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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 well-being 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 your priorities are 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

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 add focused health coaching sessions to your running plan. These may include working on personalizing your nutrition, better rest and recovery habits, managing stress, or navigating chronic health conditions.
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:
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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 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
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NBC-HWC, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (2025)
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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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Certified Running Gait Analyst, RunDNA (2023)
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Certified Distance Running Coach, RRCA (2018)
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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 & Remedial Massage Therapist, Oxford School of Sports Massage (2008)


Running highlights
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Crossing the finish line in first place at the Willamette Valley 10K (2019) and Happy Girls Run Bend 10K (2023)
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Multiple age group podium finishes at 5Ks and 10Ks including Portland, Bend, and Seattle Rock 'n' Roll
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Experiencing breathtaking trails on a running retreat in the Sonoran desert and high up on Mount Hood, and seeing the San Francisco skyline in the distance from Bay Area trails
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Qualifying for the Boston Marathon (at CIM 2023) and running it in 2025
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5 marathon finishes: LA, Nashville, Chicago, CIM, Boston
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Running in the streets of Central London at the London 10K in 2024
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Getting faster as a master and setting PRs on all distances from the 5K to the marathon in my 40s​
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Any vacation run! Some of my favorite places to run have been Helsinki, Vancouver, Venice, San Diego... my running shoes are always the first thing I pack.




