Nialah Ferrer (Coach Nih) is a running Coach based out of the Washington, D.C. area and she is also an Assistant Coach of We Run Kings (TeamWRK), a Brooklyn-based running organization that focuses on improving lives through running and fitness.
Although she was born and raised in NYC, Coach Nih moved to DC in 2022 and has been connected with the running communities in both cities. As an athlete, she is a 2x Boston Qualifier, completed 6 out of the 7 world major marathons, and is currently on her way to completing a half marathon in each of the 50 states.
As a coach, Nih has trained runners from all different backgrounds and levels of fitness. In 2023-2024, Coach Nih was one of three coaches who trained over 50 athletes to run the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon in support of the Nipsey Hussle Foundation.
In 2024, Coach Nih also worked as a running coach in partnership with NYU on a 16-week lifestyle intervention program and research study focusing on black people living in NYC with diagnosed health conditions such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, pre hypertension and hypertension.
Coach Nih paced hundreds of runners during weekly workouts and personally paced TeamWRK members to sub 2:00 and sub 1:45 in the half marathon.
When she is not coaching or running, Coach Nih is a full-time practicing attorney. She understands the need for a work-life balance and enjoys working with athletes who wish to live full and healthy lives.
Athlete Requirements
Athletes must be in physical condition to walk/run and be willing to work hard to achieve their goals.