TEND:
To care for or look after; give one's attention to.
We’re not meant to be always grinding, or always resting.
You can push yourself while caring for yourself. Dig deep and fill yourself up.
training mind and body
(But like, for real)
Everything in life is connected. Your running, work, and personal life - they all draw from the same source of energy.
Life is full of ups and downs, and I am here to keep you moving forward through it all, embracing the good and the bad, and finding the humor and light along the way.
Caitlin Hudson
I started coaching in 2017 after being unable to run for nearly four years. I keep coaching because I love how pursuing an athletic goal can elevate all areas of your life - your relationships, your career, and your mental well being.
Running is supposed to make us feel good, yet so often training becomes a source of stress, or gives us more reasons to feel bad about ourselves. As if we need that!
I’ve gone through periods of underperforming for fear of “trying too hard,” of faltering under the precarious nature of success, of crying through years of injury, and of seeking perfection in everything I do. I’m still working on that last one …perfection, why can’t I just have you?!
Everything I do as a coach comes from something I’ve had to learn in my life, or from something I’m currently practicing. We’re in this together y’all.
I’m currently training for…
The Smith Rock Ascent 25K
Learning submission grappling
And if you’re still wondering, but who are you really? Then let me tell you I’m obsessed with Taylor Swift, I love talking about the books I’m reading, I have no problem with walking on my runs, and my retirement dream is to be an old lady comedian.
(P.S. Baby Ada not yet available for coaching)
What is my definition of a great runner?
It has nothing to do with your speed, mileage, what kind of races you run, or how long you’ve been running.
A great runner is someone who enjoys their running. A great runner is willing to try new things, to have fun, and to find fulfillment in the process, not just in the finish line. A great runner respects and appreciates what their body can and cannot do today. A great runner is humble, confident, curious, trusting, and adaptable. The one that’s having the most fun out there … that’s a great runner.
Education & Certifications
Yale University: B.A. in History, All-Ivy Academic Honors, 2013
Lewis & Clark Graduate School: Masters in Teaching, 2016
Head Coach: Team Athena, Portland, OR
National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer
Yoga Alliance: 200 Hour Yoga Certification
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization: Level I Course
Birthfit: Prenatal and Postpartum Coaches Seminar