Maddie Barrett - Running Coach

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota
Accepting New Clients

Find the Joy in Running

About Maddie Barrett
I’m Maddie, and I love running around the Minneapolis lakes, chasing after my son, and racing anything from the 5K to the marathon. have been coaching friends on the side for the last 10 years, and I absolutely love it! However, I decided to make it official by getting my RRCA certification, and launching Joyful Runner Coaching! I can't wait to continue supporting all runners to find joy in the journey of training or even racing.
Description
I’m Maddie, and I love running around the Minneapolis lakes, chasing after my son, and racing anything from the 5K to the marathon. I have been running since high- school, but my first true love was cross-country skiing. After an unfortunate accident with a tree, I switched back to running and ran my first Marathon in 2013, and haven't turned back since. I was born and raised in Minnesota. I went to college at St. Olaf (Northfield, MN) where I earned my B.A. in Psychology and Political Science. After graduation, I went straight to Graduate school where I earned my master's in Public Policy and Leadership. My husband, Sean, and I met through friends in 2017 and married in Aug. 2019, right before Covid hit. We have one son, who was born in 2021. I ran my first postpartum marathon in Boston in 2022, and have continued to find it a space that is just for me, but also love being able to show my son that he can go after his dreams. I have been coaching friends on the side for the last 10 years, and I love it! However, I decided to make it official by getting my RRCA certification, and launching Joyful Runner Coaching! I can't wait to continue supporting all runners to find joy in the journey of training or even racing. Finally, if it wasn't clear already, I LOVE running! I have run 10 marathons including Chicago 2018, 4 Boston Marathons, and the 2023 NYC Marathon. My Marathon PR is 3:07, and I am chasing down that Sub-3 time! Testimonials: “If you are looking for someone who can instill confidence, has all the running guidance, and makes you feel supported and cared for, Maddie is the one. — Hanna H. "Being a novice runner taking on road racing it's been essential to have someone who is experienced and can help prepare me for all the things I would never have even thought of. She has catered her coaching to adapt to my needs and can translate her advanced running knowledge and experience into something achievable for a beginner. Most importantly to me, she brings incredible positivity, energy, and warmth to every interaction. Maddie truly cares about people and when she's in your corner you feel like you can take on the world. Having someone who can be both encouraging and real with me has helped me get through the (surprisingly) emotional parts of running. I would not have considered running a second or a third marathon had I not had her support and unwavering belief that I could do it."- Ellie H.
Athlete Requirements
Want to have fun and be willing to work hard!
Qualified To Coach
Keywords
Available for Coaching
Online/Remote coaching, Consultations
Coaching Certifications
RRCA Level 1

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