Hello! Welcome to the Poole Running Lab, I am Coach Poole, the Head Coach and Founder.

I pride myself in being able to specialize working with all types of runners! From beginners looking to incorporate running into their lives, to those taking running back up after a long hiatus, and even those who are looking to compete competitively at the local, regional, or national level.

My approach is to challenge, inspire, and motivate you, challenging you in different ways that allows you to reach your goals. Whether it is running your first 5K, marathon, achieving Boston qualifying times or even Wanda World Age Championship marks, I truly get my joy in helping you become the best runner you can be!

My expertise lies on the roads, having coached many athletes to successful PR’s from the 5K to the marathon. I am a former collegiate Track and Field and Cross Country athlete at the NCAA D3 level. I was also a state level athlete in Oregon, having competed at the State Championships in Cross Country and Track and field. I have helped those newer to running begin their journey to running their first races. I believe that a happy, healthy, sound runner is a fast runner. As your coach, I’m committed to guiding you from where you are today to the goals you want to achieve tomorrow!

Athletes typically come to me for several reasons:

• If plans you have found on the internet haven’t worked for you, and are needing a more personalized, 1:1 approach.
• If you’ve hit a plateau in your race times and are looking for something new to help break through the plateau
• If you’re struggling with injuries and need guidance to break free from this cycle.
• If you are seeking a coach who will be transparent with you, communicate often and obsess with you over your goals and progress

When you are coached by me you can expect:

• Personalized training plans specific to your running/racing goals, accessible anywhere in the world!
• Expert advice for runners aiming to step up in racing distances, or try something new!
• Development of a more focused and holistic approach to your running training. To be the best version of yourself, I believe that you should train all aspects of your running toolbelt.
• Expert race nutrition and mental performance tips to help you excel on race day
• Constant Communication, attention, and timely responses back within our communication to each other

I pride myself on offering individualized coaching tailored to each person’s life. My approach differs greatly from the cookie cutter, mass-produced training plans; I will always provide a individualized coaching experience that’s as unique as each athlete I work with. Running and training should be fun and something you look forward to! I take the guesswork out of the plan, and make sure that it fits around what is important to you in life.

I will always provide your weekly plan 1 week in advance to make sure that we are progressing at the rate you are, and accounting for anything that life may throw at you. Coaching to me is more than spreadsheets and splits, it is also a partnership to get to know you as a person and to be your biggest supporter and advocate! Please see my reviews to hear athlete experiences from those who work with me, and reach out with any questions or to learn more!

I am experienced not only in developing training plans and tailoring workouts to individual athletes, but also in race strategy, pace targets, and overall nutrition preparation. I consider myself a lifelong student of the sport, and continue to educate myself through personal experiences in both race experiences and staying up to date in studies related to the science of running, biomechanics, and nutrition.

There are 4 values that are a part of my relationship with each of my athletes: