Wholehearted
coaching
for runners
at every stage
of the journey
Wholehearted coaching for runners at every step + stage of the journey
Coaching runners and seeking better ways to live a balanced, fulfilled and joyful life - one step at a time.
Our mission is to help others discover and celebrate their own strength and joy through the pursuit of their potential. We love to guide, motivate, support and celebrate people on the run at every step and stage of the journey.
Hi, welcome to pace of me!
Our number one priority with coaching all of our athletes is offering wholehearted support and professional guidance, applying our knowledge of and passion for the science of training and racing to each individual’s goals and needs. We believe that we perform our best when we are healthy and happy, and work hard to get to know each person we coach. This enables us to create training plans and paths to success that suit their lifestyles, challenge them to grow and also encourage them to seek and discover a deeper sense of fulfillment they might not have known was possible throughout the process. Personal run coaching is about running and so much more, just like the sport itself!
Run Coaching
The Pace of Me coaching style is customized and personal. Our coaches care very much about the people we work with, applying our extensive knowledge and experience to guide each individual towards their goals through the ups and downs of running and life.
HOORAY! Mark your calendars!
We are under a month away from kicking off our THIRD year of Summer Saturdays on the ATT!
We are so excited to be back on the trailhead with all of you, supporting the Raleigh area endurance community every Saturday morning between July 12 - August 23 on the American Tobacco Trail at New Hope Church Road.
Along with the most AMAZING local business partners and community sponsors, we will be out there each Saturday morning providing ice cold towels, hydration, physical therapy and/or massage therapy, chocolate milk, and fun raffle prizes, and MORE!
It truly is a really big fun run party with the purpose of making the sweltering hot, humid and sweaty runs and bike rides more enjoyable for everyone no matter who you are or what you’re training for! ☀️ 😎 💦 👟 🎉
Stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the start of our Summer Saturdays, and be sure to follow @brickraleigh and @summersaturdays_ ! We will be updating the account to reflect all things 2025! WE CAN’T WAIT!!
#summersaturdays #runthetriangle #americantobaccotrail #marathontraining #running #halfmarathontraining #endurancecommunity #runNC #raleighrunning #apexrunning #caryrunning #letsrun #paceofmecoaching #brickraleigh
It’s that time of year when fall marathons don’t seem *so* far off as you begin your training blocks!
Are you racing a fall marathon?? If a fall marathon is in your sights, these are the start dates that would mark both a 16- and 20-week buildup. The length of training varies tremendously based on many factors, and a coach is a valuable resource in helping you decide which length will be best for you to get to your start and finish line ready, healthy, and excited to reach your goals! Our coaches will help you capitalize on your summer training, welcome you into the awesome Pace of Me Community, adjust your training so that it works for YOU, as well as help hold you accountable throughout the block!
This list features marathons that are not part of the Majors, so they do not hold a lottery system. These are popular choices, but are absolutely not all the options. Collectively, our Pace of Me Coaches have run all of these races and are here to answer and questions you might have! Tell us, which races do you have your sights on this year?!
#paceofmecoaching #fallmarathons #marathontraining
Our athletes are amazing, and we are proud to support them in their journeys! We asked our athletes, “What is something you are most proud of experiencing or achieving in your running journey?”
Today we are spotlighting Karyn R.!
“I am most proud of being able to get stronger and faster as I have gotten older! Total proof that strength training is necessary to remain uninjured as well. Training on Steph’s plan has helped me so much to learn how to take rest days, listen to my body, run easy runs easy, and push when necessary!” It’s a big year of majors in 2025 with Boston and London down and Chicago in the fall!”
These lessons learned are truly essential in our journey as runners, way to go Karyn!! Wishing you all the best as you begin training for Chicago!
Our community of athletes inspires us so much!
#athletespotlight #running #runcoaching #paceofmecoaching
When the running shoes come off, what’s the shoe you grab??
We love @birkenstocks because they offer stable support and room for the toes to breathe during that active recovery! Tell us in the comments below what your favorite recovery shoes are!
📸: @justin_yall
#runandrecover #activerecovery #paceofmecoaching
Happy Global Running Day!
Whether you ran today, walked today, rested today, are currently healing from an injury or recovering to return to running, or are creating an alternative to running that brings movement to your life —if you like to run, you are a runner, and we celebrate you today! Our stories are all different, our goals and our whys are all different, but we sure have a lot to thank running for. Celebrate YOUR journey and what running has brought to you!
We think running is the BEST! Tell us your favorite thing about running in the comments!
#globalrunningday #lovetherun #running #paceofmecoaching #paceofme #ifyourunyourearunner
Hello June, hello month with the longest days of sunlight! ☀️
As the days feel longer, do you adjust what time you run? We’d love to hear how you make adjustments to your training routine during these summer months!
