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Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Coach Directory

If you’re looking for a qualified coach, there is no better place to start than here!

Michelle Zahn

Coach Profile

Credentials
  • UESCA Running Coach
  • RRCA Running Coach
  • McMillan Running Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Injury Prevention
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

3-5 years

About Michelle

I started running as an adult, but have been a lifelong endurance athlete, beginning my athletic journey as a competitive swimmer. After years of training alone, I started working as an athlete with Lauren Cramer in 2021 and am excited to begin working alongside her and share my love for the sport with others.
​As a coach, I aim to ensure each athlete I work with receives a holistic training plan tailored to meet their goals and lifestyle and constant support along the way. I have an “open-door” policy, and my athletes can contact me with questions anytime.

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!