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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!

Laura Saponar

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Credentials
  • UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach
  • Training Peaks Level 1 Coach Accreditation
Sport(s) Coached
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

About Laura

Semi-retired with over 30 years of experience as a Leadership Executive and Coach in the Financial Services Industry. I have also coached youth supports including basketball, baseball, and soccer for 10 years. I reside in South Riding, VA and have pursued my passion and expertise of coaching to what I have enjoyed since I was 13; running. I completed my first marathon in my 20's and have run 15 since (New York, Boston, and Marine Corp). I have completed 11 Ultra's starting in 2019 (2 x JFK 50, 3x Pine Creek Challenge 50; 100K, 2x Javalina Jundred, Many on the Genny, Oregon Cascades).

Coaching Philosophy

My vision is to empower runners over 50 to unlock their fullest potential—not by chasing a perfect finish time, but by falling in love with the process that gets them there. I coach with purpose and passion, grounded in decades of experience and fueled by boundless energy. My superpower is execution. I bring enthusiasm that’s contagious, encouragement that’s relentless, and a commitment to helping every runner rise to their highest capacity. This isn't just coaching. It’s transformation. Together, we’ll chart a path defined not by age or limitations, but by grit, spirit, and the joy of pushing further than you thought possible.