Meet the Coaches
Our staff has competed at the highest levels of running, from State Championships to World Championships. We’ve risen through the ranks of running and along the way we’ve been fortunate to have worked with a myriad of coaching icons. Each of our coaches has taken what they’ve learned, paired it with what they believe, and is ready to use their philosophy to propel you towards your running goals.
Reed Fischer
Now one of the top road runners in the States, Reed’s running journey could have been much shorter and less fruitful if it hadn’t been for encouragement, mentorship, and patience his coaches at Hopkins High School and Drake University showed him. Having seen firsthand the power of belief, he hopes to bring those same traits into his relationships with the road racers he is coaching. After working a full-time job while training at a professional level, Reed understands the need to find balance between running and life, and is ready to work with athletes who lead busy lives. Reed is most excited about working with a marathoner gunning for their first (or fiftieth) BQ.
Connor Winter
Connor has been competing at the highest levels of the sport for over a decade. His experience as a high school standout, NCAA All-American, and USATF Championship finalist makes him a coach who knows how to achieve greatness. A product of one of the nation’s most revered collegiate coaches, Mark Wetmore, Connor’s career at the University of Colorado taught him to be disciplined, self-reliant, but team-focused. He expects the same out of the athletes he coaches, and is ready to be the steady motivator that gets people out the door and on track to reach their goals. Connor is looking to work with high school athletes who are prepared to go all-in on running.
Joey Berriatua
Ever an optimist, Joey decided to coach because he wanted to do his best to play a small part in others’ running journey. After a breakout career at Santa Clara that culminated with a school record in the steeplechase, Joey found a new home and reached new heights in Boulder, CO. Running has given Joey the world, and he wants to help as many aspiring athletes as he can find the joy this sport can bring. Easy-going and a friend to his athletes, Joey’s ideal athlete is a high school runner who has shown potential and knows they have much more to give to the sport.
Savannah Shaw
As a coach and an athlete, Savannah is a catalyst. She’s a spark that ignites not only her own performance but the performance of everyone around her. As a member of NC State’s NCAA Championship-winning cross country team, Savannah believes in the leveraging the power of community and positivity to elevate those around her. With selflessness and determination, she shows athletes that when you work to lift others, you rise together. As a coach, Savannah is ready to help you crush personal bests and fall in love with running in a way you never expected to find.
Anthony Camerieri
Anthony has worked his way to the elite ranks of every level he’s competed at in his career, culminating with a runner-up finish in the DMR at the NCAA Indoor Championships. As a coach, Anthony believes in the value of doing more with less. As a PT, Anthony understands that the best athlete is a healthy athlete, and works to prioritize injury prevention without losing out on performance. Anthony is looking to work runners of all ability levels who are motivated to better themselves through running.
SAM PARSONS
Sam’s a trailblazer. Throughout his life and running career, he’s forged his own path and made his own success. With the wisdom of a global adventurer and the heart of a champion, he knows the power of camaraderie and the transformative strength of self-belief. For his athletes, he’s not just a coach—he’s a guide through the toughest roads, helping them reach the peaks of their potential. Sam is a motivator to his core. He’s eager to work with athletes of all ages and abilities who are looking for someone who’s part hypeman, part coach.
AUSTIN MILLER
As Hammer & Axe’s "Underdog," Austin personifies the relentless spirit that transforms raw talent into proven excellence. With Midwestern roots and a fearless heart, he’s proof that taking a chance on yourself can lead to extraordinary heights. Austin was a DII product, working his way from an unheralded recruit all the way to a professional runner and U.S. Championship qualifier. For his athletes, Austin is the embodiment of resilience—showing that with patience, hard work, and a drive that never backs down, the impossible becomes attainable.
Drew Hunter
Drew Hunter’s early success in running was shaped by the dedicated guidance of his parents, Joan and Marc Hunter. Under their leadership, Loudoun Valley High School, Drew’s alma mater, grew into one of the most dominant high school programs in the country. Throughout his journey, Drew’s coaches have played a pivotal role in pushing him to excel not only as a runner but as an individual. Inspired by the profound influence of his mentors, Drew is passionate about working with runners who are eager to fully commit to their training, utilizing every tool and resource available to achieve their highest aspirations.
Brogan Austin
Through coaching, Brogan is able to take the lessons he’s learned from his own successes and failures to help others achieve personal milestones, expand their health and nutrition knowledge, and make general lifestyle improvements. He brings a scientific and methodical approach to his coaching, focusing on the X’s and O’s to ensure his athletes are as prepared as possible when they arrive on the start line. Brogan is eager to work with marathoners, a distance he knows a thing or two about as a U.S. Marathon Champion.
Christine Thorn
Christine found success early in her running career, qualifying for the Minnesota State Meet at just 12-years-old. However, she lost her love for running shortly thereafter and turned to basketball instead, where she earned a scholarship to play in college. A transfer to Black Hills State University, the end of her basketball eligibility, and an introduction to the cross country coaching staff led Christine to rediscover running. Her coaches at BHSU helped instill a new sense of confidence in her, and Christine found fulfillment in running again. She hopes to provide that same patience, encouragement, and support to the athletes she works with. Christine is most excited to work with runners training for a big PR in their next marathon or big road race.