My Journey to Choosing Myself & My Health

Hey I’m Jackie!

I’m a certified running coach and personal trainer, plant-based athlete and I want to share what I have learned in my 10+ years running with all of you. I love working with people to help them reach their running and health goals. My approach combines intentional training, strength work, and nutrition guidance to help runners no matter where you are on your journey.

Why me? I have been where you are. I tried trendy diets, different fitness programs, and for years was treating my body like it was replaceable. “Can’t” defined my vocabulary and I couldn’t see the power in my being. Through my own journey I have completely changed my relationship with my body, my health, and myself.

I believe in the power of fitness, nutrition, and mindful living to transform you. But it wasn’t always that way. I started coaching and sharing my journey as a way to help other’s who are in a position I once was.

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and now am calling Milwaukee home. Let’s back up though, this journey really started when I was a freshman at the University of Illinois. Did I gain the freshman 15? Yes I did. Was I partying too much? Yup I was. I was treating my body like it could be replaced, I didn’t take fitness or nutrition seriously and figured my 18 year old body would carry me until I was 90. One day, no joke. It all changed. I started running and from that day my journey began to unfold. 

Running came first for me. From a freshman in college who used running as an escape to a 30-something who is fully in love with everything running brings me, running has evolved into my passion and driving force. Over the years I have called myself a runner, I have completed 10 marathons and many many more to go. This journey started as a celebration of what my body COULD do and has turned into a life passion. Running has made me mentally and physically stronger, and more resilient. I have recently added triathlons to the mix and am loving the new challenge.
If you are interested in checking out most (not all results claimed) of what I have done, go here.

Today I call myself a marathoner, having finished 10 so far, and a nutrition coach. I have also started to dip my toes into the world of triathlon and am loving the new challenge. I enjoy working with people to help them discover their healthiest selves. I work with clients on achieving their running and nutrition goals.

Education, Training and Experience

Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutrition Coach - National Academy of Sport Medicine

Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification - Precision Nutrition

RRCA Level I Coach - Road Runners Club of America

13 Time Marathon Finisher

6 Time Triathlon Finisher

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live in."

— Jim Rohn