Testimonials

  • I was a self-taught distance runner with YEARS of bad habits when Sam scraped me up and got me training properly. 

    She built a schedule and used a methodology that met me where I was, and showed me how to get to where I wanted to be. She had enthusiastic answers to my questions that gave me knowledge to back up the theory of why training blocks were built in a certain way. She got my nutrition and strength training in line, along with actually… running. She was responsive and supportive when I got off-track, and celebrated my victories with genuine excitement. I felt like I had a real partner and support system thanks to her coaching”
    – Patti
    Stone Cat Trail Festival

  • Working with Sam has been one of the best decisions for my running.

    She really knows how to meet you where you are and then help you build from there in a way that feels doable and motivating. One thing I really appreciate is how easy Sam makes everything. The workouts are all laid out clearly and delivered through an app; you don’t have to think about it, you just show up and run.  And if you ever have a question, she’s super responsive.

    Sam also brings a lot of knowledge to the table, not just about running but the science behind it all.  You can tell there’s real thought behind her approach.  At the same time, she’s very flexible and when life gets busy or things don’t go as planned, she adjusts things without making you feel like you’re falling behind.

    She’s also just a genuinely kind and positive person, which makes a big difference on the hard days.

    Even though I already had a solid running background, working with Sam helped me stay accountable and more focused in my training. With her guidance, I ran my first-ever negative split marathon, completed the Antarctica Marathon (a bucket list race for me) while managing a nagging injury, and even decided—somewhat last minute—to run 40 miles for my 40th birthday.

    I’d absolutely recommend Sam to anyone looking for a coach who’s knowledgeable, supportive, and truly invested in your success.”
    – Shannon
    Antarctica Marathon

  • Working with Sam has been wonderful!


    She’s incredibly knowledgeable about not just training plans, but also nutrition, injuries, strength training and more. She’s really understanding about balancing training with life – and is able to adjust training if life things get really crazy. I appreciate how responsive Sam is…always available by email, able to jump on a phone call, or commenting encouragement on training plans. She really dives deep into the science behind running and nutrition, which allowed me to see why or why not I should do something. If you are curious about getting into trail running or running in general, don’t hesitate to work with Sam! You won’t regret it and your body will also thank you”
    – Chloe
    Olympic Mountains 50K