I've always dreamed of creating a strong community of women runners - women who love running and want to grow together in the sport.
If you dream hard and work with intention, good things will happen in this crazy, beautiful world.
Pinch me! This spring, I had the opportunity to start dreaming with the ASICS team. They have been absolutely beyond incredible to essentially hand me the keys to this dream and have supported me in every way. There aren't enough words to express my excitement and gratitude for ASICS.
In the 2023 Move Her Mind study on the gendered exercise gap, ASICS found that community was key in breaking down barriers women face when it comes to prioritizing their fitness.
And now... we can reveal (as of yesterday) a wonderful project for 50 lucky women in Los Angeles and Southern California!
I am truly honored to be your coach and to design the details of this 13 week program!
Picture in your mind, summer group runs in Santa Monica along soft dirt and grass park paths overlooking the ocean and endless beach bike paths. I have lived (until the life changing wildfires last year, but that is another story), first in Santa Monica and then Pacific Palisades for over 20 years. I know running here like the back of my hand - many marathon training cycles have been grinded out on these roads and trails and let me say... it never gets old.
We are going to have so much FUN together in our training runs and I am partnering with ASICS to pour a lot of love, time and dedication into this project. There will be many fun surprises along the way for sure from the beginning of the project until the Santa Monica Classic 10k race on Sunday September 13th, 2026.
You'll have a free entry to the Santa Monica Classic 10k, an iconic race set against the backdrop of the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Ocean. I'll provide zoom coaching sessions, a weekly newsletter and our own private Slack community. I cannot wait to get to know each woman personally! A really special bonus is that I will be one of your race announcers for the Santa Monica Classic and will be there to send you on your way as well as calling your name and cheering you on at the finish line!
ASICS is on fire right now with their phenomenal roster of professional distance athletes like newly minted NYT best selling author and marathoner Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Emma Grace Hurley, Makena Morley, Makenna Myler, Savannah Berry, Betsy Saina, Los Angeles Marathon winners Nathan Martin (2026 in a stunning finish!) and Matt Richtman (2025 - first American to win the LA Marathon in over 30 years!), Zouhair Talbi (5th at this year's Boston Marathon in a blazing 2:03:45!) John Korir, 2 time winner of the Boston Marathon (2025 and 2026!) the legendary Olympian Deena Kastor and more.
ASICS shoes and gear are beyond incredible (I've been rocking the new Superblast 3 on all of my training runs lately - it feels like running on clouds) and our 50 women will be gifted a pair of shoes, a custom race singlet and brand giveaways, which is a great way to begin the summer running season!
From a coaching standpoint, working with runners to help them achieve their goals is what I do and I love it more each year. From my work with middle school runners learning the craft, to high level high school distance runners working to reach their full potential to adult runners that want to run really well and juggle their busy lives - each group is special.
I look forward to bringing my education and extensive experience in the sport to the ladies in this program.
APPLY HERE until June 2nd! On June 3rd (Global Running Day!) we will reveal the 50 ladies chosen for this special project.
Good luck to you all and I cannot wait to begin our summer journey of running and community!