Personalized Running Coaching.
Proven Results.
From St. Louis to Your Starting Line.
Filla Endurance is a team of certified running coaches based in St. Louis, offering virtual coaching nationwide. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a Boston Qualifier, or returning from injury, we meet you where you are with training plans that fit your life and fuel your progress.
Led by Coach Laura, our team brings a wide range of expertise, from Olympic Trials-level racing to postpartum support, gait analysis, nutrition, and ultra-distance strategy. What unites us is a shared belief: every runner has untapped potential, and the right coach can help unlock it.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all plans. We believe in smart, sustainable training, clear communication, and building confidence through consistency. Our athletes include beginners, age groupers, postpartum runners, competitive racers, and time-crunched professionals. If you’ve got a goal, we’ve got a coach who gets it.
Meet Your Running Coaches
The Minds Behind The Miles
Coach Laura
RRCA Level 2 Coach • Certified Personal Trainer • Sports Performance Specialist
Hi, I’m Laura – coach, athlete, mom of two, and lifelong runner. My journey started in middle school and deepened after becoming a mom. I specialize in performance trajectory efficiency and understand the challenges of balancing training, career, and family.
My coaching approach centers on support and clear communication. I believe most runners have untapped potential – not from lack of ability, but from lack of nurturing the process. I focus on unlocking that potential through consistency, trust, and communication.
5K: 18:58 | Half: 1:28:23 | Marathon: 2:58:43
Coach Kim
VDOT O2 Certified Coach • RRCA Certified Level 1 Coach
Hi, I’m Kim – wife, mom of two, and lifelong learner. I started running in 2018 as “me time” and soon fell in love with the process and community. I trained with Filla Endurance in 2021 and soon became a coach to help others the way it helped me.
I prioritize connection, adaptability, and helping runners build lasting habits that support their goals even when life gets hectic.
5K: 25:47 | 10K: 52:27 | Half: 1:54:40 | Marathon: 4:17:05
Coach Alec
USATF Level 1 Coach • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Hi, I’m Alec – a competitive runner and DPT graduate. I’ve raced at the U.S. Olympic Trials (2021, 2024) and posted top-5 national finishes in the road mile and 5K. I’ve learned from some of the best in the sport and aim to bring that knowledge to every athlete I coach.
Balancing elite racing with a full-time job, I know how to design smart, efficient training that fits into busy lives.
Mile: 3:57 | 3K: 7:46 | 3k Steeplechase: 8:19 | 5K: 13:32 | Half: 1:03:16
Coach Amanda
UESCA Certified Running Coach • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hi, I’m Amanda – a competitive runner, coach, and Registered Dietitian. I fell in love with running in high school and competed at the D1 level in college. After a break due to injury and burnout, I returned to racing in 2018 and qualified for Boston in my first marathon.
Whether you’re starting fresh, dealing with recurring injuries, or trying to fit training into a busy life, I’d love to help. My coaching style is compassionate, adaptable, and grounded in both science and experience.
5K: 18:50 | 6K: 22:41 | 8K: 33:12 | 10K: 40:20
| Half: 1:28:59
Coach Chris
UESCA Certified Coach • RRCA Certified Level 1 Coach • RunDNA Gait Analyst
Hi, I’m Chris. I started running in college and fell in love with racing in 2011. As someone who became a runner as an adult, I relate to beginners and understand how intimidating starting out can feel. I’ll meet you where you are – and help you grow from there.
I love helping athletes of all levels chase their goals and build confidence through consistent, smart training.
3K: 12:07 | 5K: 20:50 | 10K: 44:32 | Half: 1:36:51 | Marathon: 3:34:46
