About
Amanda is a NYC based actress and runner. She found running through necessity and then fell in love with the sport. Balancing both a career on the stage and training, Amanda has run every distance and has completed over 15 marathons, including 7 consecutive Bostons. With a Full PR of 3:07 and a Half PR of 1:24, she has also age placed in numerous NYRR races and made the podium in the Run For Japan 4miler. Coaching came as a byproduct of trying out a variety of training cycles and fueling herself and creating programs for her friends. She has been the NYC Marathon coach for over 115 athletes for the Alzheimer's Association for 3 years now. Her specialty is creating a program that fits each individual lifestyle so that it is sustainable for each individual athlete.
Services
You don't need to be fast or train for a marathon to find huge benefits in having a coach. Designed with your life in mind, every program will be catered to you.
We will take into account your goals, your work schedule, your family schedule and your everyday stresses. We will touch base before each week begins and using Final Surge, you will receive your daily detailed workouts.
For those of you just beginning on your walk or run journey, we will set you up for success in a way that is sustainable and manageable with where you are.
For those of you ready to take it up a notch or chase down some PRs, you will have workouts, pre/post and during fueling advice, and a cheerleader in me that will set you up for the next level.
And if you are someone that just needs accountability...I got that too.
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Testimonials
Amanda came into my life as I prepared to run my second NYC marathon. My only goal was to beat my previous time, but an ankle injury had sidelined me for months and I was doubtful that I could even handle the training much less manage to PR. Amanda and I decided to work together for a month before committing to the following 16-weeks of formal training, giving her a chance to evaluate my ability and me a chance to decide if this was a good fit. Naturally Amanda immediately believed I could absolutely conquer the marathon and improve my time, but not because she was a coach selling her services, but because believing in you is what she is all about. Amanda provides a training schedule that takes away the stress and second guessing, so all you have to do is show up and run. She provides advice and feedback so you feel supported, encouraged, and motivated. But most importantly, Amanda believes in you so completely that you can’t help but believe in yourself - and that is what carries you through training and across the finish line, it’s exactly what empowers you to crush your goals, whatever they may be.
- Emily Barr
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Amanda coached me as I prepared to run my first 26.2 – the NYC marathon November 2019. She shared daily workouts, weekly mileage goals, nutrition recommendations, and words of encouragement that kept me focused and motivated throughout several months of preparation. Amanda also helped me develop cross and strength training routines that bettered my form and endurance. Thanks to Amanda’s structured training plan, I ran my first marathon in 3:36. A couple of months later in January 2020, as result of Amanda’s continued guidance, I shaved 3-minutes off my best 10K time, and 10-minutes off my best half marathon time. Overall, Amanda is a strong and practiced coach who has and continues to help me achieve and grow as a runner.
- Macy Sirmans
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Amanda taught me to be patient with myself and my progress. She has an incredibly positive attitude which has helped shift my outlook on running. Amanda is very helpful and was always available to answer any questions I’ve had.
- Abby Marcus
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