Coaching Resources

Heather Irvine

Heather Mayer Irvine of Bethlehem is an RRCA-certified run coach and a running journalist. She is the former nutrition and training editor for Runner's World and the author of the Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook. She's been running for more than two decades and hated it at first. Heather is an eight-time marathoner with a 3:23 best. She also holds a 19:40 5K PR (Bethlehem Running Festival), a 1:32 half PR, and a 5:33 mile PR.

For more information, contact Heather at heathercanbereached@gmail.com.

The Running Kind

The Running Kind is focused on sustainability in every avenue of what we do. Coaching is no different. The Running Kinds coaching philosophy is to equip and inspire athletes to achieve fulfilling and sustainable performance in sport. We want to help you push the limits in a healthy and sustainable way for years to come.

Aimee takes a values based approach with her athletes to ensure that each individual is goal setting with intent. She finds importance in establishing a why behind the goal and connecting it back to the values held by each athlete to build drive in the daily grind. Aimee has a background in biological sciences with a passion for understanding run specific physiology. In addition to her background in sciences, she has competed at a high level through collegiate sports and as an elite trail runner. She is also a certified USATF Level 1 coach.

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Forward Fitness

Hi! My name is Sarah Pezzino. I'm a Certified NASM Personal Trainer, RRCA Running Coach, and HYROX Level 1 Coach with a lifelong passion for fitness that began at a young age.

Over the years, this passion has evolved into a mission: to help others unlock their full potential and fall in love with becoming their best selves. Whether you're striving to crush personal goals, conquer challenges, or push beyond your limits, l'm here to guide and support you every step of the way. Together, we'll build confidence, break through barriers, and go that extra mile toward achieving greatness. Let's embark on this journey together!

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METTA Performance

METTA's coaching philosophy, the METTA Method supports sustainable high performance in professionals and athletes by focusing on the whole self: mind, body and soul.

Holly Benner is a peak performance geek, passionate about coaching others to achieve goals through transformative experiences. She is a former professional triathlete, elite swimmer, rower, runner, and Industrial-Organizational Psychologist. Under her guidance, Hollys athletes have recorded personal best performances, podiums, and victories in a variety of cycling, triathlon, and running events.

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