Wishing you all a beautiful start to June ✨
📸: @j.cuttphotography
#paceofmecoaching #paceofme #june #training #summerrunning
The talk of adjusting to these warmer temps isn’t over yet!
We are committed to being there for our athletes to have these important conversations, as they enable us to maximize the benefits of our training and recognize the hard work they are putting in.
On a team call this week, we chatted with Pace of Me athletes about ways to adjust to the rising temperatures and shared stories of what has worked for each other. We are all in this together, and it’s great to hear from our athletes!
As you adjust, a different number on the clock for pace than what you’re used to is 100% normal. In fact, if your pace doesn’t feel like you can hold an easy conversation, it’s too fast for the day. You can also switch to focusing more on HR throughout these summer months to stay in Zone 1/2. If you hit that Zone 3/Threshold, you are working too hard and not honoring the purpose of that easy run. You will be stronger because of these slowed down easy runs as it allows you to tackle the hard workouts with more efficiency and energy!
If you are curious to learn more about how your running is impacted throughout the seasons and how coaching can benefit your training success, reach out to us @paceofmecoaching or use our inquiry form in our bio/on our website.
#paceofmecoaching #paceofme #trainingtips #summertraining
Take our advice: The 5k is awesome!
Let us be the first to tell you that training for shorter races doesn’t make you less of a runner. In fact, it’ll make you a STRONGER runner, a SMARTER racer, and a PROUD athlete. It can just make you feel gritty.
But have you wondered what types of workouts will help you train for a 5k? What else is important? Swipe to read some training tips we have for you if you are racing a 5k or curious about training for one!
✨Get short speedwork into the mix: Intervals or Pyramid-Style workouts help tap into those fast-twitch muscles!
✨Add hill strides/sprints to your routine: Hills help improve running economy and strengthen key muscle groups!
✨Don’t skip strength work: It’s essential! It helps improve your neuromuscular coordination and can decrease the risk of injury.
Our Pace of Me Coaches are here to help. We are certified and trained to craft a plan that works for you, while keeping you at the center of it! We love working with our athletes to help them feel confident and strong in their training. Reach out to chat or inquire about coaching at our link in bio or directly through our coaches.
#trainingtips #paceofmecoaching #paceofme #5ktips #speedandstrength #running
Don’t miss your chance to order!
Tonight at midnight, our online store will close as our friends at @wearebaysix will start beginning production and orders will be shipped!
Find the link in our profile bio. Reach out with any questions! We are so excited to see all the gear make its way to you!
#paceofmecoaching #paceofme #athleisure #comfycoaching #baysix
Only one more week of May!
As the end of another month quickly approaches, we creatively encourage you to set your intentions, running-related or not, for June. But what does that even mean?
Setting an intention means consciously deciding what you want to lean into, looking at how you can give yourself the time and space to determine what’s important to you and what gives you energy. It’s more than just setting a goal in our opinion.
There’s so much we do not have control over, but we can control what we focus on. What will you choose to focus on in this fresh new month that is approaching?
Alsooooo a huge congratulatory shout out to Coach Michelle (@mkzmartin) for her amazing marathon at @tctcbayshore this morning after a few years away from the marathon distance. We are so proud of you Coach Michelle!!
📸: @justin_yall 🤗
#paceofmecoaching #runcoaching #runninglifetips #training
Whether you love warm (hot??) weather running or not, it’s that time of year where we all need the reminder that it’s OKAY if certain paces feel harder than they should.
Humidity and dew point can make a major impact on how we feel while out for a run. This chart above helps break down dew point and the “feels” outside. There are even pace adjustment calculators you can search for to help you determine pace adjustments based on the temperature, humidity levels, and dew point. It is absolutely normal for paces to slow down but effort to stay the same.
It’s not you feeling out of shape! Summer can cause so many changes in how we feel- you aren’t in it alone!
#paceofmecoaching #runtips #warmweatherrunning #runcoaching
Our athletes are amazing, and we are proud to support them in their journeys! We asked our athletes, “What is something you are most proud of experiencing or achieving in your running journey?”
Today we are spotlighting Tammy H.!
““I always thought qualifying for Boston was the pinnacle of running. Then I ran 2 x 100 milers and cut my time by hours. Now I really get most of my joy from getting my ultra times down and winning my age group in those distances. I never thought I’d be running these distances at my age!”
Tammy, there is so much to be proud of here and we are so happy to be a part of your journey!
Our community of athletes inspires us so much!
#athletespotlight #running #runcoaching #paceofmecoaching
We are loving our recent leisure line of gear drop with @wearebaysix!
Our online store will be open for only ONE more week! On 5/25 the store will close, and production and shipping of orders will begin! Don’t miss out! Find the link to the store in our bio!
