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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!

Anya Wallace

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • certified UESCA Running Coach
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Form Analysis
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

About Anya

I grew up in a small town in West Virginia with a big running community. I ran competitively in high school and then attended the Air Force Academy for college. I am currently a Captain in the Air Force doing data analysis. Some hobbies I enjoy outside of running are cycling, skydiving, snowboarding, scuba diving, and lounging by a pool or beach. I continue to train and race recreationally from 5ks to marathons. I love continuously learning about training philosophies and how to help people reach their goals.

Coaching Philosophy

Coaching is an art and a science. The science provides infrastructure and strategy for all of decisions such as weekly mileage increases, long run increases, the volume of speed work to include, etc. The art is being a human. Ensuring those decisions unite with your specific goals, capabilities, and limitations relies on the art of listening to you and your unique experience. My professional background is in data science and programming. I am a unique coach in the fact that I incorporate those skills into the process of building training plans to ensure all elements are within the appropriate parameters according to the scientific studies and your own statistics. Beyond building an ideal plan, a coach must also be a great communicator who is able to provide support and accountability. I like to build genuine connections with people and help them achieve their goals.