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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!

Melissa Henderson

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Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach
  • Certified UESCA Ultra Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach
  • Certified UESCA Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach
  • Masters of Science- Exercise Physiology
  • Bachelors of Science- Kinesiology/Exercise Science
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Sports Nutrition
About Melissa

I have my Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and have always been very passionate about the science behind training. I have personally completed distances up to 100 miles (including winning 2 100 mile races and have a PR of 23:15 at that distance). As a coach, I have helped several athletes PR either in distance or time at distances from the marathon all the way to the 100 mile distance! I love what I do and am invested personally in everyone’s individual journey to their goals!

Coaching Philosophy

I believe that consistency is key and that anyone can achieve hard goals such as running an ultramarathon! I am also aware that every athlete is different and what works for one athlete might not work for another! I am here to discuss your goals, other life factors that might interfere with training, strength and weaknesses, current fitness level, etc and then develop a plan that is tailored to your unique needs! As an athlete, you will have access to me via phone (talk or video), text, and email, your plan can be modified as needed, we will fine tune a race day nutrition plan that works for you, your training will include running and strength workouts, we will have pre race meetings to discuss your race plan, and I am available to answer questions you and/or your crew might have!