Hi! I’m Kirsten
Somehow I stumbled upon running in high school. I went to a small rural school and we didn’t have cross country or track. I didn’t have much exposure to running that I remember, but found it to be a good form of exercise for me. I made a friend in college who ran “for fun” and found it to be a great stress reliever. I continued to run recreationally and even met my husband through running! I stopped running after kids and didn’t pick it back up again until my oldest was 10. I had gained weight and wanted to lose those few extra pounds. It was very hard to come back to running after such a time off, but what I found was that not only did I lose the weight, I started to lose the depression I had as well. I built up my endurance to run a 5K and worked up to run a Boston Qualifying time in my second marathon. I then discovered my love of trails and entered the world of ultramarathons.
Endurance & Endorphins; running gives both!
My credentials
4 years of Group Running Coach for Get Fit Run Specialty store
2 years of Beginning Trail Running Coaching
Certification from UESCA 2021
If you can walk, you can run. It doesn’t matter if you are overweight, underweight, young or old, you can learn to run and become a healthier, fitter person. My coaching style is no nonsense, yet fun and encouraging. I coach beginners that want to run a 5K, recreational runners who just want to stay fit and injury free and competitive runners trying to hit a PR or BQ. I also coach trail and ultra runners who don’t mind the grit and dirt.
I became an ambassador for Bigger Than The Trail in 2022. This organization creates a positive influence on mental health through awareness, community and support. One reason I run is to support my own mental health. I battle with depression and running plays a major role in keeping depression at bay.
BTTT is a 501c3 organization that uses trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health. I am donating 5% of my sales to BTTT, so by investing in your own health, you are also helping to support others.
In 2020 I ran the BTTT Block Party. It was a unique way to run a virtual race and support this wonderful organization. You can read about it Here