About Me

Hi! I'm Sarah Simmons founder of SarieSims Coaching. I'm passionate about all things running, trail hiking and backpacking, but even more than that I'm passionate about moving my body. I also have enjoyed road cycling, mountain biking, swimming, and triathlons. I incorporate many forms movement into my training, depending on my goals. I've evolved to see my running and other outdoor activities as adventures. Adventures that let me see what my body and mind are capable of. I've been running since I was 14 and was influenced by my Dad who ran marathons when I was little. I would wake up on Saturday mornings to a sweaty Dad just coming in from a long run to make us healthy pancakes. I ran track in high school and fell in love with long distance running. I love endurance type events. My longest to date is 108 miles attempt on a 125 mile race. I've successfully completed three 50-milers, six marathons, and countless halfs, 10k's, and 5k's. 

I have learned a lot along the way during my fitness and life journeys. Some of my challenges that I've had to work through are: injuries from doing too much too soon and overtraining, perfectionism pitfalls, falling into the comparison game, letting fear consume me to not go after a goal, disordered eating, seeing fitness as a way to beat myself up and criticize my body, and the all or nothing mentality, to name a few. I've felt so much freedom in growing in these areas. I love to train now. I see it as an adventure and all of the movement pieces that I incorporate are part of a puzzle to keep me feeling strong in order to complete my adventures. 

On top of what I have learned along the way through track, cross country, training, and working with coaches myself, I am United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) running and ultra running coach certified. My goal is to keep you moving, healthy, and injury free.