Miles with Misty Coaching

Miles with Misty Coaching Hi, I'm Misty! UESCA Certified Run, Strength & Health Coach
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Life, Health & Wellness Coach
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With over 25 years of experience in the fitness and running world, I’ve dedicated my life to helping runners of all levels achieve their goals and become their best selves. My coaching approach goes beyond traditional methods, integrating running science, nutrition, strength training, and injury prevention to provide a truly holistic experience. I am certified through respected organizations such as RRCA, USATF, NASM, UESCA, and Jack Daniels VDOT methodologies, ensuring top-tier expertise. What truly sets me apart is the personalized coaching and genuine care I bring to each athlete. As a seasoned runner, I have completed over 50 marathons, including 8 Boston Marathons, and ultra-marathons up to 100 miles. My personal racing journey gives me firsthand knowledge and experience to guide you through any stage of your running journey, whether you’re training for a 5K, marathon, or ultra. At Miles with Misty, you’re not just working with a coach—you’re partnering with someone who is deeply committed to your growth and success. From customized training plans and online coaching to running technique improvement and personal training, my goal is to provide comprehensive, effective support. Whether you’re preparing for a race or aiming to improve overall fitness, I’m here to help you every step of the way. Credentials Include:
Certified UESCA Run Coach
RRCA, USATF, and Jack Daniels VDOT Run Coach Certified
NASM, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
FFS and STRIDE Certified Run Coach

Racing Accomplishments Include:
50 Marathons
9 Boston Marathons
Completed Ultra Marathon distances from 50K to 100 Miles

Most Proud of:
Beginner Running Programs in NWI
Fleet Feet Sports National Coaching Certification Program
Fleet Feet Sports Training Programs 5k-Marathon
Owner - MWM Coaching & Training (Miles with Misty)
STRIDE Crown Point
The Runner's Corner LLC
Miles with Misty Coaching

Misty’s expertise and innovative approach led to the expansion of Fleet Feet training programs nationwide, where she played a pivotal role in designing the Fleet Feet Sports training program and the coach certification program across the country. In 2014, Misty launched her own fitness venture, Miles with Misty, in Crown Point, Indiana, which later evolved into MWM Fitness. At MWM Fitness, Misty continued to inspire and guide athletes of all levels with personalized training programs, weight loss initiatives, Vo2 Max testing, and wellness programs, in addition to offering group fitness classes and personal training for runners. After closing MWM Fitness, Misty brought her coaching talents to Orangetheory Fitness in Crown Point and Dyer, Indiana, and later to STRIDE Fitness in Crown Point, where she played an instrumental role in launching and growing the program. Throughout her career, Misty has managed group fitness class programs, trained and mentored fellow coaches, and provided continuous support to her online fitness coaching athletes. After the creation of The Runner’s Corner Community, Misty was inspired to revive Miles with Misty in 2024. She realized that it was within Miles with Misty that her true passion lies—helping runners on a more personal level, offering individualized support, and building a strong community that focuses on both fitness and personal growth. Miles with Misty is the culmination of Misty’s extensive experience, passion, and dedication to helping runners of all levels. Her work embodies over two decades of love and commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive community for runners, offering customized running plans, virtual personal training, and expert guidance on running, fitness and injury prevention. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, Misty is committed to helping you achieve your goals with her motto, “1% Stronger Every Day!”

What if the workout that keeps you running isn't a run at all?Strength training is one of the most useful things you can...
09/29/2026

What if the workout that keeps you running isn't a run at all?

Strength training is one of the most useful things you can add to your week, whether you're training for a marathon, walking your first 5K, or simply want to feel steady and capable in everyday life.

Here's how I like to think about it:

Your hips, glutes, core, and balance do a lot of quiet work on every single run.

Short, repeatable sessions you'll actually do beat the perfect workout you keep skipping.

And strength supports your training best when it fits your week instead of fighting it.

If you'd like strength built right into your plan, or want to know more about strength coaching on its own, take a look here: mileswithmisty.com/strength-training/

Coach Misty

Coach Misty's Question of the Week:What would this fall look like if you started where you are, not where you think you ...
09/28/2026

Coach Misty's Question of the Week:

What would this fall look like if you started where you are, not where you think you should be?

So many conversations I have begin with the same sentence:

"I just need to get back to where I was."

Let's set that earlier version of you aside for a moment. Not because it didn't matter, but because the person showing up this week is you.

So ask yourself this:

What is one thing the you of today is ready to do?

Maybe it's a 20-minute walk before work.
Maybe it's your first strength session in months.
Maybe it's signing up for a fall finish line.
Or maybe it's finally making time for a conversation about what you want next.

Starting where you are isn't going backward. It's the only place anyone ever starts.

So, what would this fall look like if you began right here?

Tell me in the comments or send me a private message. I would truly love to hear your answer.

Coach Misty

I get asked this a lot: "What does life coaching actually look like?"Here's the honest answer.It's a partnership. You br...
09/28/2026

I get asked this a lot: "What does life coaching actually look like?"

Here's the honest answer.

It's a partnership. You bring your life, your experiences, your strengths, and your goals. I bring a structured process, thoughtful questions, honest reflection, and steady accountability.

You stay in charge. Your decisions, your goals, and your direction are always yours.

It isn't therapy or medical care, and it doesn't start from the idea that I have the answer for your life. We work together so you can see what matters and choose your next step.

And no, you don't need to be a runner or have any fitness goal to belong here.

You can read more about how it works here: mileswithmisty.com/life-coaching/

Coach Misty

Fall race season is here, and your long runs are the best place to practice race day.A few fueling basics I come back to...
09/27/2026

Fall race season is here, and your long runs are the best place to practice race day.

