Rogue Team
Founder & Head Coach: Jess
I started running in 2011 as a single mom looking for purpose—and discovered a path that changed everything. From gasping through my first 5K to running marathons and ultras, I’ve lived the transformation this sport can offer.
Now I help other runners do the same.
I’m not your average coach. My style is rogue: intuitive, outside the box, personalized, and rooted in real life. I coach beyond the numbers, blending strategic training with deep listening—to your body, your feedback, your life.
Why Work With Me?
You could just read testimonials here. :) I like to see the proof myself!
9+ years of experience personal training and coaching runners of all levels
Certified by UESCA, VDOT O2, McMillan Running, NASM, and ISSA
Strength-focused with a whole-athlete approach
Known for fusing smart structure with soulful support
No fluff, no templates—just custom, effective coaching that fits your life.
Meet Coach Kay
Meet Coach Kay — RRCA Certified Run Coach & ACE Group Fitness Instructor
📍 Based in Waxhaw, NC (Coaching remotely and locally)
Coach Kay brings warmth, wisdom, and lived experience to the Rogue table. Whether you're just starting out, rebuilding after injury, or rediscovering yourself through movement, Kay meets you where you are and walks beside you in the messy middle.
She played soccer through college and ran her first marathon in 2011 as a senior. Since then, she’s completed over 30 half marathons and 3 full marathons — all while navigating surgeries, returning from injury and childbirth, and balancing full-time (and overtime!) work as a CPA. She’s always striving to get stronger and faster — and show her daughters what true strength and goal-chasing look like. This momma is leaving a legacy!
She’s your coach if you’re ready to:
Begin your running journey with confidence and support
Return post-injury or postpartum with care and structure
Break through mental barriers that have held you back
Get fit for life — not just for a finish line
Be reminded that this gets to feel good, even when it’s hard
Coaching Style:
* Understanding
* Supportive
* Motivational
Fun Fact: She’s running a half marathon in every U.S. state before turning 50, and chasing all six World Marathon Majors!
Post-race tradition: Uber Eats + a cold beer 🍻
Her mantra: “Take your goals seriously, but never yourself.”
Meet the Dietitian
Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, CSSD
Kendra Miller is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)with a passion for helping athletes and active individuals fuel their bodies for performance and balance. With a background that began in competitive dance, Kendra has firsthand experience in how proper nutrition can transform both health and performance.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas and completed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics before pursuing a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Science at the University of Oklahoma. Her professional experience spans sports nutrition, weight management, pediatric and prenatal nutrition, as well as food service and menu planning.
Before moving to North Carolina, Kendra owned a private nutrition practice in Alaska, where she worked one-on-one with athletes and partnered with regional hospitals to deliver telehealth nutrition education for mothers and children. Today, as a mother of two and an athlete herself, she brings both expertise and lived experience to her work, helping others discover the power of nutrition in supporting an active lifestyle.
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Dr. Annie Barnes is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)with expertise in both sports medicine and pelvic health. Originally from coastal Georgia, Annie earned her degree in Exercise Science from the University of Georgia and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Armstrong State University in Savannah.
Her career began in a manual-therapy focused clinic in rural Alabama, where she treated a wide range of orthopedic and sports medicine conditions while completing her orthopedic board certification. After her partner’s service in the U.S. Army ended, Annie and her family relocated to Asheville, where she expanded her practice to include Women’s and Pelvic Health, drawing on both her clinical expertise and her experience as a mother.
Annie specializes in treating pelvic health pain and dysfunction across all ages, as well as providing education on pre- and postnatal care, sexual health, and the importance of pelvic floor function for active, healthy adults. Her personalized approach integrates hands-on therapy, targeted exercise, and lifestyle coaching, helping clients move with confidence while supporting long-term health and vitality.
Outside the clinic, Annie is a lifelong runner currently training for a marathon, raising two young children, and enjoying life in the mountains of Western North Carolina with her husband, family, and dogs.
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Meet the Physical Therapist
Dr. Annie Barnes, DPT, OCS
Rogue Perks
Private Strava Club and Facebook Group – A community space to connect, celebrate wins, and stay inspired
Weekly Email Check-ins – Motivation, reminders, and support directly from your coach
TrainingPeaks Premium – Included with all pre-paid 1:1 coaching tiers for powerful training insights
Strength Training Built In – Custom strength workouts delivered in the same app as your running plan *Add on.
Optional Mindset Tools – Journal prompts, visualization, and recovery guidance if you want to go deeper
No Templates, Ever – Every calendar is built from scratch based on your body, life, and goals
Real Coach Access – You’re not handed off to an assistant; you get me, in your corner directly
Note:
I do use proven templates for my pre-made TrainingPeaks plans—because smart structure works. But when you sign up for 1:1 coaching, your plan is customized specifically for your fitness, goals, and lifestyle. No copy-paste calendars. Just smart, efficient coaching with a personal touch.