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Coaching at your own pace

Not coaching for elite athletes.
Coaching for your real life.

My clients are real people with busy lives, and I create training programs that are realistic and easy to fit around your commitments — while keeping in mind that you are worth prioritizing. As a coach, athlete, business owner, mom and wife, I wear many hats and know what it's like to try and balance it all.

Supporting my clients is the most important part of my working day. When you work with me, you’ll benefit from my running and coaching experience, my 20-year background as a sports and clinical massage therapist, and my training in the root cause principles of functional medicine. I continue to invest in my professional development, so you don’t have to waste time sifting through the internet looking for credible information.

My approach is holistic and science-based: I look at the big picture and connections between mind and body, numbers and narrative. My program design is rooted in proven methods and training principles, but I also know that you're an individual and there's no such thing as a plan that works for everyone.

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“I'm a happy and injury-free runner after training with Heini! I appreciated her expertise, friendliness, flexibility and encouragement.”

Heini Tallent

RRCA Level 2 Certified Running Coach

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

You wouldn't believe it now, but I wasn't always a runner. I’ve been active and competitive all my life, but my youth running experience consisted of nothing more than the annual timed mile at PE and two years as a sprinter. Mostly, you would find me on the basketball court or trying any team sport that seemed fun.

Later on, as a massage therapist, I worked with a lot of runners, but it took me a while to discover running for myself. That time came in my early 30s, when the first few years of motherhood and the trauma of multiple miscarriages had left me feeling like I had lost a piece of myself.

Armed with only a Couch to 5K plan and a determination to regain my identity as an athlete, I gradually built a consistent running routine and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it! I found a running group, signed up for a couple of races, and got qualified as a run leader the following year. My passion for this sport has only grown since.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that running has been life-changing for me. It helped me feel empowered from the very first steps, and not only do I feel like an athlete again, I’m proud of what my mind and my body can do at 47. In coaching, I’ve found a purpose and made it my mission to help other women discover that same joy and power as they explore what’s possible.

If you’re wondering what’s possible for you, I'd love to be your guide on that journey — one step, one run, one week at a time.

What to expect when working with me:

FREQUENT COMMUNICATION

Everything starts with good communication. I expect my athletes to share notes about their workouts and keep me updated when things change. The better you communicate how you’re feeling on the run and what’s going on in your health and in your life, the better I can support you.

TRUST & HONESTY

Effective coaching is about building trust and honesty that go both ways. My communication style is kind, positive and encouraging — and I’m honest and direct if I see a need to adjust your plan or reassess your goal. I expect you to be honest, too, and tell me if something isn't working for you.

BALANCED WELLNESS

Training well and staying healthy through midlife requires keeping easy runs easy, getting enough rest, and adding some strength training and mobility work. We’ll talk about how to establish a balanced routine that fits your life, and I’ll show you how to adjust your running when life stress is high.

TRAINING JUST ENOUGH

My goal is to help you find the sweet spot for training hard enough to reach your goals, but not so hard that it stops being enjoyable or puts you at risk of injury. I’m clear about the purpose of every run in your plan, and you'll never run more miles just for the sake of miles.

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