Hi, I’m Karin
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Run Coach, Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach
I don't have an athletic background. I'm formerly morbidly obese with many health issues and challenges. I made the decision to change my life and began to workout and started running. I could only run a minute at a time but kept going, lost 100 lbs. and started running races. I moved straight from 5k to 50k in one year and have since run many marathons and ultra marathons and I am working towards a 100 mi distance. I have a middle aged, average size body and you will find me at the back of the pack. If you are looking for a young tiny ultra fit elite runner, I'm not it. I know what it's like to start at zero and to even to finish is a victory.
Training and Coaching
Persistence is Key​
I am a certified personal trainer, certified run coach, certified nutrition coach as well studying to be an ultra marathon coach and wellness coach. I really like working with back of the pack people that are just starting out couch to 5k or those that are taking the giant leap into long distance running. I love helping people getting started with working out that are new to strength training and might not be comfortable with the gym.
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I want to meet people where they are at and help them make realistic goals. My role is to empower my clients to make the right decisions, provide them with the tools to help them reach their goals, and encourage them to continue on their journey to reach those goals. Persistence is the key to everything. Just keep showing up. We are going to make baby steps. Sometimes we may need to repeat a week or refocus and that's ok but we keep going. Life events happen, mental health and stress happens, other things get in the way but its readjusting, refocusing, and recommitting. My job as a coach is to try to help you stay on track or help you get back on track when things throw you off. It's part coach, part cheerleader. I will never judge you. My role is to fully support you the best way that I can. I pride myself on being honest and genuine. This is what you get.
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