Leslie Battle

I've had the privilege of working with Kirsten for several years. There have been other coaches, but I'd never been paired with one who "understood the assignment." Namely: Provide structure and accountability without intimidation or judgment, and without any self-centered investment in the "marketability" of the coached athlete's success.

What differentiates Kirsten is that she offers far more than rote paces, miles, and heart rates. She tailors your program to goals that YOU set and provides professional guidance, tools, and moral support to help you achieve them.

At the end of the day it's about committing to the program; your coach can't want it more than you do. It's about trusting that the program designed for you is sustainable long term. It's about working with an experienced guide who genuinely gets charged by your progress over time. It's about tapping into level headed insight to help you stay grounded in response to the inevitable "failures." And it's about having someone in your corner even to just remind you of the true privilege and joy of sport.

If you want a coach who leads by example, who works with you to design a long term roadmap through progress to success without injury, and who understands that success is a habit that gets fertilized through consistent practice (and rest) you've found your match in Kirsten!

Leslie Battle, 43x USAT National Champion (Athena and Age Group)