Here you can learn about me as an athlete, coach, and friend in running.
I offer PERSONALIZED virtual running plans- including
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Programs to meet all humans current needs whether its return to running after injury or break, starting a run routine for the first time, to helping young and older runners to optimize and run their personal best.
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I am educated and interested in Female athletes' specific hormonal considerations to optimize performance.
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Coaching pre, during, post pubescent developing female endurance athletes specific needs to optimize training and development.
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Men and women desiring to accomplish specific goal races, times, or experiences.
I offer in-person Strength and Mobility at Emerge Fitness Training in St. Charles, MO.
If you would like information on personal coaching backed by sound science AND experience, fit to meet your personal goals and lifestyle, you've found the right person to support you!
I have over 30 +years experience in the sport of running form the 100m to Ultra marathoning. I have accomplished and helped others accomplish multiple state titles, qualifiers, Olympic Trials experiences, and several course records and even an FKT 50 miler in 2020.
I personally have a coach who has guided me to over 6 sub 2:40 marathons in which I crossed the line with a smile!
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Contact me at jaxtherunner@hotmail.com
In the meantime, take a minute to browse my posts or learn where I am at in my own training as I approach the Master's arena - hopeful to complete in some tough, fun, and joyful running experiences in a myriad of distances and terrains. I want to experience it all and translate what I learn and encounter to help others.
No shortcuts or tricks, but true motivation, reflection, and execution of a well thought out, individualized plan. Reach Out if this sounds like something you would like to explore.
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Jackie Pirtle-Hall (NASM certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach and RRCA Level 1 Running Coach Certification in progress!)
WHY ME, WHY YOU?
My distinct value lies in the whole experience. Although I do love lots of education and certifications, my value lies in me as authentic, honest human. If you are ready to work with a coach who understands the HOLISTIC distance running experience: Fitness, Strength, Mobility, Nutrition, Racing Strategy, Community, Female Biology, Counseling, and Education, reach out.
One of my personal experiences is maintaining life balance while teaching HS full time, raising two daughters, two doggies, managing a house, having a social life, AND Training for and attaining my BIG goals to compete at the national level in road running. I know the key ingredient is having a coach to support and guide me in implementing an individualized, effective program that taps the correct energy systems at the correct times to produce desired adaptations that will produce results is obviously important. I learned that having a run coach AND a strength and mobility coach is ESSENTIAL in managing life and my miles. As an athlete, you will face challenges at some point in your career. Let me help you navigate these moments and AVOID THEM completely; Let me help you embrace and understand the process of reaching your potential: the good, the great, and the ugly so we can create moments in the most healthful, motivating, self growing way.
My Story
I have been a runner since the 5th grade. In fact, in my first race I threw up on myself, passed out, then started running the wrong way- BUT I got up and crossed the line. From that day, I fell in love with our sport. Now I hold several course marathon records, have been to the Olympic Trials and hold the 8th fastest time ever for women in a 50 mile trail race. I have had and learned from MANY coaches, but one for the majority of the past 14+ years: Coach Webster.
I am an Athlete and some may say have an over the top passion and curiosity for the sport of distance running and the people who train. So much so that I love guiding others' in reaching goals set upon sound, scientific programming but even more so, by experience.
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Many people like to say how to do something, yet have never actually done or helped another do that thing. Well, you got two experts (Coach Sheldon and I) here who have walked the walk and studied A LOT along the way.
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Coach and I pride ourselves on understanding there is never just one way. The art of coaching is knowing all the things, but applying them in a way that is distinct to each individual. If you are coached by an individual claiming his/her way is THE way, get curious because there is no ONE way.
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If you are human, you face challenges in training that are unexpected; you are not a robot; nor should you strive to complete the perfect build up- its very, very rare. Trust me! So, learn how to train optimally feeling good about your efforts and the process.
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We all like to train hard, but have fun and loving ourselves completely while creating this piece of art that is you! Let us support you:Middle school, high school, Collegiate, Post Collegiate, and competitive and recreational athletes. We are here for you.
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I have a unique perspective: AAU at 10 yrs old, High School Championships, NCAA, NAIA, 2 Olympic Trials Marathons, Pikes Peak marathon, Local racing w/GoSTL, Chicago, First place 50 mile at Tunnel Hill w/top women's trail time in U.S 2020/ 8th Fastest ever run. The highs and the lows were great, and I’m still here - willing to reignite an internal flame to sustain my love and passion for my sport.
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Through breaks, pervasive cultural norms, medicine, nutrition and low energy availability, and attempting life balance - with determination, I researched, studied and connected with experts from across the country(coach, nutritionist, therapist)- who have helped me gain some perspective on my running, motivation, and life: know better, do better.
Working with the much sought after Kylee Horn-sports nutritionist and writer for Outside Magazine-to courageously confront challenges that were not serving me and my longevity for adventures and play in sport,I can have a spirit and energy for life and hope for more fun and connection with people in my sport, so Im attempting an Olympic Trials Qualifier and PR in my 40s! Why not? I have nothing to lose. Even if I fall, fail, make a mess, at least I'm headed in a direction that fuels my heart and soul.
My hopes and dreams are simmering, and I have fire in my belly and my mind. I am healthy. I am Free. I want to share this spirit by extending my story and knowledge gained with the athletes I coach here in St. Louis, MO.
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Getting information from a podcast or getting excited about the latest trend in nutrition, performance, or health are all fun - but they don't provide steady, base information that comes from learning and interacting with actual humans/experts in these fields. I finally took the time and money to hire the best - it was hard, but I know I deserve the best so that I can give you the best.
What my 6+ months of hard inner work with Coach Roache (SWAP) , Kylee Horne (FLY Nutrition), and Judy are giving to me evidence that love, support, and hope have the power to travel across the country in minutes. One of my running idols, Deena Kastor said, sharing what I have does not reduce my goods, because the value of the gift is multiplying through others. Thanks to these supporters that I have never met face to face (virtual), my spirit is shining; so now, I am able to support so many others.
My goal provide the best for the people in my sport because this is what is being done for me. This was my first step towards the best life and experiences. The lens is broadened. Everyone needs a reset sometimes, so come to a real human who you can be real with you to conquering your goals. Now with this reset, I am ready to reconnect with my all time favorite coach, Sheldon Webster. Like many in sport, I had to recover and realign myself after the 2020 OMT, but now I am able to train with THE BEST COACH one again: ahhhh Im excited!
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I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.