Train for your goals.
Train for life.

For more than 30 years, I've helped people of all ages and abilities discover their strength, build confidence, and reach goals they once thought were out of reach. From taking those first running steps to crossing marathon finish lines, hiking mountains, and simply feeling stronger and healthier, I've had the joy of helping thousands of people find their way.

And here's something you might not know about me. I wasn't always a runner. In fact, I used to hate running!

How it all began.

My running journey started with a lot of walking, a little running, and plenty of self-doubt. I couldn't even run to the end of my block.

Thankfully, a few wonderful people believed in me before I believed in myself. They encouraged me, helped me build a plan that fit my fitness level, and celebrated every little victory along the way.

Eventually, I crossed the finish line of my first 5K, and something changed. I discovered that I was capable of so much more than I imagined.

That experience didn't just turn me into a runner. It eventually led me to my life's work: helping others discover what's possible for them.

Coaching found me.

I began my career in corporate fitness, where people started asking for help with their running and fitness goals.

What I quickly learned was that most people didn't need complicated training formulas or rigid schedules. They needed guidance that made sense for their bodies, their goals, and their busy lives.

So I started creating personalized training plans that worked with real life instead of competing with it. And I fell in love with coaching.

Over the years, that passion grew into coaching thousands of runners, walkers, hikers, and fitness enthusiasts, co-founding Chicago Endurance Sports, writing for Runner's World and Women's Running Magazine, and co-authoring Marathoning for Mortals and Running for Mortals with my husband, John Bingham.

Along the way, I've had some pretty amazing adventures of my own, including the Boston Marathon, Antarctica Marathon, Inca Trail Marathon, Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim, and Eco-Challenge expedition races.

But some of my favorite moments have nothing to do with my own finish lines. They're the messages from someone who ran their first mile, finished their first 5K, climbed a mountain, returned to fitness after a setback, or discovered that they were stronger than they thought. Those are the moments that keep me coaching.

My coaching philosophy.

The best training plan isn't the one that looks perfect on paper. It's the one that works for you.

I believe we're all a study of one. We each have different goals, strengths, challenges, schedules, and ways of responding to exercise. That's why my coaching philosophy is rooted in listening to your body, building fitness gradually, and finding a rhythm that works with your life. I call it training with the flow.

Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or working toward better health and wellness, my goal is to help you train smarter, grow stronger, and enjoy the journey. Because fitness isn't just about reaching a finish line. It's about building the strength, confidence, and freedom to keep doing the things you love for years to come.

A little more about me.

When I'm not coaching, you'll likely find me exploring a trail, riding my bike, hiking somewhere beautiful, or dreaming up my next adventure. I love being outdoors, discovering new places, and sharing experiences that remind us how wonderful it feels to be alive and moving.

Adventure has taught me that our greatest rewards often come when we step outside our comfort zones, stay curious, and keep moving forward. And I believe that philosophy applies just as much to everyday life as it does to training.