About Us

As a former Division I cross country and track athlete, Natalie knows firsthand that being a successful runner is about much more than training hard. The pressure to perform, perfectionism, and challenges around recovery can impact an athlete far beyond the track.

After experiencing these challenges herself, Natalie founded The Whole Runner Project to help high school and college athletes develop the mindset, recovery habits, and confidence they need to thrive, both in running and in life.

Natalie holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Coaching Education and Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and holds a Sport Psychology Specialization from the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy.

As a former Division I distance runner, Keira understands the mental demands that come with training and competing at a high level. She is passionate about helping athletes navigate pressure, build confidence, and develop a healthier, more resilient relationship with their sport.

Keira earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rider University and specializes in sport and exercise psychology, with a focus on helping athletes strengthen the mental side of training, recovery, and competition.

Her goal is to help athletes feel confident in who they are, not just as runners, but as people.

As a former collegiate cross country and track athlete, Lacey understands the dedication, pressure, and challenges that come with being a student-athlete. She is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, find balance, and develop habits that support them both in their sport and beyond it.

Lacey earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Western Colorado University, with minors in Sport Psychology and Business Administration. During her time as a student-athlete, she also served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as the Communications and Social Media Coordinator, giving her a unique perspective on the athlete experience both on and off the track.

She believes that the best athletes aren't just the ones who train the hardest, they're the ones who learn how to take care of the whole person behind the runner.

 As a former collegiate cross country and track & field athlete, Marisa understands firsthand the unique pressures that come with balancing training, competition, academics, and life outside of running. Her own experience as an athlete sparked her interest in the connection between mindset, confidence, and an athlete's overall well-being.

Marisa earned her bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Psychology from Monmouth University. Today, she serves as The Whole Runner Project's Enrollment Specialist, where she is often the first point of contact for athletes and families exploring coaching. She helps families understand the program, talk through their athlete's needs, and determine whether The Whole Runner Project is the right fit for them.

Marisa's goal is to make every athlete and family feel heard, understood, and supported from their very first conversation with The Whole Runner Project.