Meet Gina

When I was 48, I decided to run my first marathon. Gina and I were in the same running group at the time, and she asked me if I was ready and what my goals were. I naively responded that I was going to take my half marathon time and add it together – at that moment, Gina became my coach. She took me under her wing and for the next three weeks she helped me with my nutrition, hydration and she helped me remain focused until race day. I completed my first marathon running a 3:52:16, which was a BQ for me. This was long before Gina was a coach, but every race I ran, Gina was there to give me a plan, offer me advice, give me exercises if things were tight, etc. I was thrilled when she realized that coaching was her calling. I have now completed 14 marathons, 12 of them I BQ’d. I have also run all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. I have accomplished so much and it’s all because of Gina. You will never find a coach that has this much passion for what she does. You will often see Gina at the finish line of many races. She cries when we meet our goals, she screams for us to pick up the pace, she’s the first one to email or call you when your race is done (if she isn’t busy at the finish line). This woman is amazing. I am now almost 61 and wouldn’t trust anyone else with my body.”

— Kay Kay Weir

“I’ve never met somebody who has so much knowledge on all things running, muscles, joints, and how the whole process works together. She puts together a well thought out personal training plan specific to you and your life, age, goals. Gina coached me to an amazing BQ and through 2 Boston Marathons. I wouldn’t train without her. As a bonus, I have a new friend.”

—Mike Gootgeld

“Coach Gina is the best! Period. I started training with Coach Gina 2 years ago, and she has given me the structure and confidence to be a better and smarter runner! With Coach Gina’s individualized training plan, she has helped me achieve goals I never thought possible. One of my proudest moments is finishing the Chicago Marathon with a 50 min PR! Woot!!! But what makes Coach Gina extra special is her commitment to her runners and her constant support. She helped me navigate through an injury and with the mobility/strength exercises she prescribed, got me back on track in time to successfully finish a race! Thanks Coach G for all your guidance, support, and being such an amazing Coach!!!”

— Mary Le

“I took 15 years off between marathons and though I beat my goal of 4 hours in the 2017 Chicago Marathon, it was a miserable experience. I knew the last six miles were going to be rough, I just didn't know there would be a searing pain in my left quad with each step of those last miles. I knew that if I ever ran another marathon, I would need to do things differently… Coach Gina cares about me (and all her runners). I've had a series of non-running injuries over the last few years and each time something has happened she has been the voice of reason about how to take care of my body. For the first time, I've incorporated strength training, foam rolling, and static stretching into my routine. I'd prefer it if the only thing I did was run but Gina has helped me realize that if I want to run for a long time--and I do!”

— David Taylor

“Gina's science-based approach helped me understand the "why" behind the run training, nutrition, and strength training plans I used during my time as her client, which for me made it much easier to stay consistent. She goes above and beyond to make sure her clients meet their goals in a healthy, injury-free manner. With the structure, support, and accountability Gina provides I was able to PR in the half marathon and reach my weight loss goals. My next goal with Gina? Marathon PR this fall!”

— Carmen Rowlands

“I have been working with Gina for at least two years now. Maybe three. I knew from the beginning when she was referred to me that I was going to enjoy working with her. She asked me more questions than I asked her because she wanted to make sure that she knew what I wanted and needed. Then she customized a training program around it for me. I have been able to finish the Abbott World Majors and countless other races thanks to her patient guidance. She is extremely knowledgeable, too. You know that you will be ready for the race and will complete the training injury free and get the best results possible. I’m sticking with Gina!”

— Jill Washington

“I got referred to Run with Gina by a friend at the end of December 2022. I wanted to get back to my previous running pace and back to Boston! I was told she was good at getting people back on track. At first, I was hesitant due to some not so pleasant experiences but she asked me to trust her, so I did. I first started training in January for the Yosemite half which would lead into Chicago Marathon training. Chicago training was a different program from Yosemite which concentrated more on speed intervals. I arrived in Chicago healthy, and my goal was to run 3:45 but ended with a 3:43:29! I was happy with the result but wanted a bigger buffer. I decided I would try one more time to get a bigger time buffer. I chose the 2024 The Light at the End of The Tunnel Marathon. This training was the toughest, but she knew I wanted a better result. She prepared me by including different varieties of speed intervals and incorporated a downhill strength training module. I ran 3:34:47 in the race! I felt good throughout the entire race and followed the race nutrition she had recommended. I was shocked at my time, and I owe it to Gina. Many people think you need to run 6 days a week to get to your goal, but 4 days was enough to get me to my goal with a max mileage of 18 miles. She and the rest of her athletes say trust the process. I’m so glad I did. I would highly recommend Gina as a coach. It will take time, but if you are consistent and dedicated it will happen. I enjoyed working with coach Gina.”

— Michelle Kubicki