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Coaching at Your Own Pace
My Coaching Philosophy
My coaching is client-centered and I draw on my experience in holistic health to put your physical and emotional well-being first. I ask questions, listen, and coach with kindness, and I strive to empower you to be in control. You set the pace; I'll be your guide along the way.
I believe in the importance of recovery, strength training and self-care, and I'm very clear about the purpose of every run in your plan. You won't just run miles for the sake of running miles. I love sharing the science behind training if you want to learn — and I'll let you get on with the running if that's all you need.
I want you to feel heard and valued, and I put your goals and priorities at the heart of the coaching relationship. For every goal, there are many possible paths to the same destination. Together we'll explore what motivates you and how you train most effectively.
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Not coaching for elite runners.
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.
I research, read, and study so you don’t have to waste time sifting through the internet looking for credible information. When you work with me, you’ll learn how to establish and maintain good training habits, find consistency, increase your motivation, and most of all: listen to your body. As a functional medicine certified health coach and with 20 years of experience as a massage therapist, I place a great emphasis on whole-person wellness and help you work with your body.
When you train with me, you can also choose to include focused health coaching sessions in your running plan, to truly address all areas of well-being.
A little more about coach Heini Tallent
RRCA LEVEL 2 CERTIFIED RUNNING COACH
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
I wasn't always a runner, even though running is an intrinsic part of who I am now. It took me a while to get here! I ran track for a few years in my teens, but as a sprinter, I considered 800 meters a long distance and anything beyond that... quite unthinkable. Basketball was my true love, all the way into my 30s.
Distance running and I found each other at a time of change and transition in my life, when the hectic early years of motherhood left me feeling disconnected from the athlete I used to be. Running was just about the only thing flexible enough to fit around my life, so I looked up a training plan and bought proper running shoes. Soon, a running watch and a few books. It clicked almost instantly, and I got certified as a group run leader later that same year.
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Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help other runners find their stride. Whether you’re:
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newly embracing running and eyeing your first goals,
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a stop-and-start runner wanting to make running a consistent, joyful part of your life, or
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a quietly competitive runner chasing personal bests and new distances,
I’m here to guide you with personalized coaching that fits your goals, your lifestyle, and the unique challenges you face.
I get it: you’re busy juggling all the things. You want to run, yet you don’t want it to add more stress to your life. This is what I help with! You, too, can build a sustainable, balanced running routine that empowers you without burning you out. Together, we’ll figure out how to fit the puzzle pieces of your life into a training plan that works for you.
I believe in mixing things up to stay strong and injury-free. I run roads and trails, short and long, fast and easy. I try to strength train regularly and cherish every opportunity for an adventure or trying a new activity. At 46, I’m enjoying all that running is allowing me to do; challenging myself helps me feel like I can do anything!
Running has changed my life, and I love helping others discover the joy and power it can bring. I'd love to help you find what lights you up, build your confidence, and make running a fulfilling part of your life — on your terms.
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Professional certifications
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Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, FMCA (2025)
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Level 2 Certified Distance Running Coach, RRCA (2023)
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Level 2 Certified Youth Running Coach, RRCA (2023)
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Certified Running Gait Analyst, RunDNA (2023)
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Certified Distance Running Coach, RRCA (2018)
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Level 1 Track and Field Coach, USATF (2017)
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Certified Coach, Healthy Running (2016)
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Leader in Running Fitness, UK Athletics (2015)
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Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist, Jing Institute (2013)
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Sports Massage Therapist, Oxford School of Sports Massage (2008)
Running achievements
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First place: Willamette Valley 10K (2019), Happy Girls Run Bend 10K (2023)
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Multiple age group wins in the 35-39, 40-44 and 45-49 age groups, including Western Pacific Trail 10K (2017), Devil Mountain Run (2018), Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K (2019), Bend 10K (2022) and Portland 10K (2024 & 2025)
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20+ half marathons and trail 20-25Ks
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Boston Marathon Qualifier
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5 marathons: LA, Nashville, Chicago, CIM, Boston
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PRs on all distances from 5K to marathon in my 40s​
