I AM COACH KAREN
From racing at the 70.3 World Championships to qualifying for The Boston Marathon multiple times, Karen has the experience to get you ready for your next challenge.
Karen has found wonderful friendships and personal fulfillment in racing and fitness that she cannot imagine a better job than sharing it with others. Whether your goal is to run that first 5K, qualify for the Boston Marathon or take on the ironman distance, she has the experience and skills to get you there.
CERTIFICATION
Whether you are training for a specific race or just trying to get in shape, training demands an investment of time and energy. Working with a certified coach will help you will get the best possible return on that investment by making the most of your time with quality, targeted workouts. The right coach will work with you closely to correctly assess your current level of fitness, analyze your form, and develop a customized program that keeps the training volume and intensity balanced.
A successful program includes helping the athlete set appropriate goals and constant evaluation of their progress in meeting those goals. Karen works closely with her individual athletes on developing mental skills and toughness so they are prepared for the challenges they will face.
Coach Karen has had her writing published in Runner’s World and has spoken at multiple clinics in the area where she resides.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Karen is an expert on performance, having coached professional athletes and amateurs to world championship levels and Boston Marathon qualifiers and experience counts when it comes to understanding an athlete’s needs and goals.
· Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Nice, France
. Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Chattanooga, Tennessee
· Ironman Finisher
· 30+ marathons, including multiple Boston Marathon Finishes
. Multiple podium Finishes in an Ironman 70.3 including Austin, New Orleans and Gulf Coast 70.3
· USA Track and Field Master’s Half Marathon Champion 3rd place Age Group
· USAT World Champion Half Ironman Qualifier
· 2011 National Duathlon Age Group Champion
· Certified Personal Trainer
· Certified USA Triathlon Coach
. USA Track and Field Certified Coach
. Race Director, 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races