If there's one thing that years of research; a degree in neurobiology; and being an athlete have taught me, it's that inter-individual variation is an incredibly powerful force that shapes how people respond to the same stimulus. 

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In other words, even if two runners follow the exact same training plan, intrinsic genetic, biochemical, and physiological variation can lead to drastically different performances. 

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For instance, one athlete may thrive under high mileage training, while another may find that anything more than 40 miles/week leaves them susceptible to chronic injury. One runner may find that they perform best when they emphasize speed-work year round, while this approach causes burn-out in others.  

 

No matter what your goals are: whether it be to run your first 5k or break 5 minutes in the mile, I will tailor your training plan to optimize your strengths and minimize weaknesses! I am a firm believer that coaching works best when it is a collaborative effort: seamlessly integrating an athlete's past experiences, feedback, and perspective with the scientific knowledge and guidance that a coach can provide.