When you expect a lot from your body, you’ve got to nourish it.

About

Kristen Williamson, runner, cross country runner, marathon runner, boston qualifier, running coach

My Story

Hello! I'm Coach Kristen Williamson and I'm passionate about helping others achieve their personal best through nutrition and optimal training.

I found my love of running at a young age but did not start running marathons until my college days. As my workouts got harder in preparation for peak performance, I quickly realized I needed to fuel my body for workouts and recovery to build speed. As a dietitian, I enjoy digging into the science behind nutrition and endurance sports. After running two Boston Marathon Qualifying times, Olympic distance triathlons, and numerous half marathons, I'm a firm believer that personalized nutrition and training is the key to reaching fitness goals!

Whether you are working towards a Boston Qualifying time, training for an Ironman, or just looking to create healthier habits, let me help you reach your best and feel great!

Kristen Williamson

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Education + Training

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD), Dominican University

MBA, Dominican University

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, State of Minnesota

Speciality Training

Road Runners Club of America Certified Running Coach

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Currently pursuing Board Certification Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) Credential

Associations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member

Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition Practice Group, Member

Vegetarian Nutrition Member Interest Group, Member

Races

Divine Diva Triathlon, Sprint Distance, 3rd Place Age Group Finish, Qualified for USA Triathlon National Championship

Bay Shore Marathon, 2015, PR 3:29:00, Boston Qualifier

TransAmerica Triathlon, Olympic Distance, 2016

Erie Marathon, 2017, Boston Qualifier

Big Sur Marathon, 2018, Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge

Green Lake Road Race, 2nd Female Overall, 1st Place Age Group

Green Lake Triathlon, 1st Place Age Group

Monumental Half Marathon, PR 1:31:29, New York Marathon Qualifier

World Marathon Majors

Boston Marathon, 2016, 2018

Chicago Marathon

New York Marathon

Berlin Marathon

My Approach/Commitment

As a Registered Dietitian, I help others create nutrition strategies that promote recovery and fueling before, during, and after each workout.

My approach is to help others eat intuitively, rather than tracking every nutrient, and creating freedom in food choices while still achieving goals. This approach helps develop long-lasting, healthy change that will serve someone long after they have crossed the finish line. I continually keep up on the latest nutrition research through webinars, reading research articles, and attending nutrition conferences. As a coach and personal trainer, I work with clients to help them set personal goals and support them through training, while maintaining a life balance. Training plans are always designed with each individual client in mind. My approach is to create plans focused on quality (vs quantity) workouts, tailored to the individual needs of each person.

FUELING

Simply put, food is fuel. There are times when this can make or break a workout. Let’s work together to make your nutrition work for you.

FITNESS

Fitness should be a lifelong commitment. While this may look different over the years, it should be part of your routine.

WELL-BEING

Combining fitness and nutrition together allows for a more holistic approach to overall well-being. These two work together for peak performance, overall health and prevention of chronic diseases.

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