When Keri-Ann Rugg wanted to run faster, she turned to a running coach to help her achieve her dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Have you, too, considered using a coach or are you just curious how the outside support can help? In this episode, Keri-Ann offers helpful tips about how to approach training and coaching. She also takes us along as she revisits the events leading up to her Boston Qualifying (BQ) race--such joy in that moment of success!

We cover a lot of ground in this episode, talking about races in Colorado as well as Keri Ann highlights some favorite races right here in New England. It is also exciting to hear how Keri-Ann turned her love of running into a full-time coaching role supporting athletes throughout the United States, virtually and in-person.   

So, for new runners, longtime runners, runners back from a break, runners looking to change things up, this episode is for you. Here is a chance to hear from a phenomenal running coach about the merits of working with someone to help you achieve your goals.  Happy listening!

Mercuria Running -  http://mercuriarunning.com/our-style/

Team in Training-  https://www.teamintraining.org/

Colfax Marathon - https://www.runcolfax.org/

Maine Coast Marathon-https://mainecoasthalfmarathon.com/

Manchester City Marathon- https://www.millenniumrunning.com/

Seacoast Half Marathon- https://seacoasthalfmarathon.com/

Hoka Rincon- hoka.com

Saucony Endorphins- saucony.com