The Recipe for Success: Athlete Success Stories

  • Eileen Kay

    Eileen has made incredible improvements across multiple distances, lowering her marathon PR from 3:20 to 2:58 and her 5K from 19:50 to 18:36. Her results highlight both endurance gains and improved speed.

  • Brooke McGowan

    Brooke has seen massive improvements, dropping her marathon PR from 3:22 to 2:58 and her half marathon from 1:47 to 1:28. Her transformation is a testament to patient, long-term development.

  • Kaitlyn Riha

    Kaitlyn’s dedication and consistency have paid off in a big way, improving her marathon PR from 3:39 to 3:16. She’s continued to build confidence and strength with each training cycle.

  • Erin Carrillo

    Since starting coaching, Erin has made huge strides in her marathon performance, dropping her PR from 3:57 to 3:35. Her progress is a great example of what consistent training and trusting the process can do over time.

  • Hannah Lu

    Hannah has made a big leap in her marathon performance, improving her PR from 3:52 to 3:22. Her progress reflects growing strength, confidence, and belief in her training.

  • Charlie Anderstrom

    Charlie has significantly improved at both the marathon and half marathon distances, lowering his marathon PR from 3:32 to 3:20 and his half from 1:42 to 1:32. His consistency and focus have translated into major breakthroughs.

  • Lauren Dynek

    Lauren has continued to chip away at her PRs, improving her marathon time from 3:13 to 3:09 and her half marathon from 1:26 to 1:24. Her progress shows the power of stacking small improvements over time.

  • Alice Khayami

    Alice successfully completed her marathon debut with an impressive 3:12 finish, landing her a BQ! She approached the process with consistency and confidence, setting a strong foundation for future progress.

  • Annie Kelly

    Annie ran her first marathon in 5:27, this meant running a half marathon PR along the way! I’m so proud of her consistency, her willingness to trust the training, and how fully she embraced the process. This is truly just the beginning for her!

The Recipe for Success: Athlete Testimonials

  • "Since working with Courtney, I have PR'd in both the 5k and marathon, which demonstrates her ability to effectively coach at any distance. The PRs are great, but the motivation, experience, and coaching Courtney provides is what I value most."

    — Kelly Stravers

  • "I debated getting a coach since I am not an "elite" runner, but she has become an invaluable part of my well-being. Regardless of experience level, I recommend getting a coach, and if you can, get Courtney!"

    — Charlie Anderstrom

  • "Working with Courtney not only healed my relationship with running but also brought back the joy of the sport. I always thought more was better, but through Courtney’s coaching I learned the importance of intentional running. I went from a 9:30 pace to 7:40 pace in less than 4 months. Courtney has helped me reach what I thought was impossible! I can’t wait to continue to grow and learn from her!"

    — Audrey Vick

  • “Courtney listens, and tailors a program based on where you are at. She makes you feel good about yourself and is always constructive. Courtney will make sure you stick to your rest days, paces and workouts. She is there for you and you will improve and benefit from her experience."

    — David Speiser

  • "Coach Courtney knows how to take a goal, and turn it into becoming a reality. When I first started my running journey, a Boston qualifying time was something | only imagined, let alone being able to actually run it at my first marathon and finish strong! Coach Courtney is truly an amazing coach and someone who I know can lead me to making much more of my running dreams come true and I cannot wait to see what else I can do. "

    — Brooke McGowan

  • "From January to October I hit big PRs in the 5k, half, and marathon. It’s easy to want to go all out in training when you have big goals but Courtney’s level-headed approach had me hitting my highest mileage ever and quality workouts in a smart way that allowed me to recover well. I highly recommend Courtney as your run coach!"

    —Eileen Kay

  • "Courtney has been an incredible coach throughout my running journey. When we started working together almost a year ago, I was running inconsistently and didn’t know the first thing about how to train properly. Within 6 months, she helped guide me to training smarter which led me to finishing my first full marathon! She supported me through every high and low, always listening and offering thoughtful advice. Now, she’s helping me train for my second full marathon! Courtney also has a very special way of helping her athletes build confidence, somehow always knowing exactly what I needed to hear and when I needed to hear it. I truly think working with her has been the best decision I’ve made. If you’ve been considering hiring a run coach, choose Courtney! I promise you won’t regret it"

    Annie Kelly

  • "I have been working with Courtney for about 2 years now, and I would say it’s one of the best investments I’ve made for myself and my running! Courtney has guided me through multiple marathon training blocks, and helped me return to running after an injury. She’s been so adaptable and helped me find a training schedule and mileage that allows me to reach ambitious goals without over-doing it, which is something that I struggled to do with other training plans / on my own. Even more importantly, she’s helped me balance training hard and having fun. Since working with Courtney, I’ve PRed in my half and full marathon times, and learned so much about what I need to reach my goals. I couldn’t recommend her enough!! "

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