Client Reviews
“As someone over 50, embarking on the journey to run my first 5K was both exciting and daunting. Fortunately, I had the privilege of working with Marissa as my virtual running coach, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. Marissa's approach was well-organized and incredibly detailed, providing a comprehensive running plan that was tailored to my needs and goals.
Throughout the training, Marissa was extremely encouraging, consistently checking in to monitor my progress and offering sincere support. Despite the virtual nature of our sessions, Marissa demonstrated a keen understanding of weather conditions and emphasized the importance of staying hydrated. This attention to detail extended to providing healthier nutritional options for both pre- and post-run meals, which greatly enhanced my overall training experience.
Marissa was proactive in understanding my health restrictions and dietary needs, always taking the initiative to gather and share relevant information. When I faced an injury, Marissa guided me with additional exercises and strongly encouraged seeking medical help when necessary. This level of care and concern was evident throughout our time together.
The training plan Marissa developed helped me gradually progress through various intervals, building my endurance effectively. Her understanding of the unique challenges faced by someone over 50 was invaluable, ensuring that the plan was both safe and effective. With Marissa's expert guidance and unwavering support, I successfully completed my first 5K, feeling confident and accomplished. I highly recommend Marissa to anyone looking for a dedicated, caring, and knowledgeable running coach.”
— Leticia, Strong Fit Happy Client“Marissa has been the best coach I could have asked for during my half marathon training. Before working with her, I had never run more than a 5K, but she built a plan that helped me achieve my goal of running a sub 2 hour half marathon. She was a true one stop shop, creating a running program that fit perfectly with my lifting schedule, guiding me on nutrition, and recommending the best gear.
Throughout the entire process, she made everything feel simple and manageable. I stayed injury free, my body felt great, and she always adjusted my programming whenever life got in the way. Marissa made me feel confident going into race day and the entire experience was incredible. I cannot recommend her enough.”
— Max, Strong Fit Happy Client“Marissa is absolutely amazing!
I started running as a hobby about a year before I found Marissa and I fell in love. I initially looked into Runna and tried that for a few months. I loved the idea of a structured program but didn’t like the AI aspect of Runna because what it was asking me to do was not realistic. I decided it was time to find an actual running coach which was when I stumbled across Marissa.
Her program is exactly what I needed. She has everything structured perfectly. The way she lays out the plan is clear and flexible depending on my needs at that time. I’m able to give her feedback on runs so we know what we might need to adjust in the future. It was perfectly created to fit my need- challenging but obtainable. She also helped me develop (multiple) goals for my race- what’s the all stars aligned perfectly goal, what’s the ideal outcome goal, and what’s the sort of bare minimum that I will be happy.
I mention the multiple goals because I, like many people, was unfortunately fighting an injury. And working with Marissa we were able to adapt my goals to make them realistic for me. Unfortunately life doesn’t always let us stick to what we hope we can do and Marissa had the tough conversation with me of what would be best for my body to ensure I’m training safely.
We had regular check ins both message and video to make any adjustments needed throughout my training. Leading up to my race she worked with me to come up with a fueling plan and shot me over some tips and tricks for a successful race weekend. She was messaging me before, during and after cheering me on every step of the way.
She’s a fantastic coach and I more than recommend her!”
— Kindred, Strong Fit Happy Client