Hi! My name is Nicole and I’m based in sunny Southern California. You’ll either find me relaxing with my cat, hiking on the trails, eating all the food, or always hitting the pavement or trails. I currently work at a desk job, so my love for the outdoors is not only a privilege, but also a necessity. I’m a sunrise runner, so I start off my days putting one foot in front of the other.
I was not active as a kid, teenager, or young adult. I accidently found the love of running in 2012. My running career started off as a way to shed some pounds, and be active; my passion for running shortly followed. I ran my first half-marathon in 2013, where I finished with a time of 2:31:30. I have run countless of half-marathons since then and have worked my way to a PR of 1:53. I also currently have 5 marathons under my belt, a few 50k’s, and a 50 miler race that didn’t go exactly according to plan. My goals for running and in life are constantly growing. As is my passion for running.
My passion for the sport has led me to countless hours of reading, researching, learning and networking with other runners. I am a RRCA certified running coach and I am confident in my ability and knowledge to work with others to reach their running goals. My love for the movement, breath, sweat, and hard work that comes with running has had people come to me for running advice, encouragement, questions, and merely the conversation. Something that I am constantly grateful for. The exchange between running coach and runner is a wonderful experience. I take such joy in helping others reach their own unique goals in their running journey; where each step doesn’t only lead to one’s own finish line, but to a whole new start line- a place you can call your own.
