Perkins Coaching

Laura Lindell 

on Google

2 months ago

I’m so thankful I found Ruth when I did. She is deeply knowledgeable and experienced and working with her has been a game changer for my running ability and progress. She has taught me so much about training smarter and actually recovering and adapting to training and as a result I set a 7:30 marathon PR and a 1:30 5k PR within just a few months of working with her. Having an actual human coach who can individualize your training to your goals and ability is so important; I went from discouraged and frustrated after several ... read more

Nick B 

on Google

8 months ago

Novice runner meets tenured coach. Ruth quickly helped me work through issues I was having with my shoes and orthotics, and in the process rebuilt my confidence as a runner. She has a great ability to adapt her coaching on the fly and explain things in ways she can clearly see you understand. Her knowledge, patience, and encouragement made a real difference—and I’m running stronger and more confidently because of it. 

Kelli Geoghegan 

on Google

a year ago

Ruth has been vital to my physical and mental performance. I am definitely a complicated case with a lot of injuries and she listens, is attentive, and smart. She pushes me to train hard yet safely and has helped me to overcome a lot of mental barriers with this. She has brought so much joy and knowledge to my life. She has introduced me to so many resources to help improve my physical health with running to keep me strong, safe and resilient. I have always loved running, but since training with her, she truly makes me feel ... read more

Barbara Gluvers 

on Google

a year ago

I have worked with Coach Ruth since 2017. She is professional and cares about her athletes. This is the best money I spend each month for my health and wellbeing! 

Mary Gelder 

on Google

a year ago

As a physical therapist who specializes in runners, I've worked with Coach Ruth many times in the professional sense. We've coordinated and collaborated in the care of athletes as they work through aches/pains or injuries to establish safe, yet effective training guidelines to try to keep runners doing what they love - running! I have always appreciated the amount that she values the health and wellness of her athletes. Coach Ruth is very responsive and communicative throughout the rehab journey while we prepare an athlete f... read more