This was my first time racing a 100-miler, and thanks to my coach Chelsea, I was very well prepared for this huge distance. I even managed to hit my top goal of finishing in under 30 hours to get a golden buckle! 

I felt completely prepared with Chelsea’s help. She gave me an amazing training plan that worked around my (often) sporadic work schedule. I completed every single workout except one, due to travel issues beyond my control. Chelsea also encouraged me to work on the mental side of the marathon by building a habit of daily self-affirmations, along with giving me weekly pep-talks.

When returning to trail/ultra running after 2 hip surgeries, I needed help getting back to ultra distances without aggravating my post-op hips. After a negative experience with a previous coach, I was nervous about what to expect but Chelsea has been fabulous.

Chelsea successfully coached me into 7 races (4 of which I podiumed at) and multiple big endurance objectives in 2023. She helped show me what my body is capable of when I'm consistent and well fed, prevented me from overtraining, and emotionally navigated me though pre-race jitters, minor injuries and self-doubt over the course of the year.

I used to think coaching wasn’t for me as I’m not an all-star athlete but Chelsea helps reinforce the idea that anyone can be a runner. I have found fun and confidence in running and a huge part has been because of Chelsea’s guidance and support along the way!

If I could give my coaching experience with Chelsea more than five stars, I absolutely would. Working with Chelsea has been the healthiest and thereby most effective coach-client experience I’ve had in over a decade of working with various coaches as an adult.