COACHING
BIO
Hi! I’m Coach Katie Kellner. I am an elite distance runner, currently sponsored by Tracksmith and the Craftsbury Green Racing Project. In college, I ran for Cornell University, where I was a 3x NCAA Division I All-American and 3x Ivy League Champion. As a professional, I have focused primarily on the marathon, competing in both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. I have had the honor of representing Team USA on two occasions, once at the Chiba International Ekiden Relay in Chiba, Japan and once at the BUPA Great Edinburgh Cross Country Race in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I began coaching in 2014, and since then, I have worked with hundreds of runners, from those aiming to run their first 5k to those trying to crush a marathon. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology & Health from Cornell University, a Masters in Public Health from Boston University, and a Special Skills Certificate in Emergency Medicine from Macomb Community College. I often refer to the information I’ve gathered about health, nutrition, anatomy & physiology, and psychology to tweak my athletes’ training plans and answer their questions. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and always seem to learn new things from each athlete that I coach!
If you added coaching during the registration process, then Coach Katie will reach out to you in regard to the sessions and plans below.
For interest in coaching, or have questions, you can reach Coach Katie via email at coachkatie@forwardfocusrunning.com.
ZOOM COACHING SESSIONS
Zoom #1: Training Components
June 28, 2023
This clinic will go over the different components of a training plan, including easy runs, tempos, speed workouts, and long runs. For each training component, I will go over how it will benefit your fitness, what pace to aim for, and how to properly execute it. There will be time for general questions at the end.
Zoom #2: Fueling
July 19, 2023
This clinic will focus on how to fuel before, during, and after your race. I will talk about how to fuel during the race, how to practice fueling during your training, and how to find the products that will work the best for you. There will be time for general questions at the end.
Zoom #3: Race Strategy
September 13, 2023
This clinic will focus on racing strategy for both the half marathon and full marathon to help you achieve your best performance on race day. I will also discuss how to best prepare the week leading into the race. There will be time for general questions at the end.
MARATHON TRAINING PLANS - start on June 19
Baystate Beginner Marathon Plan (18 weeks):
This plan is intended for runners who have been comfortably running about 20mpw.
Mileage: 20-40mpw
Days/Week: 4-5
Workouts: includes speed workouts & tempo runs
Longest Run: 16 miles
Baystate Intermediate Marathon Plan (18 weeks):
This plan is intended for runners who have been comfortably running about 30mpw.
Mileage: 30-50mpw
Days/Week: 5-6
Workouts: includes speed workouts & tempo runs & spicy long runs
Longest Run: 18 miles
Baystate Advanced Marathon Plan (18 weeks):
This plan is intended for runners who have been comfortably running about 40mpw.
Mileage: 40-60mpw
Days/Week: 6
Workouts: includes speed workouts & tempo runs & spicy long runs
Longest Run: 20 miles
HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLANS - to start on TBD
Baystate Beginner Half Marathon Plan (18 weeks):
This plan is intended for runners who can comfortably run 3 miles and want to run their first half marathon.
Mileage: 10-30mpw
Days/Week: 3-4
Workouts: All easy runs
Longest Run: 10 miles
Baystate Intermediate Half Marathon Plan (18 weeks):
This plan is intended for runners who have been comfortably running about 20mpw.
Mileage: 20-40mpw
Days/Week: 5-6
Workouts: includes speed workouts & tempo runs
Longest Run: 14 miles
Baystate Advanced Half Marathon Plan (18 weeks):
This plan is intended for runners who have been comfortably running about 30mpw.
Mileage: 30-50mpw
Days/Week: 5-6
Workouts: includes speed workouts & tempo runs
Longest Run: 16 miles
5K TRAINING PLAN
Baystate Couch to 5K Plan (12 weeks):
This plan is intended for those wanting to start running with the goal of finishing their first 5K!
Mileage: 4-12mpw (mix of running and walking)
Day/Week: 4
Workouts: run/walks & continuous runs
Longest run: 5K