What Steidl Running athletes have to say…

KATE HARMER

From my first meeting with Trisha, she has respected both my running goals, and my starting point. She developed a plan that thoughtfully taught me how to connect the two through training.

Her coaching experience enables her to adjust in real-time, keeping me engaged, encouraged, and injury-free. She’s coached me to milestones that I didn’t think were possible, and has changed how I think about running.

I liked running when I started working with Trisha, now I love it!

CHRIS CHAMBERLIN

With Trisha's guidance and patient encouragement I've found I can run harder and far more consistently than I ever have in the past. I'm confident when putting in the difficult efforts because they come at just the right time, leaving me tired just after but always recovering quickly and ready for more.

Trisha's thoughtful, expert coaching has helped get me to a fantastic year of running, despite the uncertainty of quarantines, changing goals, and general chaos all around. With races cancelled I capped off this year with a solo run around Mt. Rainier on the Wonderland Trail, finishing stronger and moving better than I ever have before after that many hard miles. It was quite a feeling.

AMON MENDE

Trisha has done wonders for me as a runner. She has thoughtfully constructed a training plan with all the considerations of a busy life, introducing both structure and growth to my running program, all while pushing me to be better at what I love to do.

Before I started working with her I was “training” and logging all kinds of miles. I didn’t have the structure or understanding of what pace or frequency with which to run and was often frustrated and confused.

Since having Trisha at the wheel, I have not only become a smarter runner but have been able to reach and surpass my goals, gain more self confidence, and have a trusting relationship with someone who genuinely wants me to succeed. I’m excited to see what’s next!

REBECCA MANN

I have worked with Trisha for less than a year. Under her expert and thoughtful guidance I have already had some really exciting results and would thoroughly recommend her as a coach to both new and experienced runners.

So, while we could all download plans from Runner's World and crib together training tips from letsrun.com, but for the cost of less than a latte a day, Trisha will work with you to design, adapt, and execute the perfect training and racing plan that takes into account your strengths, needs and challenges. The results speak for themselves.

Plus - she's an inspiring coach who races herself, has a great sense of humor and is well-connected across the running community. Working with her has been the best thing I have ever done!

MELODY MANDREAN COLEMAN

Trisha’s feedback has been the best asset to me. Even brief responses to give guidance, reassurance, or encouragement have been so helpful and motivating.

She genuinely wants me to succeed and do well. Texting me after a race and offering encouraging words, those gestures mean a lot to me and they’re helpful as well. 

This has been such a positive experience for me and I look forward to continuing to work hard under Trisha’s coaching and improving even more! 

GABRIEL HUAU

Trisha has been a fantastic coach. Through her support, knowledge, and patience, she helped me to build a consistent training plan to achieve my personal goals and improve my running game.

She helped me to recover from injuries in a safe and efficient way, and allowed me to reach some goals I would have never thought capable of, from breaking my PR on 5k and Half Marathon to being a more confident, stronger and faster runner on trail.

On top of being an exceptional coach, she is also an outstanding athlete and human being to follow.

MICHAEL HAVRDA

Before working with Trisha, I really had no idea how to train. I was working hard, but I was just doing random things and wondering why I wasn't improving. Trisha added real structure and purpose to my training, designing a program that still involved hard work, but at the right times and in the right amounts.

In my first season of racing being coached by Trisha, I won my first race (setting a course record in the process), finished in the top four in four of the six races I ran, and my lowest finish was a seventh place.

Trisha's intelligent training has allowed me to stay healthy and consistent with my performances, and her individualized, one-on-one feedback was instrumental to my growth as a runner.

BRITTANY FIELDS

I have learned and improved so much under [Trisha’s] coaching! I’ve come to understand better strategy in training, like when to do weights and how much, when to do a hard workout, when to slow it down, when to rest...because everything in your training schedule for me has a purpose.

Thank you so much for how you have pushed me. I never would have thought of myself as a person who could place in a race, until just this month I finished 1st in my age group and 4th overall - umm what??!

This is the best running I’ve done in years and it gives me such confidence and happiness to see my potential expand in this sport I love.

MICHEALENE CORLETT

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your incredible coaching this past year.

I feel like I am a stronger and more confident runner than I have ever been. This is a result of your knowledge, your encouragement, your ability to listen and take into account your athlete's needs, and pushing my abilities (both mental and physical).

I've really loved and appreciated working with you. So THANK YOU!

MARMOT MCMARMOTTY

Trisha started coaching me shortly after I sustained an overuse femoral stress fracture, a result of running around without order.

