Melanie has been a coach for nearly 15 years in a number of arenas spanning the wellness and fitness industries. She’s been coaching with New York Road Runners since Group Training's initial launch in 2016 and has been involved with a number of NYRR programs, products, and initiatives over the years, including NYRR virtual offerings and many RUNCENTER and race-related events. As a runner, she’s completed 25 marathons to date, plus countless other races of varying distances. Melanie holds a few fitness certifications, including RRCA (run coaching) and NASM (both personal trainer and nutrition coaching). Melanie's favorite thing about being a coach is helping others unearth the best versions of themselves so that they can achieve... and exceed their dreams!

Q&A with Melanie

What program do you coach?
Group Training

What languages do you speak?
English

How would you describe your coaching style?
Dynamic, energetic, and community-focused!

What is your proudest coaching moment?
My proudest moments as a coach always involve watching my runners approach the starting line of their goal race. Knowing how hard they've worked and seeing the looks of hope and determination on their faces makes my heart swell with pride!

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?
My favorite workouts to coach are the ones that end with cheer tunnels and high-fives!

How many years have you been coaching?
I've been a coach for 15 years, and coaching in the running industry for seven years.

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below.
RRCA, NASM CPT-CNC

What is your favorite place to run in New York City?
All the bridges!

What is your favorite NYRR race?
I can't pick just one, but the TCS New York City Marathon, NYRR NYC 60K, Gridiron Classic, and the United Airlines NYC Half are my top ones

What is your personal running motto?
"Consistency beats intensity," and "You can only train as well as you can recover."