HI! I’m Andrea!
I have been through a lot, but I will never quit.
Let’s talk about running.
I started running in my late 20’s at the OG Noda Brewery Run Club. Every Wednesday night we would show up and I started by running the 1 mile route. I was alone, because I had told my husband and our friends to go run the 3 mile course. I wasn’t able to run that far yet. I will never forget the feeling of running that single mile, and running up to the brewery that day, you would have thought I was finishing a marathon. Everyone was so excited for me. I slowly built to the 3 mile course, and eventually a long time later we attempted the 5 mile course.
From 5 miles, to half marathons, marathons, Goofy Challenges, Dopey Challenges, a 50 miler and a 100 miler… It all started with that one mile.
As soon as I started running, I knew my favorite part was cheering others on. My passion for running is what fuels my business. I am so excited to have a platform to showcase my ability to help others, to lead and to coach. My goal is to encourage and help others flourish. To show those that may have felt like they were not good enough or strong enough or athletic enough to run a 10K or a half marathon or a marathon that they were athletes. And show them they were capable of things beyond their wildest expectations.
I know you are out there. I know you have may have a big crazy goal. You may not have enough faith in yourself to take the steps to reach that goal, but I have faith in you.
If you can’t do it on your own, I’m here to help.
Whether you are in Huntersville, Cornelius, Concord, Charlotte or beyond, I can coach you to reach your goals. I currently train athletes from Wisconsin to Florida so please reach out and let’s chat about your goals.
What People Are Saying
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Andrea will meet you where you are at in your journey and help you realize and accomplish even bigger goals then you ever thought possible.
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— ELIZABETH W.
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Andrea introduced me to the Galloway method and it completely changed my running experience for the better! She is a knowledgeable and energetic coach and an overall inspiration for every runner that has the privilege to run with her!
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- LILLY C.
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Andrea helped me prep for my half marathon last year, the first in a very long time! Her daily motivational posts and advice during the recent shelter in place have kept me accountable and focused on my fitness and training goals despite all the stress and distractions.
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— SWATHY R.
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I always swore I would never run, but she has met me where I am at and inspired me to try something new! Having her encourage me makes this running thing not so bad after all.
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— MELISSA G.
I shouldn’t be a marathoner or a 3 time Dopey Challenge Finisher or a 50 & 100 miler.
I have asthma.
I struggled with an eating disorder.
I have endometriosis.
I had every reason to not run or to quit running - but I never gave up and I wouldn’t let anything take my love of running away from me.
Any body can run.
We will work together to create strategies to you reach your goals!
My Coaching Philosophy
I can train athletes of all abilities.
Whether you are working to run a mile, or you are training for your 10th marathon, I have the experience and knowledge to help you grow and reach your goals.
The most important thing you will read on this website is this:
I truly believe that Any Body Can Run.
Runners don’t have a specific size or shape.
We encompass all races, ages and abilities.
We run 6 minute miles to 16 minute miles.
I believe all runners can benefit from a coach. Whether this is for a month or a training cycle for a specific race, there is always room for improvement.
I can train runners who use Galloway run walk intervals and runners who want to run their entire race.
Reach out to me. Honestly. Do it. Don’t be intimidated or think you aren’t running far enough or fast enough to benefit from a coach.
I look forward to hearing from you and I can’t wait to cheer you on.