Coaching

Elevate your journey with personalized trail and ultra marathon coaching! My coaching philosophy is all about personal growth and enjoyment!

Whether you are a new or seasoned trail/ultra runner, I can help you!

We are NOW offering Mental Health Coaching too!

Noteworthy

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    • UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification - The UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification is the only ultrarunning coach certification on the market.

    • Specialization in Injury Prevention for Endurance Athletes - great for those returning from injury as well

    • Specialization in Ovarian Hormone Profiles (OHP) in Sport - I believe in empowering women to train in sync with their natural physiology—optimizing performance, recovery, and well-being through hormone-informed coaching.

  • I have completed 5 one hundred mile or further races.

    Completed the Leadville Trail Marathon, Leadville Silver Rush 50 miler, and Leadville 100 in the same year.

    I have won 4 ultra marathons, including a backyard ultra, and 3 timed events 12 hours or longer.

    I have completed several adventure runs of 40 miles or further.

  • I have reviewed over 50 pairs of shoes, countless watches, heart rate monitors, hydration gear, and more running specific gear.

Personalized Coaching

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Peak Performance Run & Strength

$200 per month

  • 1 hour athlete on-boarding (virtual or in-person)

  • Customized weekly training plan with a focus on injury prevention

  • Customized weekly strength training

  • Unlimited plan adjustments

  • Weekly workout analysis

  • Training & education along the way

  • 1 thirty minute phone call per week

  • Unlimited text/email communication

  • Premium TrainingPeaks account

  • Possible race support

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Valan’s Mental Health Coaching

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Foundational Focus

 $100 per month

  • Bi-weekly 30-minute coaching sessions

  • PDF version of “Breaking Through” DBT-based mental skills workbook

  • Weekly self-guided exercises

  • Email support for quick questions

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Enhanced Engagement

 $200 per month

  • Weekly 30-minute coaching sessions

  • PDF version of “Breaking Through” DBT-based mental skills workbook

  • Personalized mental resilience plan

  • Weekly mindfulness and stress-reduction exercises

  • Email support for quick questions

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Peak Partnership

 $300 per month

  • Weekly 60-minute coaching sessions

  • Print version of “Breaking Through” DBT-based mental skills workbook

  • Personalized mental resilience plan

  • Weekly mindfulness and stress-reduction exercises

  • Unlimited text/emails

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Consulting

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$45 - Up to 60 Minute Call

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I’ve been training with Steven towards my first 50K, and just completed my first EVER injury-free training cycle. It’s been great to have such a knowledgeable and experienced coach along the way. Steven is fully invested in his clients, and very easy to get along with. I look forward to doing bigger and harder things with him in my corner.
— Ryan
I’ve always struggled with staying consistent in strength training, and it’s led to injuries time and time again. But for the first time, I’m incorporating strength workouts alongside my running—and staying on track. I owe that to Steven!
— Anonymous
Training for the Leadville Trail 100 is no small feat—but doing it under the guidance of Coach Steven made it not only possible, but deeply rewarding. From the start, he built a plan that was tailored to my lifestyle, fitness level, and goals. But what stood out the most was his ability to adapt and guide me through serious challenges along the way. During training, I dealt with both plantar fasciitis and compartment syndrome—injuries that could have easily derailed my progress. But thanks to Coach Steven’s thoughtful programming, strategic adjustments, and constant communication, I was able to stay on track without making things worse.
Every check-in, workout, and pep talk was filled with intention and care. Coach Steven didn’t just prepare me to cross the finish line—he helped me discover a new level of resilience and self-belief. I went into the race not just physically prepared, but mentally ready for the highs and lows of an ultra, and I owe so much of that to his coaching.
If you’re considering a big goal and want a coach who genuinely listens, understands endurance training, and knows how to bring out your best—Coach Steven is the one.
— Craig