What other people are saying...

"I have been working with Karen for almost 6 years and she has gotten me to running paces I never thought I was capable of. Prior to working with Karen I had unsuccessfully worked with another coach to try to run a sub 4 marathon for a few years and I was actually getting slower. Karen’s plans and encouragement got me to run a 20 minute (3:50) PR on my first marathon with her as well as PR my first half with her. Since then I have been working with her to slowly work towards a BQ which is starting to feel like it is within a realistic reach at my current paces. Karen prescribes plans that make goal race pace feel obtainable, with run/challenging speed work outs and a fair number of long run workouts. She pushes you when you need it, is patient when obstacles come up, and when bad race days happen (which they will sometimes!) she is encouraging. I have a crazy work schedule and she has been amazing with working around that as well. Can’t recommend her enough! “

~Steph K

“As a former high school coach, I know how difficult it can be to coach runners.  When considering a coach for myself, I knew I had to look for someone who would take the time to know me as a person and a racer. Karen was my only choice and I've been very happy with the outcome. Karen has been coaching me since 2020.  In the almost thirty years I have been running, Karen has become one of the best coaches I've ever worked with.  Throughout the years, Karen has helped me to achieve PR's in the marathon, half marathon, and 5k.  She has taken the time to learn about my individual needs as a runner and racer.  This has given me confidence in the fact that workouts are always tailored to my own direct needs and not mass-produced for all her runners. She takes the time to learn about her athletes including their strengths and weaknesses and takes all of that into consideration when constructing plans. She cares deeply about her athletes and that is one of the reasons I continue to encourage people to look to Karen when they are in need of a coach"

~Erin

”I started working with Karen as a master's athlete after completing my first marathon, knowing I wanted to dial in on my training with support and structure. Karen has always met me where I was at in terms of fitness, but

she has also pushed me to accomplish more than I ever thought I could do on my own. I have taken 15 minutes off my marathon time and achieved a PR of 1:35:24 for my half marathon last summer. Besides the physical training, Karen has also offered great advice and deep understanding of the mental side of training and racing.”
~Abby C

"As an athlete and agent, I understand that long distance runners are prone to many dilemmas, whether injury or nutrition and even sometimes mental.  Karen exhibits great understanding, the experience, and compassion to all areas.  I consulted with Karen in the past about an issue with a female runner who qualified for the Olympic Trials and a top competitive male runner.  Karen gave the best advice and helped my runners get back on the road healthier and stronger.  She will do the same with you."  ~Carlos R.

“Karen is an exceptionally knowledgeable coach, in addition to being a talented runner.  After my first full season of coaching under her, I can attest that she is one of the most professional and motivating coaches I have trained under.   After a difficult year of running due to serious health issues, she helped me gain back my fitness, plus some, to run just under a seven minute marathon PR and earn my first Boston qualifying time.  Not only did I gain fitness with her training but she helped me build my confidence heading into my goal race.  Training under her is enjoyable and she does an excellent job of communicating her plan as the season progresses.   Her coaching is truly one of a kind.”

~Larissa