Coach Directory

Crystal Tressler

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Credentials
  • RRCA Levels I and II
  • UESCA Running Coach
  • SafeSport & Youth Coaching
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

About Crystal

I've been involved in large group club coaching as well as small group personal coaching since 2017. I'm immersed in my local running community, holding an executive position with the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club for 6 years and coaching through the run specialty store, Charm City Run. I specialize in marathon training.

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is to meet you where you are at. I don't use template plans. Every runner has their own starting and ending point, even in group training. I value volume over intensity, using speedwork selectively to safely move up pace while building endurance. I've used a variety of methodologies, from Galloway to Hansens, in order to coach runners to their full potential. Every runner gets a qualitative and quantitative report documenting their progress and successes following each training season.