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Helping your reach your running goals through a personalized approach. Both in person and virtual coaching depending on where you live.

11/06/2026

We can only hope that our values are shown in obvious ways through our services, coaching, content and presence in local running communities. Regardless, it doesn’t help to just say them bluntly every now and then. 😉

As both individuals and a collective our goal is to ensure every athlete has access to this sport that continues to evolve. We are not so naive to think that your current demographic and economic status won’t play a part in your current relationship to running, but we’ll be damned if we don’t do our part to even the playing field.

🏁We don’t gatekeep our knowledge, we aim to share as much educational content as possible through our page

🏁The community events we provide (like our collabs with Core Collective Fitness !) will always be done in a way that covers our cost to be there while still making it affordable for the community to join.

🏁And finally, we offer a range of paid services and a sliding scale based on need for our 1:1 coaching not income so that athletes of every background can have a shot at the support that comes with working with an adaptive coach.

Curious where you fit on the scale? We have a suggested structure to guide you.
Curious about how this kind of coaching could support your training? Check out our website or send us a DM to learn more. 🩵

11/05/2026

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Erika ⚡️

Erika, coached by her husband Jarred Ervin , has had a goal to keep improving her marathon time after a recent sub-3 race. But setbacks, including a broken wrist, have made navigating her marathon build for the upcoming Tucson Marathon less than ideal.

Regardless, Erika is still putting the work in, and just approaching this build differently than before.

More than just getting the work in, the focus in this season is about recovering well, keeping up with strength, fueling, and not forcing things when the body needs a break.

In coach Jarred’s words,

“Coaching my wife has been a good reminder that you can’t force the process. Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down, pay attention to the details, and trust the work you’re putting in.

I’m proud of the way Erika has approached this comeback. She’s put in the work, stayed focused through the setbacks, and continued to build. Now it’s about putting those pieces together on race day. Excited to see what she does in Tucson Marathon.”

Setbacks happen, but they do not have to define what the rest of your running career looks like. If anything, a setback can allow you to refocus on details that may have been looked over during the grind and come back an even better and more intentional athlete.

11/03/2026

The first few days after a race can feel off. They’re called the ‘post race blues’ for a reason.

The emotional highs and lows after a race, no matter what the outcome was, are real. And it can be easy to go down with them and ignore what your body really needs. This post aims to serve as a guide to help you navigate these first few days after a race.

⚡️First 24 hours: Eat a real meal, something with carbs and protein. Get plenty of fluids and salt in. Your body has just done a lot of work, and it needs fuel and rest to start repairing itself. A short walk is fine if it feels good, but you don’t need to force anything.

⚡️24–48 hours: Keep movement easy. Pay attention to soreness, fatigue, and mood. You might feel stiff, sore, or completely wiped out. You might also feel surprisingly awesome. Neither feeling is a reason to rush back into training. Gentle walking or mobility work can help you feel better if it’s comfortable, but don’t turn recovery into another workout.

⚡️48–72 hours: Check in with yourself. Let the race distance, effort, terrain, and your body’s response guide your next steps. This is where patience can get tricky. You might feel ready to run again, but feeling better doesn’t necessarily mean you’re fully recovered. A road marathon, a technical trail race, and a 100-miler all place different demands on your body. If you’re still unusually fatigued or sore, take more time. There’s no prize for returning to training first.

🚨Main takeaway here: Recovery isn’t something you earn after training. It’s part of training. You don’t need to prove your toughness by getting back out there immediately.

Whether you’re excited about how your race turned out or are navigating the disappointment of the outcome, we’re here to chat. Send us a DM or ask a question in the comments. 🩵

10/30/2026

Some of our athletes were brave enough to give us the BTS of their best race accomplishments... and they are probably not what you’d expect. 😅 ☠️

We are in no way advocating a “no pain, no gain” kind of mindset. The reality of racing is that, no matter how well we prepare and train with a ‘health first’ mindset throughout a build, race day will come with its surprises. The adrenaline, hype and extra endorphins that racing brings can often have athletes pushing their bodies to the max with results that are both personal records annnnnddd moments that will take extra time to recover from.

This is why racing belongs on race day and moderate training belongs on the rest of the training calendar. AND no matter what people are posting on IG, there is usually SOMETHING not quite so rosy they’re leaving out 😉

10/29/2026

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Lisa Marie , who just ran Baystate Marathon!

Just three years ago Lisa was diagnosed with a pelvic stress fracture, near the end of a marathon build. It was here that she shifted to a ‘health first’ mindset.

Recovering from this injury has been an intentionally slow journey, so that Lisa and Coach Becky could take the time that her body needed to focus on true health before jumping into another race build.

But when she did race again a year later? The intentional patience in training proved to pay off. Swipe through this post to read the highlights of what a Health First mindset can do! While there are still some kinks she’s working out with her RD involving nutrition and hydration, this last marathon build and how she felt for most of race day has had her saying “I’m back baby”. 🙌🏼

While her most recent build for last weekend’s marathon didn’t look the same as pre-fracture (no she did not run 6 days a week like before) she still rocked some of her hardest training sessions of her time under Coach Becky.

Her body is strong.
Her body is capable.
Because her body is healthy.

As coaches we encourage a “health first” approach with our athletes because that’s the foundation for performance. Racing back from injuries can sometimes play out okay, but more often than not it is lining up the athlete for another setback.

Don’t sacrifice your overall long term health for just one day on the race course!

10/27/2026

Our page has given TONS of information when it comes to the taper week before a goal race, especially as of recent when so many athletes are running fall and winter races.

The information is there for a reason and serves a purpose. As coaches, we want you to read it and implement it to your training plan when building for a race in a way that best serves your individual training.

WHAT WE DON’T WANT is for our athletes to put weeks (even months) of training in, then lose all confidence right before a race because their taper didn’t go as planned.

Let us hold your hand as we remind you, nothing in life eevvveerrr goes to plan. 🤪

The bulk of your race day preparation is not during the taper, but in the weeks of training you’ve already put in. To that point, if the list of things you are trying to “get right” during your taper are causing more pre-race anxiety, it’s not actually helpful for your race. In this case, loosen up on trying to have the “perfect” taper and focus on how you feel about the rest of the training you’ve done prior. Sometimes we have to focus on what makes us feel confident rather than what’s right on paper.

The taper brings up a lot of emotions! Let us know your thoughts and how we can help in the comments below. 👇🏼

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