Mitch Hayes
Training Director for Dallas and Coppell
Coaching experience and philosophy: I have been coaching for 19 years. My greatest joy is being a part of the journey when an athlete runs their first full or half marathon. The bonds formed training on the long runs last a lifetime.
Tulani M Ruffin
I Coach at: Run On! Dallas (Mockingbird)
Background: First marathon in 2004…and was hooked! The love I developed for running, the incredible friendships I’ve made and the amazing training have kept me coming back year after year.
Shannon Suess
I Coach at : Allen High School
Coaching experience and philosophy: I’ve been coaching for 16 years. I didn’t even start running long distance until 4 months after my second daughter was born. You don’t have to grow up a runner to be a runner, anyone can do it as long as you commit to the training.
Kathleen Caldwell
I coach at: Run On! Richardson
Coaching experience and philosophy: I have been coaching for 10+ years. If you do the work, you will achieve your goals. Those who show up, get results. Excuses are easy and plentiful.
Diane Earnest
I coach at: Run On! Coppell
Coaching experience and philosophy: I have been coaching since 2012. I have coached everything from the 5k to the half marathon class. My passion has always been the 5k class.
Bridget Smith
I coach at: Run On! Coppell
Background: I have been running/racing for 18 yrs. I discovered running as part of a weight loss journey and am SO grateful to my husband for encouraging me to take that first step!