Testimonials

Gratitude.

Alignment.

Soul.

Gratitude. • Alignment. • Soul. •

From traditional 5ks to 50k relays to 100-milers (yes, you read that correctly…)

We celebrate every mile ran, hiked, walked. every race PRed in time, mentality, or distance.

“I might actually like trail running!”

We are rooting for that, Theresa! :)

Theresa P. all smiles running the most even split paced 10 × 5k Peyton’s Wild and Wacky Ultra!

“I’ve reached a new level of joy with this sport and can’t wait to see what I can do next!”

— Annie B.

Breaking 4 hours in the marathon as a busy momma of two at the Asheville Marathon.

1:36 half-marathon as a new momma

“I ran my own race and it paid off!!— Lauren P.

“On race day, I felt prepared even with tough conditions. I left it all out there and walk away proud. Proud enough to sign up for another 5k.”

~ Tom working with Coach Nicole

Michelle S.

“That’s what the entire experience has been with coach Jess…it’s all so genuine that it gives me the confidence and ability to forge ahead.”

A woman running in a race, crossing the finish line on a city street with mountains in the background, wearing sunglasses, a pink cap, purple jacket, patterned leggings, and a backpack.

“I never would have thought I would feel as strong as I did finishing 26.2 miles!”

Lauren P.

A woman running in a race, smiling and raising her arms, with a man behind her also running, during a marathon.

“I was able to cut 20 minutes off my marathon time.”


Annie C.

Young woman smiling during a marathon, wearing a black running cap, black long-sleeve athletic shirt, and white earbuds, holding a water bottle.

“Before coach Jess, I wouldn’t have fueled this well. I’m growing as a runner.”

Heather W.

A woman standing on a dirt trail between large orange rocks, raising her arms in celebration, wearing athletic clothing and a pink cap, with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Danielle S.

“There are so many ways that you helped me, but mostly the consistent communication. If I had any questions or needed to have a mini meltdown and overthink, you always found a way to ground me and get me back on track.”

A woman wearing a pink sports outfit running in a race, with a race bib number 9 pinned to her top, holding a wristwatch and a small camera, in a park with trees and other runners and spectators in the background.

“I broke 1:40 in the half-marathon! Coach jess is the GOAT!”

Megan R.

A woman running in a marathon wearing a green top, black shorts, sunglasses, and a hat, with a paper bib number 4798. She appears tired or exhausted as she crosses the finish line. Other runners and city buildings are visible in the background.
A woman in athletic gear holding a sign that says 'I PR'D!', smiling and flexing her arm after finishing a race at an event in Richmond, Virginia.

“You believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself.”

Nicole C.

“My training helped me handle heat and hills like a PRO! My confidence is through the roof!”

Keena S.

A smiling woman in athletic gear holding a finisher medal from a running event, standing outdoors in front of a tree. She is wearing sunglasses, a pink cap, a blue tank top, a black fanny pack with water bottles, and a smartwatch, with runners and parked cars visible in the background.

“For years people told me to stop saying ‘I have to’ and start staying ‘I get to’. It always felt like a platitude….until this race.— Athlete finishing a 50k Ultra in Arizona navigating MS (multiple sclerosis)

Finish Lines & The Journey There