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Leanne Klassen

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Credentials
  • UESCA Running Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Form Analysis
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

About Leanne

I have not always been a runner but have always been a devoted athlete with a competitive spirit and love for team sports. I played college level basketball, that was my first love of sport.
After having my second daughter in 2017 I took up running and immediately fell in love with the sport. The marathon distance specifically. In 2020 I took the UESCA Run coaching certification and started coaching other runners. It felt so good to help others reach their goals, and just really enjoy the process. I quit my accounting job in June 2022 and now get to do what I love full time! Coach!

Coaching Philosophy

Everyone is different, therefore their training plans should be as well. Getting to know my athletes strengths + weaknesses, as well as knowing them on a personal level is important. Knowing them as a person can be the key to success and finding what works for them in a training environment.
I take a collaborative approach to my coaching. Working together to set realistic but challenging goals. Feedback + input from my athletes is what makes them successful, and makes the overall process enjoyable, which is what is most important.