• UESCA Running Coach
• USATF Youth Sports Coach
• MS Biomedical Engineering

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

• Strength and Conditioning
• Injury Prevention
• Sports Nutrition

5-10 years

Sofie Schunk—Founder of Embrace The Grind, Running & Strength Coach, National Laboratory Engineer, and Diabetes Sports Project Director. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 16, she mastered endurance and performance, playing NCAA D1 soccer at Marquette (goalkeeper) winning 3 Big East titles, and a MS Biomedical Engineering. Co-founded DSP to empower diabetic athletes. Transitioned to elite running, winning back-to-back Carlsbad 5000 titles, running 1:16 in the half marathon, and qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a 2:36—becoming the 3rd-ever T1D to achieve this milestone.

Our goal at Embrace The Grind is to empower you to become the best version of yourself. Whether you're a full-time professional or managing Type 1 diabetes, we help you break barriers, push limits, and achieve your biggest goals.

We believe performance isn’t about unlimited time, rather it’s about resilience, smart training, and a strong mindset. With a science-backed, personalized approach to strength and endurance training, we guide you through the physical and mental highs and lows whether in sport, life, or the real-time blood sugar fluctuations that come with diabetes.

Specialization:
-Run Coaching & Endurance Performance: Tailored training adapted to your lifestyle, whether elite or beginner.
-Strength Training: Building resilience needed in sport and everyday life.
-Diabetes Management: Combining advanced strategies in fueling, insulin management and performance optimization.