Although I was on crutches, Trisha crafted weekly cross-training plans that ensured a smooth, safe, and strong transition back to running. Thanks to her coaching, my running now has order, I am faster, and my increased weekly mileage is getting me stronger, not exhausted and injured.

Trisha is responsive, attentive, and knows how to propel you in the right direction so you can hit the pavement and track stronger, faster, and happier.

colin mitchell

Having successfully completed my first 50 mile ultra with Trisha as my all-star coach, I had faith that she could prepare me for anything.

And anything happened a little over a month out from my first trail marathon when I happened to strain my calf. Thinking my only option was to drop the race, I turned to Trisha for advice.

With her unwavering positivity, she adjusted my training regimen and pushed me to take it one week at a time, and see where we ended up. After each week of slow progress, she encouraged me to keep pushing, while sternly reminding me to avoid over exerting myself.

As the weeks fell away with the training miles, my confidence grew and I began to believe I had a chance to finish.

With Trisha's advice to be patient, strong and relentless, I toed the line as prepared as possible to have an incredible race. The trail through Marin County was beautiful, my body held together, and I was able to complete my first trail marathon because of Trisha's coaching.

anna mcconnell

Before working with Trisha, I was a seasoned runner and nervous to hand over my process to a coach; however, it didn’t take long to know I made the right choice – now Trisha has been my coach for multiple years!  

In our time working together, I have improved all of my PRs from the 5k to the marathon, become an overall smarter athlete, and learned to explore different kinds of progress on the road, track, trails, and cross country course.  With a combination of knowledge, experience, and intuition, Trisha always seems to know when I need a good push and when I need a reminder to be kind to myself.  Trisha understands that my identity as a runner intersects with all other parts of me, creating a supportive and safe coach-athlete dynamic.  Her thoughtful approach to coaching has led me to deepen my relationship with my running and stay motivated to see what’s next.

In addition to getting an expert running perspective and steady encouragement, I gain so much from seeing Trisha work toward her own athletic goals and support the running community.  I am lucky to have both a coach and a role model.

MANDY NELSON QUEITZSCH

Trisha coached me to two successful marathons. She talked me through goal setting and I went from wanting simply to complete the race to wanting to turn in my best time possible (a BQ).

Trisha helped me work through tough situations that could have derailed my training.  She kept me focused, helped me achieve smaller goals along the way, and was a constant resource for questions. The plan and coaching were great!

She was also inspirational, sharing her challenges and how she overcame them, her goals and how she achieved them, and leading by example when I thought I couldn't go one more step.

I give Trisha a lot of credit for developing my love of running and my competitive drive.  She is an excellent coach!

greg miller

Trisha will tell you the truth, not what you want to hear. In my opinion, this is the single most important characteristic of a great coach. If you want someone to tell you that you're great no matter what, phone your mom. If you want someone to help you become a better athlete, hire Trisha.

Since I've started working with Trisha, I've made faster progress than I ever expected, hitting some ambitious marathon goals, all while feeling challenged but excited about the training process. Of course she has the X's and O's dialed in, writing training in a way that pushes me while not completely breaking me, but I'd expect nothing less from a coach with her experience. On top of that though, she's consistently told me the truth, hitting me with what I need to hear, not always what I want to hear, and making sure my ego doesn't get in the way of my training. Plus, when she says "well done," you know she really means it!

Trisha is a great coach who will do everything she can to help you hit your goals, while also enjoying the process. On top of that, she'll be truly invested in your success every step of the way!

Abby Woods mahoney

Trisha helped me restore my confidence as a competitive runner. After dealing with several injuries for 3 years after the birth of my second child, I was ready to call it quits. I reached out to Trisha for one last shot.

It was important to me to work with a woman who is in my age group and understood this transition in life. Trisha helped me set realistic goals, which helped me evolve into a strong master’s runner.

Under Trisha’s guidance, I was able to run my fastest 5k in four years and return to the sport of mountain running. I have also been able to train consistently because of Trisha’s emphasis on rest, which is something many runners struggle to do! I am lucky to call Trisha Steidl coach and friend!

claire wallace

When my goal race got canceled due to a global pandemic, Trisha knew how to help me pivot and stay motivated. Together we brainstormed and found new challenges, some of which I wasn't sure I could do.

"Crazy" goals became attainable with Trisha's thoughtful and practical training plans. She strikes the perfect balance between pushing you to go farther while not pushing you off the edge. Knowing my training was in capable, caring hands allowed me to focus on putting one foot in front of the other (and going faster!).