Hi, I'm Merilee!

I love running and helping people fall in love with it too. I'm a Colorado native and grew up running the BolderBOULDER. My husband and I are madly in love with our lazy French bulldog, Lucille. We joke that she's our recovery coach because she always ensures we get our feet up after our runs. By day, I'm an English as a Second Language Coordinator; I work with immigrant and refugee students who have never attended school in the United States. I also coach high school cross country, which makes my heart sing. Seeing student-athletes develop a love for running and sports is so fun.

I started to learn more about training methods and the science of running after two miserable marathons; as it turns out, you can't fake your way through one. I was not loving running. But, everything finally clicked once I learned about the science behind 80/20 running. It motivated me further to become a student of the sport. I listened to every podcast, read every book I could get my hands on, and became a certified VDOT coach. Since then, not only have I fallen back in love with running, but I've guided my athletes to find their untapped potential.

I believe that if you fill your cup by doing something you love, like running, you are a better version of yourself in all other aspects of your life. "Most of us have enough areas in our lives where we have to meet others' expectations. Let your running be about your own hopes and dreams." -Meb Keflezighi

RUNNING BIO:

• 5K: 19:39

• Half Marathon: 1:30

• Marathon: 3:12

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