Leanne Klassen
Coach Profile
- UESCA Running Coach
- Running (marathon or shorter)
- Expert/Advanced
- Strength and Conditioning
- Sports Nutrition
- Form Analysis
1-3 years
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!
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.