Leia Anderson
Coach Profile
- UESCA Running Coach
- Lydiard I and II certified
- Girls Gone Strong Pre/Post Natal Certified
- Girls Gone Strong Coaching Certified
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Ultrarunning
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert/Advanced
- Strength and Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
5-10 years
I have been running ultras for the past 9 years. 100 milers are my favorite, having completed 8 100+ mile events with a distance PR of 176.5 miles. I love running and want to help others find the joy in it. I have two young kiddos so as much as the trails are calling sometimes the treadmill will win. I'm based in Kansas City but coach athletes throughout the country. I am incredibly fortunate that this is what I get to do for a living. I work in the running industry full time, coaching, teaching, and race directing, so my athletes have my full time attention. I love what I do.
Process, process, process. Training and running should primarily be fun and joyful. The goals that athletes set need to align with a process that they enjoy. I want to help people with a schedule and training plan that fits into their life appropriately, that is fun and that allows them to grow as a runner. That way when we get to an event based goal, the event is a celebration of all of the work put in.
