• Ph.D. Health Sciences: Exercise & Sport Science, M.S. Clinical Exercise Science, certified UESCA Running Coach, certified ISSA Tactical Conditioning Specialist, certified ISSA Personal Trainer

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

I currently live in Japan (U.S.-based coach) with my husband, who serves in the military. I started long-distance running as a kid and love it just as much today as I did then! My passion for running is ultimately why I have centered my academic and professional experience around exercise and sport science.

I have lived in three countries outside of the U.S. and travel any chance I can! There is something about being in different cultures and places around the globe that exhilarates me.

I am a new coach. I am just as open to learning from my athletes as I hope they are to learn from me. It is my greatest desire that, as a coach, I can continue to foster or ignite a love for running among my athletes. Running also involves self-discipline, so I do believe consistency and accountability are important aspects in training. Whether an athlete is at the elite level, wants to cross the finish line, or wants to take up running, my goal is to do my best to help them achieve their goals.