Wes Porter

Wes has always been a competitor at heart, from running at an early age with his mom to topping the NCAA podium with his teammates at UVA. Since turning pro last fall, he’s qualified for the World XC Championships and set a top-10 US all-time mark of 3:50 in the mile. As a coach, he emphasizes balance in helping athletes fit high-level training into real life. He works closely with busy professionals and high school athletes striving to make the most of their time and potential.

Ryan Adams

Ryan is a six-time NCAA All-American and Mexican National Champion whose career has been shaped by resilience through injuries, setbacks, and rebuilding. As a coach, he prioritizes stability, trust, and a grounded training approach, especially when the circumstances are challenging. Fluent in Spanish and experienced training at altitude, he works closely with high school and collegiate-bound athletes navigating setbacks, inconsistency, or self-doubt.

Katie Camarena

Katie is a professional distance runner for Saucony whose career reflects steady growth, resilience, and long-term commitment to the sport. She understands that true performance is built on sustainability—and that consistency comes from learning to enjoy the process. As a coach, Katie meets athletes where they are, offering practical guidance that supports both running and life outside of it. She works with athletes of all levels who already love running—or are looking to rediscover that connection.

Ben Fleming

Ben’s journey is built on persistence. From a walk-on at Virginia Tech to an ACC Champion and All-American, he’s never shied away from the work it takes to reach the next level. After navigating injuries and a stint in pro triathlon, he returned to his first love: running. As a coach, he focuses on consistency and long-term development, working closely with new runners, comeback athletes, and those managing injuries.

Cooper Cawthra

Cooper’s path is built on betting on himself and creating his own opportunities. He’s gone from an unrecruited high school runner to a record-setting, All-American at Texas A&M and now a professional. As a coach, he emphasizes understanding the “why” behind training, helping athletes take ownership of their growth. If you’re a high schooler or younger runner ready to level up, Cooper is the coach for you.

Savannah Shaw

Savannah blends high-level insights with joy and compassion, elevating both her own performance and those around her. As part of an NCAA Championship winning team in college, she believes in the leveraging the power of community and positivity to achieve big goals. As a coach, she brings that same mindset to help athletes chase personal bests while instilling true confidence in their own training and racing abilities.

Austen Dalquist

Austen brings an optimistic, athlete-first approach to coaching, grounded in positivity, self-belief, and a genuine love for the sport. With experience at the highest levels, he emphasizes growth through both the highs and lows, always focused on building others up. He works with athletes of all ages and abilities who value the process and want to become better through running.

Anthony Camerieri

Anthony is a high-level competitor and coach who believes in doing more with less. With a background in athletic training, he prioritizes helping athletes to stay healthy, train smart and methodically, and build long-term consistency. He works with motivated runners of all levels, from high schoolers to marathoners, who are serious about improving and committed to the process.

Emily Durgin

Emily pairs elite success with a joyful and positive approach to running, built on resilience and enjoying the process. From American records on the track to a U.S. title and top finishes at the Olympic Trials on the roads, she brings high-level experience with a grounded perspective. She works with athletes of all levels—from first-time 5K runners to experienced marathoners—who want to improve while keeping a healthy, lasting relationship with the sport.

Joey Berriatua

Joey brings an easygoing, athlete-first approach rooted in optimism and a real love for the grind. After betting on himself and continuing to progress his career the pro level after college, he’s focused on helping others experience what running can offer. He works with athletes of all abilities, aiming to build enjoyment, confidence, and steady progression along the way.

Jacob Hunter

A runner and coach defined by resilience. Diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at age 11, Jacob learned early how to adapt, problem-solve, and keep sport at the center of his life. He contributed to national records and championships in high school and continued on to a high-level collegiate career at UVA. He draws from that lived experience as a coach to help athletes navigate challenges, manage busy schedules, and still move forward with purpose and consistency.

Connor Winter

Connor is a proven competitor with over a decade at the highest levels of the sport, from high school standout to NCAA All-American and USATF Championship finalist. As a coach, he’s a steady motivator who helps his athletes learn consistency and accountability. He works with high school athletes who are fully committed to going all-in on their running, or road racers ready to level up.

Reed Fischer

Reed has worked his way up to become one of the top road runners in the U.S. He’s competed at the World Marathon Championships and holds a 2:09 PB. Having balanced full-time work while training at a professional level, he understands the demands of a busy life and the importance of sustainable training. As a coach, Reed brings belief, structure, and balance, and is especially excited to work with marathoners chasing their first (or next) Boston Qualifier.

Drew Hunter

Drew’s early success was shaped by the guidance of his parents and coaches, helping build Loudoun Valley High School into one of the top programs in the country. Across his career, he has been guided by mentors who pushed him to grow not just as an athlete, but as a person. He brings that same perspective to his coaching, focused on full commitment, using every tool available, and helping runners pursue their highest potential.

Christine Fischer

Christine qualified for the Minnesota State Meet at just 12 years old before stepping away from running to pursue a college basketball career on scholarship. She rediscovered running through the cross country program after transferring schools and rebuilt her love for the sport. Now a full-time teacher alongside her coaching, Christine brings patience and encouragement to her athletes, helping them stay grounded in the process. She’s especially focused on runners chasing big PRs in the marathon and road racing.

(Christine’s coaching roster is currently full!)