Liza Howard - Coach

Liza ran her first ultramarathon in 2008 and has been balancing racing, training, work and a family ever since. Liza has won several hundred-mile races and also held the USATF 100k and 50-mile national trail titles in 2011. Her 100-mile PR of 15:07 is one of the fastest trail times ever by a woman, run while nursing a newborn throughout the day!

Some example races she’s experienced, and can therefore help you to train for with course specific knowledge are:

- Leadville Trail 100 (2010 and 2015 Champion)

- Keys 100 (2021 Champion)

- Umstead 100 (former course record holder)

- Bandera 100k (former course record holder)

- Western States 100

- Badwater 135

- Javelina 100 (former course record holder)

- Rocky Raccoon 100 (2010 and 2011 Champion)

- TNF Endurance Challenge Championship, San Francisco

- Cactus Rose 100 (course record holder)

- Hardrock 100 (pacing/crewing)

- Badger 100 (course record holder)

- Marathon des Sables

Qualifications/Experience:

- USATF certified coach

- MS Education

- BSN Nursing

- Coaching runners since 2011

- Director Band of Runners trail running camps and fastpacking trips

- Senior instructor NOLS Wilderness Medicine

FAQ

“Liza was instrumental in helping me complete my first 50 mile run. I finished strong, happy and healthy. The training plan I received was thorough and Liza is always quick in responding to all my questions ranging from nutrition to pacing and even the mental hardships of an ultra. My endurance not only increased after Liza's instruction, but my speed has improved significantly too as I saw my marathon time decreased by over an HOUR from last year. Liza's knowledge, experience and passion for ultras has definitely given me an edge out there.”

- Tim Smith, TX