Contact: amanda@bigriverrunning.com

Location: Chicago, IL

Certifications:

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) Certified Running Coach

Coaching Services Offered: Training Plans, Monthly One-On-One, Pay-As-You-Go, Nutrition

Introduction:

My name is Amanda and I am a competitive runner of 18 years and counting, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, UESCA Certified Running Coach, and wife to my high school sweetheart. We met through running in high school and got engaged at the Chicago Marathon in 2016 (he ran and I spectated).

I didn’t always have a love for running. My parents strongly encouraged me to sign up for XC my freshman year of high school to ensure I was involved in school sports and to train for spring soccer tryouts. But I never made it to the soccer tryouts. I fell in love with running, joined spring track instead, ran XC and track all 4 years of high school, and ended up running for a D1 school in college.

After college, I felt burned out from competitive running and injuries, so I took a few years off of organized running. I returned more seriously to running after getting married in summer 2017. I went on to run my first marathon in 2018 resulting in a BQ. In 2019 I ran many more races and fell in love with running again. Unfortunately, in 2020, I suffered my first ever stress fracture and a string of other injuries after that. I did not go on to run a race or significant mileage until summer 2023. Currently, I’m excited to be back to healthy running and I feel like I’ve just scratched the surface of my potential in running. This is in part due to people in my life who believe in my running potential.

Having a coach who understands how to navigate your complex life and running background and tap into your untapped potential is a game-changer! I’d love to be that coach for you. Whether you’ve suffered from years of on/off injuries, are excited to chase big goals again after a long break from running, or unsure how to fit running into your busy personal and professional life, let me help you reach your goals. My coaching style is compassionate, flexible, and fun. I love studying running and consider myself a student for life. Coaching others is my favorite way to learn. Let’s chase your big goals together!

Personal Records:

• 3K: 10:30
• 5K: 18:50
• 6K: 22:41
• 10K: 40:20
• Half Marathon: 1:32:11
• Marathon: 3:17:34