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

  • Sam was wonderful to work with. I was new to marathon training and had come off of two knee surgeries. 

    She prepared me for my first marathon goal using a thoughtful, educated, personalized approach. She prioritized injury prevention and made sure I had a physical therapist involved in our training plan. She makes evidence-based recommendations and she implements the latest updates in endurance running research into her training programs. Sam is a gem of a running coach and anyone would be lucky to have the experience of working with her.”
    – Melissa
    Chicago Marathon

  • I started working with Sam a few weeks ago with the intention of refining my running economy and building stamina for longer trail runs. 

    I wasn’t sure how well this would work virtually, but I have been seeking feedback on my running schedule, speed, efficiency, form, etc. I have been surprised by how much I have enjoyed the experience of having a running coach. Sam collected a lot of information about my goals, health, current running/training, and reviewed how to approach the workouts in the coming weeks. Getting to know TrainingPeaks was straight forward, and I love the workout reminders with notes from Sam with workout suggestions and details. While I could have found plenty of workouts online, or used AI to help generate a training plan, it has been really nice to have regular feedback based on the data and my questions, and Sam is super knowledgeable about so many aspects of running and training, including different things to try with nutrition for my longer runs. So glad I took the leap to try this out. I highly recommend Sam to anyone wanting to improve, or get started, on their running goals!”
    – Jess
    Pemi Loop

  • 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