Michelle was a longtime NYRR Group Training runner and became a coach to inspire others to enjoy running. Michelle has been an RRCA Level 1-certified coach with Group Training since February 2019. She started running to maintain a healthy lifestyle and became hooked. Michelle looks forward to meeting, encouraging, and building camaraderie with all runners at Group Training. As a runner, Michelle has completed many half marathons and marathons.

Q&A with Michelle

What program do you coach?
Group Training

What languages do you speak?
English

How would you describe your coaching style?
Holistic/considerate coaching. I enjoy connecting, encouraging, and building relationships with the runners. I also enjoy coaching the Group Training fundamentals group because I started running with fundamentals and can share my journey with the group.

What is your proudest coaching moment?
Running the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon with a Fundamentals runner. This was the runners first marathon, and the goal was to have fun and finish!

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?
Tempo runs because we are focusing on several challenging elements simultaneously: duration, effort, and form.

How many years have you been coaching?
5+ years

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below.
RRCA Level 1 Certified

What is your favorite place to run in New York City?
Central Park and Hudson River Park

What is your favorite NYRR race?
Harlem Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run

What is your personal running motto?
"Yes, we can."