Since 2008 I’ve navigated many transitions. Some were planned like getting into running, moving from road running to trails, and jumping from half marathons to my first 50k then later to multi-day stage races. Others were unplanned like being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating training and radiation treatment at the same time. I was once someone who swore she was too clumsy for trail running and now I run across wild spaces like the Scottish Highlands every year.
Every one of those transitions came with a learning curve, a lot of questions, and moments of genuine doubt. I want to take everything I’ve learned and help you navigate your own transitions and challenges.
I hold a running coaching certification through the Road Runners Club of America and am completing my ultrarunning coaching certification. But more than credentials, I bring the experience of someone who has been where you are.
(What’s with all the nature photos? Each picture was a place I got to on foot, traversing the land…in this case in the Scottish Highlands, which are very special to me.)
Accomplishments:
Ultrasignup Profile
Athlinks Profile
Cape Wrath Explorer, 2x Finisher (Completed 170 miles – 2024, 220 miles – 2025)
Find Me in the Wild – Articles, Podcasts, and Videos
Cape Wrath Participant Blog – “The Mental Kit I Carried… and That Carried Me: What I gained from working with Fit‑Think ahead of the Cape Wrath Ultra.“
Erin Shaw - Trail and Ultrarunning Coach 