Meet Your Coach
Coach Lauren
Founder & Head Coach
CERTIFICATIONS
RRCA Level 1 Certified Coach
ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
CPR/AED & First Aid Certified
MY STORY
Running became where I could breathe, process, & reconnect.
I've been a runner for most of my life. As life evolved, my relationship with running evolved too. What once centered on performance became something deeper — a space for mental clarity, balance, and self-trust.
Like many runners, I've had seasons where running took a backseat and consistency felt out of reach.
In 2025, I rediscovered my love for running through connection with myself. I found joy in showing up one step at a time. That rediscovery inspired Wayfinder Running Co.
Over the years, I've trained for and completed multiple half marathons, along with shorter distances including a 10 mile road race and multiple 5Ks. Those experiences, paired with the realities of balancing life and training, shape how I coach today.
WHO I WORK WITH
Runners at every stage.
Every background.
First-Time Runners
Never ran a mile? No problem. We’ll build from zero.
Recreational Runners
Already running but want consistency and structure.
Half Marathon Runners
Building toward your first or next 13.1.
Adaptive Athletes
Inclusive coaching that adapts to your unique needs.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Running is a lifelong journey of self-trust and resilience.
My coaching philosophy centers on meeting athletes exactly where they are, providing individualized structure, clear communication, and consistent encouragement.
I primarily work with beginners through half marathoners — helping athletes build confidence, stay consistent, and find joy in the process, whether they're training for their first race or pursuing new personal fitness goals.
Meet you where you are: No judgment about your pace, your past, or how many times you've started over.
Individualized structure: Plans built around your life. No generic run plans.
Consistent encouragement: You're not figuring it out alone. I'm with you when things get hard.
RACE EXPERIENCE
I’ve been out there too.
The finish lines, the hard weeks, the seasons of starting over. It’s all part of how I coach.
13.1 Miles
1:52:48
10 Miler
1:30:48
3.1 Miles
25:21
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