Kelsey McGill

Alpenglow Endurance, LLC

Bend,

Oregon

About Me

“Quirky. Food-motivated. Compassionate” – actual words from dog describing me

I absolutely love running and have been running for 20+ years. I started on the track & cross-country teams in middle school and found an incredible community through this which I believe is key for thriving in this sport. I eventually found myself trail-running for longer distances and really enjoying running the 50k-100 mile distances. I will often run shorter races as this can significantly contribute to VO2 max and lactate threshold. Ultrarunning has been my focus for the past 7 years which piqued my curiosity while thru-hiking the PCT in 2017.

SPECIALTIES

New to trail and/or ultramarathon running
Advanced athletes for trail and/or ultrarunning
Returning to running after an injury or extended break
Road running distances (5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon)
Mountain running and races
Running-specific strength-training for injury prevention and early intervention
Nutrition and hydration strategies
Mental skills training
Race and crew logistics
Gear knowledge

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Ultrarunning Coach through UESCA
200 hour Registered Yoga Instructor
M.A. in Counselor Education
B.S. in Expeditionary Studies

What is it that you plan to do with this one wild and precious life?

~ Mary Oliver

My Coaching Style / Methodology

I’ve been coaching for 10+ years starting off as a rock climbing instructor/coach and now I primarily work with runners. I’ve worked closely with beginners to advanced athletes in addition to a wide age range from young children to 70+ years old. I work with individuals as well as groups. I also currently coach high school cross-country and track & field.

I believe it’s important to share that just because I’m a runner doesn’t mean that everything that works for me will work for you. I say that because I highly value the collaborative process of coaching and your feedback is of utmost importance to me. I acknowledge that balancing the many demands of life can be a constant juggle and I empathize deeply with this. The hope is to routinely communicate with the athlete on what is and isn’t working in training/coaching and modify to be supportive to your lifestyle. I will maintain your goals and perspective at the forefront to keep running healthy, fun, and meaningful in your life.

WHAT TO EXPECT

All athletes receive 50% off their first month of coaching
Individualized coaching plan & strength workouts for the athlete specific to the athlete’s goals
A premium Final Surge account to access daily workouts, track progress, provide post-workout feedback, as well as receiving coaching feedback from workouts
A coaching style that meets your needs and requests
Coaching calls as needed on feedback and performance
Access to guided yoga and mindfulness recordings specific for runners
Mental skills training preparation
High-quality training strategies that are evidence-based
Optional in-person coaching sessions for athletes near Bend, Oregon

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Our Mission is to increase women’s participation and opportunity in trail running and hiking through inspiration, education and empowerment.

Kelsey McGill

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My Coaching Style / Methodology

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