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: 3:04:24
Coach Mike
RRCA Level 2 Coach • USATF Level 1 Coach
Hi, I’m Mike. I started running in middle school and got serious about the sport in 2016 with my first marathon. Since then, I’ve completed road races, ultras, and century bike rides. I’m also the GM at Big River Running Company and love helping runners grow.
As a coach, I focus on long-term progress, individualized plans, and sustainable training practices grounded in evidence-based strategies.
Mile: 5:32 | 5K: 21:29 | Half: 1:48:33 | Marathon: 3:44:50
50K: 5:38:24 | 50M: 9:19:24 | 100K: 11:49:17
Coach Kim
VDOT O2 Certified Coach • RRCA Certified
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 student. 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 graduate school, 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
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.
3K: 10:30 | 5K: 18:50 | 6K: 22:41 | 8K: 33:12 | 10K: 40:20
15K: 1:03:41 | Half: 1:28:59 | Marathon: 3:17:34
Coach Chris
UESCA Certified Coach • RRCA Certified • 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: 44:45 | Half: 1:43:18 | Marathon: 3:34:46
