Meet Coach Katie
Katie learned at an early age that patience, consistency in training, and the power of positivity are essential to enjoying the process en route to personal goals.
After joining her middle school cross country team, Katie fell in love with running and began dreaming of becoming a professional runner. In high school, Katie ran for a competitive team in New Jersey that qualified for the Nike Cross Country National Championships. During this time, she learned the important of patience and trusting her coach’s process. Katie went on to compete at Shippensburg University where she helped lead the team to multiple Conference Championship titles, earn 8 NCAA DII All-American Honors, and earn her Bachelors degree in Exercise Science.
As a pro athlete, Katie has competed at 5 Team USA international competitions and qualified for the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials. She has over 10 years of coaching experience across all ages and abilities, including middle school, high school, and adults. Katie is currently the Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, AZ.
Katie is a VDOT O2 certified coach and an RRCA Level 1 Certified Coach.
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Katie is excited and passionate about helping you work towards your running goals.
PRs: 15:51 5k | 33:07 10k | 50:52 15k | 1:11:52 half marathon | 2:44:14 marathon
