Under Armour, and coaching top DI NCAA teams (Syracuse and NAU), and I’m now here to coach rockstar runners like you!

I coach for community-based Team Run Flagstaff, Girls on the Run, the RunSedona Races, and the iFIT fitness app on NordicTrack, ProForm, and FreeMotion treadmills. My mission is to bring the same level of dedication, expertise, and passion to every runner I coach, no matter their starting point and help runners transform their paces and goal races by focusing on everything beyond their splits.

Living in Flagstaff for over 12 years has allowed me to learn from some of the top coaches in the world and train as a professional athlete alongside Olympians and World Medalists. I've experienced firsthand what it takes to train like an elite, and now I want to bring those insights to you. My approach is rooted in evidence-based training, but it's also about finding the joy and playfulness in running—because I believe that when you enjoy the process, the results follow.

Back when I was racing in high school and college, I cared too much about my PRs, and it created overwhelming anxiety that sometimes kept me from racing. But I learned to transform that stress into excitement and bring playfulness into my racing routine. Now, my goal is to help you find that same joy, whether you’re toeing the line for your first 5K or your next marathon. I’ll be there to cheer you on, push you when needed, and keep you grounded through it all.

So, if you’re ready to chase your goals with a coach who truly understands the ups and downs of the journey, I would be honored to work alongside you. I’m here to celebrate your wins, support you through the tough days, and remind you why you fell in love with running in the first place. Let’s pursue your potential together, find joy in the process, and see just how far we can go.

Happy running,

♡ Leah