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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!

Tatum Smith

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Run Coach
  • M.Ed Educational Psychology
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Coaching Experience

0-1 year

About Tatum

I started running in high school and college, but struggled to compete while battling eating disorders. Running became a lifeline in my recovery, and now I’m passionate about fearlessly fueling for performance and life. With an MEd in Educational Psychology and years as a school counselor, I bring strong support and mindset skills to my coaching. Today I balance full-time work, two young kids, and big running goals. I believe a busy life can be an edge—train with intention, fuel well, stay resilient, and you can achieve far more than you think!

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy blends intentional training, confident fueling, and a strong mental game to help athletes thrive in every season of life. I believe performance is built through consistency, adaptability, and nourishment, not rigidity or all-or-nothing thinking. As a full-time working mom, I know firsthand that a packed schedule doesn’t limit your potential; it builds resilience, focus, and grit. My approach emphasizes evidence-based programming, including workouts, fueling strategies that support both training and life, and mindset tools that help athletes stay grounded when things get challenging. Big goals are absolutely possible with a full plate. Often, that’s exactly what creates the strongest athletes.