As a Division 1 athlete at the University of Houston, I was coached by performance expert Steve Magness and contributed to 8 Conference Championship teams. I combine that high-performance science with the resilience I learned navigating injuries to help you train smarter. Currently training for the Chicago Marathon, I understand the daily grind and am ready to help you stay healthy and crush your goals.
Chicago, IL
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My journey started in high school where I transformed from a JV beginner to a school record holder (4:21 mile / 9:38 3200m). That progression took me to the University of Houston, where I ran Division 1 Track & Cross Country from 2014–2018. Today, I’m actively training for the Chicago Marathon. I’ve been through the highs of championships and the lows of rehab, and I use that experience to guide athletes toward sustainable high performance.
I focus on 'smart adaptation.' Many runners plateau because they train too hard on easy days or get injured. Using the principles I learned from Steve Magness, I build plans that balance stress and rest. I can help you improve your mechanics to prevent injury, structure your week to maximize fitness gains, and develop the mental resilience needed for race day.
We start with a dynamic warmup specific to the day's goals. Before we begin the main set, I explain the purpose of the workout, whether it's threshold work for stamina or speed work for turnover. I believe you should know why you are doing something. We finish with a cooldown and a debrief to discuss how the pace felt, allowing us to adjust future training based on your real-time feedback.
University of Houston (2014–2018): Division 1 Athlete; Member of 8 Conference Championship Teams. High School Standout: School Record Holder in the 5k, 1600m, and 3200m. Leadership: Led high school Cross Country team to its first Regional appearance in 20 years. Was voted team captain in college by my teammates. Current: Actively training for the Chicago Marathon.
Steve Magness at the University of Houston. He is a world-renowned expert on performance and physiology and has coached world-class professionals. Training under him shaped my entire philosophy on how to blend the science of running with the art of coaching.
I am not just a coach who looks at a stopwatch; I am a partner in your process. Because I dealt with injuries during my own collegiate career, I am hyper-focused on keeping athletes healthy. I don’t believe in a 'one size fits all' program. I am currently in the trenches training for a marathon myself, so I understand the dedication it takes to fit high-level training into a busy life.
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