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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!

Gretchen Addison

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Running Coach
  • Certified NASM Personal Trainer
  • NASM Women's Fitness Specialization
  • NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialization
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

1-3 years

About Gretchen

I ran cross country and track in high school, but focused more on horseback riding during college. After college, I began to get serious about running again, and fell in love with the half marathon distance. I have now run over 50 half marathons, and have run 5 marathons, with the last being Boston in 2019. I have been coaching runners since 2020 and have really enjoyed sharing my love of running with my athletes and helping them to find their potential. When I'm not running, I enjoy riding my horse, hiking, reading, and cooking.

Coaching Philosophy

Every runner is unique and therefore the coaching of each athlete should be tailored specifically to them. I believe in creating run plans that set each runner up for success, but I also believe strongly that runners need to listen to their body each day and modify/substitute workouts based on how they are feeling.