A HUGE thanks also to @justin_yall for these incredible shots that help our gear come to life. A whole lotta heart goes into our coaching here at Pace of Me Coaching, so it is the best feeling to bring so much heart to this aspect of what we love too.
#runcoaching #paceofmecoaching #runclothes #athleisure #wehearttherun #baysix #paceofme
Let’s chat about the in-between time!
We’ve already mentioned the benefits of rest after a race, but what do we do with this in-between time? How do we handle those post-race blues that people talk about? Why does social media make us feel like we’re doing our training all wrong?
Reality check: What works for someone else may not be your best approach… and that is a beautiful thing!
You know yourself best, and having a coach can be a beautiful addition to your thought-making process to step into the in-between season to think about why you want to set certain goals and plan out what could be next. And it’s OK if you don’t know what might be next.
Adapting your training from season to season not only can help you stay injury-free, but it also adds variety to your routine, making you a more resilient and flexible runner!
You have the courage to begin again. And you have the opportunity to make it new again in a way that makes you excited to get back to training!
#runningtips #paceofmecoaching #paceofme #seasonsofrunning #reflectiverunners #postracerecovery
IT’S HERE🩷
We are beyond excited to have our Pace of Me order site open to the public! We are in love with these items and feel good wearing them. A lot of heart goes into our coaching of our athletes, and that same joy and heart went into wanting to put out into the world some fun and comfy lifestyle wear and accessories.
This online store will be open for the next two weeks (until 5/25) and will ship after the store is closed. Reach out to us if you have any questions! Link to store in our bio!
#paceofme #paceofmecoaching #baysix #athleisure
Weekend mode is on. Don’t forget to make time to honor the rest 🤍
In honor of the rest, we are so happy to have designed a line of comfort and casual athleisure and accessories with the incredible help of @wearebaysix!
#paceofme #paceofmecoaching #athleisurewear
✨SNEAK 🫣 PEEK 🎉
New Pace of Me Coaching athleisure gear coming soon!! We had so much fun with these and cannot wait to make them available… STAY TUNED!!
A huge thank you to @wearebaysix for helping our designs come to life!
#paceofmecoaching #paceofme #runningathleisure #heartsontherun #baysix
The Spring racing season has been in full bloom recently with lots of races happening (and still more to come!). Whether you raced a marathon or a 5k, recovery is still just as essential in the process as the buildup to the race is. Below are just a few tips from us to help you navigate recovery and post-race. It may look different for everyone, but below are a few essentials:
*Continue to fuel & hydrate*
You might be done the race, but this assures you that you are replenishing glycogen storage, allowing muscles repair, and replacing electrolytes and minerals lost through sweat.
*Aim to get quality sleep*
Quality sleep allows the body to repair and rebuild damaged tissues, refills energy storage, and regulates hormones.
*Take a break from running and opt for active, light movement like walking*
Hot topic here, but you don’t need to jump right back into running. Everyone’s timeline of rest days after a race looks different, but do what is best for you and talk with your coach to decide what makes the most sense. Light movement like walking, will help work out some of the soreness while letting your muscles repair.
*Mobility and stretching*
On the opposite side of the spectrum, don’t just do nothing! Some movement, mobility work, and stretching are extremely beneficial to recovery time!
*Reflect before jumping into whatever is next*
The world of social media makes it look like everyone is jumping into another race right away or training again, but do not let their journey define what yours needs to look like. Reflect on your goals and what you want!
*Celebrate your achievement, even if it wasn’t what you hoped for*
Your training and race deserve to be celebrated! Your hard work matters, even if you came up short of your hopes and expectations.
If you’re thinking about wondering how a coach can help you recover smart and think about what could be ahead, we at Pace of Me Coaching would love to chat!
#paceofmecoaching #runningtips #runsmart #recoverysmart #paceofme #training #springraces
As the London Marathon runners lay their flat lays out and get ready for their pre-race sleep, we want to wish all of our Pace of Me Community and beyond an amazing race tomorrow!! Our shakeout run this morning gave a tour of Hyde Park and all the finish line excitement to come tomorrow!
#londonmarathon #paceofmecoaching #paceofme #shakeoutrun #runlondon
It’s LONDON time! ❤️💛
We are carrying the magic of this past weekend all the way across the pond to celebrate the @londonmarathon, our coaches Amy and Steph as well as our athletes racing- We are so excited for you all!!
If you will be in London, come join us for a short shakeout run and coffee on Saturday 🏃♀️ ☕️. Everyone is welcome! See you there!
Where: Shot London- Knightsbridge (there are a few of these coffee shops so make sure you plug in Knightsbridge!)
When: Saturday, April 26 @ 8:30 AM
#londonmarathon #paceofmecoaching #shakeoutrun #runlondon