A few fueling basics I come back to with every runner I coach:

On long runs over about 75 minutes, start taking in carbohydrate early, before you feel flat.

During a race build, many runners do well with 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrate an hour. Your gut can be trained, so practice on long runs, not on race morning.

Most runners need somewhere between 12 and 32 ounces of fluid an hour. Heat, humidity, sweat rate, and pace all change your number.

And the big one: race morning is not the time to try something new. Repeat what worked in training.

If you'd like a fueling plan built around your body, your training, and your race, that's part of Run & Strength Coaching: mileswithmisty.com/coaching/

Coach Misty

After more than 25 years of coaching, 50+ marathons, 9 Boston Marathons, and ultramarathons all the way to 100 miles, he...
09/27/2026

After more than 25 years of coaching, 50+ marathons, 9 Boston Marathons, and ultramarathons all the way to 100 miles, here's what I know for sure:

Progress is never only about the plan.

The plan matters. I love a good plan. But confidence, health, identity, responsibilities, relationships, and everything happening in the rest of your life all shape how you move forward.

That's why I coach the whole person. Sometimes that looks like a training schedule and a race-day fueling plan. Sometimes it looks like a conversation about what you want this season to be about.

Either way, you stay in charge of your goals. I bring the structure, the questions, and the encouragement.

If you'd like to know more about how I got here, my story is on my new About page: mileswithmisty.com/about/

Coach Misty

What would crossing a Thanksgiving morning finish line mean to you?Maybe it's the first race you've ever signed up for. ...
09/26/2026

What would crossing a Thanksgiving morning finish line mean to you?

Maybe it's the first race you've ever signed up for. Maybe it's your way back after a busy year. Maybe you simply want a reason to get outside this fall with people who will cheer you on.

Grateful Strides is my beginner 5K program for walkers, walk-runners, and runners: six weeks of training and a Thanksgiving finish line.

Meet & Greet: Saturday, October 10
Training begins: Monday, October 12
First group run: October 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Goal race: Valpo Turkey Trot 5K, November 26

Your $50 registration includes your walk, walk-run, and run training schedule, strength training, goal setting and habit tracking, a team long sleeve running shirt, in-person group runs in Valparaiso, and entry into a giveaway valued at $250.

Walking counts. Walk-running counts. Starting counts.

Register here: mileswithmisty.com/product/grateful-strides-registration/

Coach Misty

What would change if you stepped out of autopilot this month?Not a big overhaul. Not a new version of you by Monday.Just...
09/26/2026

What would change if you stepped out of autopilot this month?

Not a big overhaul. Not a new version of you by Monday.

Just one honest pause long enough to notice what you've been carrying, what you've been putting off, and what you actually want more of.

Sometimes the most useful thing isn't doing more. It's getting clear.

If you'd like a place to slow down and sort that out, that's what life coaching is for. Send me a message anytime.

Coach Misty

Be honest: do your easy runs feel easy?If your "easy" days leave you breathing too hard to talk, you're not alone. It's ...
09/25/2026

Be honest: do your easy runs feel easy?

If your "easy" days leave you breathing too hard to talk, you're not alone. It's one of the most common things I see, especially in the middle of a fall race build.

Here's the simple check I give every runner I coach: the talk test. On an easy run, you should be able to speak in full sentences. If you can only get out a few words at a time, ease up.

Easy days build your aerobic base and help you recover, so you have something left for the workouts that are meant to be hard.

And if slowing down or adding walk breaks is what keeps it easy, that isn't a step back. That's the plan working.

Want a plan built around your week, with a coach who adjusts it when life happens? Learn about Run & Strength Coaching here: mileswithmisty.com/coaching/

Coach Misty

Something new at Miles with Misty Coaching!My website has a fresh new look, and it finally shows everything I do in one ...
09/25/2026

Something new at Miles with Misty Coaching!

My website has a fresh new look, and it finally shows everything I do in one place.

For more than 25 years, I've coached people toward goals that matter to them. Some of those goals are finish lines. Others are changes in health, confidence, career, or a whole season of life.

Now there are clear ways to work together:

Life, Health & Wellness Coaching, for clarity, confidence, well-being, and what comes next. You do not need a running or fitness goal to belong here.

Run & Strength Coaching, for runners of all ages and experience levels who want a coach who knows their week.

Integrated Coaching, when you want support for both.

Not sure which one fits? That's exactly what a free discovery call is for. It's a conversation, not a commitment.

Request your free discovery call here: mileswithmisty.com/contact/

Coach Misty

In Ruth's words: "Misty helped me not only rehab my ankle after surgery, but also took me from there to running a half m...
09/17/2026

In Ruth's words: "Misty helped me not only rehab my ankle after surgery, but also took me from there to running a half marathon (13.1 miles)."

And from her Google review:

"She has educated me on various aspects of running from what to wear, navigating different weather, choosing running paths, safety, nutrition, building muscle... She taught me so much more than I ever thought was related to running or that I can list here. She has the experience, the education, and compassion to do right by her clients."

This is why I say I train the entire person. Running is the shoes and the weather and the route, but it's also fueling, strength, and what you tell yourself at mile three. Ruth pays attention to all of it, and that's why her progress keeps coming.

In January, Ruth was run-walking on a treadmill. In May, she crossed the finish line of the Indy Mini. She earned every one of those 13.1 miles.

Thank you, Ruth. Always in your corner.

What's one part of running you wish someone would just explain to you plainly? Send me a message and ask.

Coach Misty

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