Run Coaching and Personal Training

Amanda Rasmussen is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and UESCA Certified Running Coach who specializes in customized running and strength training programs tailored to each athlete’s unique goals. She works with runners of all levels, from 5K athletes to competitors tackling multi-day ultramarathon events.

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In addition to coaching, Amanda instructs group exercise classes at her local YMCA and provides personalized health coaching in both one-on-one and group settings. Her approach combines intelligent training, strength development, and sustainable habits to help athletes build resilience and perform at their highest potential. Beyond her profession, Amanda underwent a major lifestyle and health transformation in 2017. After years of obesity, she shed 120 pounds and gravitated to running during her health journey. She specializes in weight management. 

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Among her notable running accomplishments, Amanda qualified for the Boston Marathon with a 3:26 marathon, holds a 50-mile personal record of 8:33, and a 100-mile personal record of 21:40. She has completed distances up to 221 miles, including the iconic Tahoe 200 in June 2024, showcasing exceptional endurance and mental toughness at the highest level of ultrarunning.

Our basic option includes a personalized 12-week training program tailored to your specific goals, experience level, and schedule. This plan provides clear structure and guidance but does not include ongoing support, check-ins, or plan modifications once it has been delivered.

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This option is ideal for experienced runners who want expert programming and accountability through structure, without the need for additional coaching support.

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Cost: $150 (one-time fee)

Our premium coaching option provides comprehensive, hands-on support to help you perform at your best. This package includes a detailed gait analysis, functional movement assessment, and static assessments to ensure your training plan is built on a strong foundation.

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Your training plan is delivered monthly and includes weekly phone or in-person check-ins, along with unlimited text and email support. This option allows for ongoing plan modifications as needed, ensuring your training evolves with your progress, schedule, and life demands.

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This is a month-to-month membership with no contract required, giving you the flexibility to conclude services after your goal race or whenever life calls for a change.

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Cost: $100/month

Fill out an intake form below to get the conversation started or simply reach out via email: strengthtosummitcoaching@gmail.com​

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Intake Form: Strength to Summit Coaching - Prospective Client Questionnaire

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Shannon Mick - Shannon Mick of Mindset and Mental Well Being Coaching.
Shannon is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (PA), and an assistant run coach.
She specializes in helping ultramarathon runners with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, mindset, race performance, and general mental well-being.
Her mindset and mental wellness coaching services are for newer to seasoned ultrarunners all over the U.S.
You can learn more about Shannon and connect with her on her website:
https://finishstrongermindsetcoaching.com/

From Athlete, Eric Fugate:

"Working with Coach Amanda over the past eight months has been one of the best investments I've made in my young ultrarunning journey. From day one, her coaching went far beyond simply providing just a training plan. She focused on building my overall fitness, improving durability, emphasizing recovery, dialing in nutrition, and most importantly she guided me to understand the "why" behind every aspect of the training. That combined education has given me tools that I'll continue to use even long after the training blocks conclude.

Everything is all about first impressions, and Amanda hit it out of the park. Long before we even began the first workout, Amanda was very focused on establishing a foundation with goals, limitations, and even expectations. This was accomplished through an in-person meet-n-greet that was less like an interview and more like a conversation. This enabled free flowing dialogue that covered a multitude of topics such as fitness experience, lifestyle, mobility/body mechanics, and various other topics. Based on that meet-n-greet, Amanda was able to develop a custom-tailored training plan that worked best for me and not just an “off-the-shelf” list. The plan truly felt custom fit!

Ove the course of the eight months the results from her methodical planning spoke for themselves. As a result, I was able to set personal bests in my trail running marathon, trail 50K, and trail 50-mile distances. Then ultimately, I completed the Zion Ultras 100 and earned my first 100-mile belt buckle—an accomplishment I'll never forget. Most importantly, beyond those results was how I achieved them. Amanda is razor-sharp focused in recovery and durability. In all of those milestones achieved, I never felt like I was on the edge of breaking or without a plan. Amanda always ensured we co-developed a plan of attack. I whole-heartedly believe it was her guidance and those plans that gave me the confidence to achieve all that I have.

Then just nine weeks later, I lined up for the Yeti 100 Mile. At the time it was a crazy idea, especially after just coming off the Zion Ultras 100 finish. But Amanda was right there by my side as a coach without skipping a beat. As with the Zion preparation, she developed a custom plan for me to prepare for another 100 miler. And I will say that I showed up to that start line fully prepared because of her.  Although my race ended with a DNF at mile 74 due to weather, Amanda's support never wavered. She was there before, during, and most impactful, after the race. She helped me stay focused, make smart decisions, and keep the experience in perspective. If it wasn’t for Amanda’s mentorship, I would have viewed the Yeti 100 as a failure, but it truly was a success. I still completed 74 miles with less-than-ideal conditions and at a sustained pace that far exceeded my first 100 miler. All that credit goes to Amanda’s coaching! That level of support reminded me that great coaching isn't measured only by race finishes, but by having someone genuinely invested in your long-term success.

If you're looking for a coach who will help you become a stronger, smarter, and more resilient athlete—and not just “train” for your next race—I can't recommend Coach Amanda enough. She truly believes in her athletes and her dedication is unmatched. Thanks to her guidance and mentorship, I've accomplished goals that I once thought were out of reach. Goals that just seemed like ideas that became a reality, my reality."