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"When I decided to get serious about training, I knew I needed a coach. Coach Stephanie is the soul sister of coaching. She understands that we are whole people and provides grace and grit when needed. Most importantly, she is my running confidant, helping me reach my goals. She guided me through returning to running safely after surgery for a heel bone tumor. No matter where you are in your running journey, having Coach Stephanie in your corner is a choice you won’t regret. She is my voice of reason, and I can’t believe I went so long without her!"

Allison W. worked with Coach Stephanie
"I've been working with Karly and Team Sugar Runs for over a year. We talked about goals, and I mentioned wanting to qualify for Boston someday. Karly said, "I believe you can qualify for Boston, we just need to get a few more marathons under your belt." After setting a 25-minute PR in Chicago, I'm starting to believe it's possible! Karly took my marathon time from 5:37 to 4:02 in a year and a half. She created a training schedule that makes me feel strong and prepared but is also flexible. The community at Team Sugar Runs is super encouraging. 10/10 recommend working with Team Sugar Runs!"

Rachel D. worked with Coach Karly
“I am grateful, above all else, for my fitness and for all the people around me (especially you, Coach J!) who reminded me how strong I am and to trust my training. In this entire training cycle controlling the things I had control of and releasing the rest was really the key to my success!”

Lori L. worked with Coach J
A Personal Best at 60 years old! 2:05 --> 2:01! I trusted the work that I did with Sandee. She has brought me to paces I've only dreamed of. Even with the weather challenges, I managed to PR this race. I am so extremely happy with Sandee and Team Sugar Runs. I can go on and on with such a great experience.

Louise S. worked with Coach Sandee
“I worked with Sugar Runs for about a year! She took me from a below average high school runner to running D1 scholarship standards! Only left because I got recruited and am now running in college. Best investment I’ve ever made!”

Madeline W. worked with Coach J
“Before working with Coach Sandee I had hit a months-long plateau in my running. Since working with her I’ve had a complete 180 and over the last year I’ve seen progress in every distance - 5K to marathon. Her friendly and upbeat attitude, constant support, and training style have had a positive effect on how I run and my overall relationship with running. Working with her makes me feel optimistic about my future in the sport!”

Megan C. worked with Coach Sandee
"After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and feeling stagnant and overworked tackling marathon after marathon, I signed up to start working with Coach Karly in December 2023. Rather than constantly feeling like I was teetering on the edge of overtraining and planning my life around running, Karly has helped me to respect my body and my time while still exploring faster and faster limits! This spring, I’ve been able to take down years-old PRs in the 10K and half marathon, and I know it’s been through the consistent and steady building she’s planned for me."

Julia D. worked with Coach Karly
Working with Sandee has been amazing! She challenged me with workouts that I never thought I was capable of, but were totally within my abilities. She always explained the training and was so receptive to questions. Having Sandee as my coach was like having your very own cheerleader throughout the marathon block. While I caught Covid 3 weeks before the Chicago marathon, Sandee helped me quickly pivot my training and she got me as healthy as possible to the start line. While I believe I still have better times in me ahead, I was able to PR in the marathon after 10 years at 50 years old! Sandee was very instrumental in helping me achieve this goal and recovery appropriately so I can keep enjoying running and perform my best!

Lauren H. worked with Coach Sandee
"Coach Deb is amazingly supportive of my goals and all the obstacles that pop up. She understands life, family, and work often come first and pivots to meet me where I am. Her workouts are fun and challenging and I can't wait to text her when I hit the pace she sets out for me because I always think I can't - but she somehow knows that I can. She's relatable and a role model for me as she works, has kids, coaches and runs! Her positivity and advice have gotten me through rough patches where I think running just isn't my thing. Her flexibility to adapt to my crazy travel schedule, school exams and kids' soccer games have made training doable. There is no way I would have stuck with running for this long and PRed in my first international race through everything that was happening this past 6 months without her. I can't wait to see how much stronger and faster I get as I keep training with her.."

Kelly S. worked with Coach Debra
"You truly reap what you sow through raw effort, persistence, discipline. I love the raw honesty of running. London wasn’t a reflection of 16 weeks of marathon training, but 2 years of hard work plus 3 years before that training through pregnancy and postpartum! I’m so deeply grateful for this journey. For your guidance and patience alongside me. Training a working busy mom with BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOALS is not the same as training other athletes, and it really takes skill, experience and compassion.. and patience. Thank you coach boss Lindsey!!!! Bring on that sub3!"

Rachel T. worked with Coach Lindsey
“I have worked with Debra for a couple of years and have had great results under her guidance. I love working with Debra because she pushes me to new levels of confidence and skill that I didn't know existed inside of me. She inspires me to be better and I cannot wait for her to lead me in the next running adventure. Not only is she my coach, but she has also become my friend.”

Angela L worked with Coach Debra
“I found my way to Coach J and TSR after a bust of a marathon season in 2021. Like the proverbial marathon wall, I had hit it with my raining and needed help! Now nearly 3 years later I barely recognize the runner I was before. Working with Coach J has pushed me to new limits and boundaries with my running I never thought were possible. I'll never forget our first lofty goal to beat my half marathon PR... 2+ years later, we've set even bigger goals I never imagined I would be chasing... and then hitting! With the most epic/ugly finish photos to go along with it. But the best goal of all Coach J has given me and taught me to achieve is to HAVE FUN - a goal I focus on for every workout, recovery, and race and it's one that makes every run a win!”

Sam R worked with Coach J

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