Strength Coaching

Coaching Philosophy

Success in strength training comes from consistency, intentional progression, and alignment with an athlete’s goals. Whether the focus is sport-specific performance, durability, building muscle, or developing raw strength, my coaching is rooted in the fundamentals—movement quality, progressive overload, and smart programming tailored to the individual.

I prioritize the right kind of strength at the right time—complementing endurance training, supporting athletic longevity, and targeting weaknesses without compromising overall performance. My approach balances load, intensity, and recovery to ensure sustainable progress and injury prevention.

For endurance athletes, strength work isn’t just supplemental—it’s foundational. It builds the structural integrity, power, and efficiency needed to perform and recover better. My programs integrate seamlessly with sport-specific demands, whether you're peaking for a race, rebuilding post-season, or chasing new physical capacities.

Every plan is data-informed and athlete-centered, adaptable to real-life constraints while focused on long-term development and resilience.

Meet the Coach

I’ve coached since 2016 after competing internationally in track sprints. While my background is in speed, I’ve always loved long distances. Now in Japan, I race ekidens and ultras from 50K to 100 miles while coaching athletes of all ages and advising runners coming to Japan to race ultras. I bring a unique blend of strength and endurance to ultrarunning coaching. After years of competing in collegiate-level sprinting, I shifted my focus to long distances, completing multiple ultras from 50K to 100 miles. Living in Japan, I race in ekidens and coach youth athletes in the event locally and online to athletes in several different countries. I provide tailored training plans and consultations for runners looking to take on ultras in Japan, helping athletes of all backgrounds optimize their training, strategy, and race execution.

UESCA ULTRARUNNING COACH CERTIFIED

A UESCA-certified ultrarunning coach has been trained specifically to help people run ultra-distance races safely and effectively. It is the only certifiecation of it's kind that gives the coach the knowldege how to build smart training plans, avoid injuries, and prepare for the physical and mental challenges of long races.