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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!

Erin Karara

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Coach Profile

Credentials
  • certified UESCA Running Coach
  • RRCA Certified Running Coach
  • RYT-200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert/Advanced
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
Coaching Experience

10+ years

About Erin

Diverse, 20+ year running background and decorated ultrarunner who has captured wins at the marathon, 50k and 24 hour/100 mile level but has also found wisdom and lessons through the journey of training and preparing, as well as when missing targets. Forever an optimistic, with a keen interest in pushing the limits of human performance and achieving great things through the help of a running community. Mom of 2 and working professional who also believes it is possible to [try] to have it all and will work with you to find that delicate balance between work/life/family.

Coaching Philosophy

We all truly can do hard things, and we can often go further even when our minds tell us we cannot. Sometimes having that outside perspective and confidence of another can really give you that edge, and as a coach, it's my job to help you find it and know when it's okay to push and also when it's important to hold back and find rest. I've personally had coaches push me and program workouts for me that I might not have had the confidence to try on my own, but their belief in me helped me to ultimately achieve these goals that seemed once very much out of reach. One of the most fulfilling things as a coach is seeing someone achieve a goal they've worked so hard for!