Coach Madeline Harms
I'll work with you to make your training fun, efficient, and empowering, all while working with the curveballs that life likes to throw at us.
Madeline’s Coaching Philosophy
As a competitive ultrarunner, mom to a toddler, and college professor, I understand the logistical challenges and time constraints people face when training for an ultra. My goals as a coach are to work with you to make your training fun, efficient, and empowering in spite of the curveballs life likes to throw at us. My core beliefs are that running is for everyone; and that training for and running ultras ultimately helps us deal with the larger challenges we face in life.
My personal links (blog posts, race reports, social media)
Coaching Credentials
UESCA Running Coach Certification (July 2023)
UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification (August 2023)
UESCA Sports Psychology Specialization (in progress)
Who should consider working with me:
I have competed in just about every race distance out there, but I specialize in coaching distances from the half marathon to 100 miles and beyond. I especially enjoy working with beginner athletes, athletes who are taking on a new challenge like moving up (or down) in distance, switching from road to trails, athletes dealing with logistical challenges or time constraints (parenting, coming back after pregnancy, demanding job, school, travel, etc), or athletes simply looking for a new approach to training. Feel free to reach out if you think I'd be a good fit for your goals!
Coaching Experience
Running Room, Minneapolis MN
Marathon Training program lead, 2012
Girls on the Run Coaching Staff
Madison, WI: Spring 2018
Minneapolis, MN: Spring 2021
Summer camp coaching staff, Minneapolis: July 2022
Recent Running Highlights
2023 Spring Superior 50k Trail Race – 8th place woman
2023 Mesquite Canyon 50k (AZ) – 3rd place woman
2022 Marquette Trail 50k – 8th place woman
2022 Kettle Moraine 100 mile PR 26:27:14 – 14th place woman
2022 Willow 20 mile – 2nd place woman
2022 Sandlot half marathon – 1st place woman
2020 Mindy Creek Trail half marathon – 1st place woman
2020 Luce Line Trail Women's supported Fastest Known Time 11:17:34
2019 Twin Cities Marathon Road Marathon PR: 3:11:56
2018 Ice Age Trail Race 50 mile PR 9:17:14
2017 Ice Box 480 with 44 miles-1st place woman
Community Outreach
Leader of Trail Sisters Duluth MN chapter
Upper Midwest Trail Runners Board Member
Trail Sisters Diversity working group member
Mile in My Shoes Run mentor, 2020-2021
Pacer with Lost Dog Pacers