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Michelle Zahn

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Credentials
  • UESCA Running Coach
  • UESCA Endurance Sport Nutrition Coach
  • RRCA Level 1 Coach
  • RYT-200 Yoga Instructor
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

About Michelle

I’m a longtime distance road runner with over 15 years of experience from 5Ks to Marathons. I started running as an adult, but have been a lifelong endurance athlete, beginning my athletic journey as a competitive swimmer. I have made many mistakes along my running journey, each teaching me lessons and led me to seek more knowledge and continuing education in the sport. After 13 years of DIY training plans and downloaded cookie-cutter plans with limited success, I turned to a professional coach to help me break barriers and overcome injuries that plagued me each training cycle.

Coaching Philosophy

As a coach, my goal is to ensure each athlete I work with receives a holistic training plan tailored to meet their goals and lifestyle and receives constant support along the way. Because each athlete is different, no two plans are ever the same.

Developing relationships with my runners is at the forefront of my philosophy. We work as a team to get you across the finish line. I have an “open-door” policy and my athletes are able to reach me by email, text, and through our training app with questions at any time.

My approach to building strong runners is by creating a supportive environment with smart training. More volume and more intensity isn’t always the best approach, and boot camp style training rarely creates the mental strength needed to endure grueling race distances. Training smarter, not harder, allows for proper recovery and muscle adaptation – and race day readiness!