Run with purpose, confidence and joy through your 40s and beyond
Hi, I’m Coach Heini! I help runners achieve their goals and make running a sustainable and fulfilling lifelong habit. Whether you want to learn how to run faster, how to run longer distances, or simply how to find the joy in running and make it part of your life, I’m here to help you get on the right track.
I specialize in working with women in their 40s and 50s, and I coach all distances from your first 5K up to the marathon. I can help you reach your big, ambitious race goals or find everyday accountability and motivation.
Why work with me?
You get personalized training that fits around your life, not the other way around. We'll talk about where you are now, where you want to be, and what's most important to you along the way. Together we'll design a training schedule that feels enjoyable, balanced and fun — and gets you ready for the start line or the next steps on your running journey.
Running could be the best thing you do for your health, longevity, and confidence. Don’t let fear or a lack of knowledge stand in your way — let's build a strategy that’s perfect for you!
Current Services
1:1 ONLINE RUN COACHING
Personalized guidance and support to keep you moving toward your running goals with confidence
CUSTOM TRAINING PLANS
Detailed, fully customized training plans written just for you and your goals, schedule and lifestyle
IN-PERSON COACHING
Technique coaching, group clinics, and supplemental 1:1 sessions in the Portland, Oregon Metro area
Struggling to find your stride?
Low motivation, lack of accountability and training plans that don't fit your life can all get in the way of committing to your running habit and your goals. Without guidance, you're second-guessing every step.
Maybe you are:
- Excited to start training for a new distance or your next race goal but unsure how to improve your performance — you need something better than a standard training plan.
- Dusting off your running shoes after a break and discovering that your body has changed and hurts in places it didn't use to. Your running needs to change too so you can stay healthy.
- Frustrated that your pace isn't improving, your consistency is suffering, and your motivation has left the building. You know you want to keep running but you need to find the spark again.
Sound familiar? With the right support, you can find the accountability, encouragement and motivation you need!
“Heini understands the intricacies of coaching a middle-aged, 'over committed' female runner. She knows how to guide and push with gentleness and compassion and coaches by listening to her runner.”
Melissa, Florida
“Working with Heini, I learned to enjoy running. I finished my half marathon with a time I was super pleased with, while also having FUN during the race!”
Kelly, Illinois
“My favorite part is that my brain can relax with the planning and focus on the running when someone I trust laid out a plan for me! Hiring a coach has been a highlight of my running year.”
Brittany, Maryland
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