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Coaching at your own pace

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My coaching is client-centered and I draw on my experience in holistic health to put your physical and emotional wellbeing first. I ask questions, listen, and strive to empower you to be in control. 

 

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. 

 

An effective training plan is adjustable. For every goal, there are many possible paths to the same destination, and I put your values and priorities at the heart of the coaching relationship. Together we'll explore what motivates you and how you train most effectively.

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My coaching philosophy

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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, 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 wellbeing.

A little more about coach Heini Tallent

RRCA Level 2 Certified Running Coach

National Board Certified Health & Wellness 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 came to my rescue at a time when the hectic early years of motherhood and the trauma of multiple miscarriages had left me feeling disconnected from myself and the athlete I used to be. Running seemed like the easiest way to regain my identity and some sense of control — of course it soon turned into so much more. It clicked almost instantly, and I got certified as a group run leader the following year.

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Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help other women find their stride. Whether you’re:

 

  • newly embracing running and eyeing your first goals,

  • a stop-and-start runner wanting to make running a consistent, joyful part of your life, or

  • 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 juggling so much. You know that running helps you stay fit and sane, but you can't seem to get into a good routine on your own. This is what I help with! Even when you're busy, it's possible to build a running habit 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.

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Running has been life-changing for me, and I love helping others discover the joy and power it can bring. I'd love to help you find your rhythm, too  one step, one run, one week at a time.​

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Professional certifications

  • NBC-HWC, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (2025)

  • Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, FMCA (2025)

  • Level 2 Certified Distance Running Coach, RRCA (2023)

  • Certified Running Gait Analyst, RunDNA (2023)

  • Certified Distance Running Coach, RRCA (2018)

  • Leader in Running Fitness, UK Athletics (2015)

  • Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist, Jing Institute (2013)

  • Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist, Oxford School of Sports Massage (2008)

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Running achievements

  • First place: Willamette Valley 10K (2019), Happy Girls Run Bend 10K (2023)

  • Multiple age group wins in the 35-39, 40-44 and 45-49 age groups, including Western Pacific Trail 10K, Devil Mountain Run 5K, Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K, Bend 10K, Portland 10K, and Silver Falls Trail Runs 7 Miles

  • 20+ half marathons and trail 20-25Ks

  • Boston Marathon Qualifier

  • 5 marathons: LA, Nashville, Chicago, CIM, Boston

  • PRs on all distances from 5K to marathon in my 40s​

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RRCA certified run coach in Portland, Oregon

Running programs for recreational women runners

Online run coaching and training plans

5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon coach

Health coaching for runners

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