Hi. I'm Coach Katie Kellner. 

RUNNING BACKGROUND:

After my first 5K race in 2003

​I've always loved to run. As a child, I used to run everywhere I could, simply because it was more fun. My mom used to tease me for running to the bus stop most mornings in elementary school (and it was not because I was late! Ok well, not always). In middle school, I was encouraged to join the cross country team, and immediately fell in love with the sport. 

PERSONAL BESTS:
Marathon: 2:41:06
Half Marathon: 1:14:39
10k: 32:58
5k 15:56

I continued running through high school and then into college. At Cornell University, I was a Division I All-American in both Cross Country and the 10K on the track. I was also Ivy League Champion in both of those events. 

Racing at the NCAA Div I East Regional for Cornell Photo by: Russ Hartung

Racing at the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials Photo By: Michael Scott

After college, I ran professionally for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project. During this time, I competed on two USA teams, the 2013 International Chiba Ekiden in Chiba, Japan and the 2014 Great Edinburgh Cross Country Race in Edinburgh, Scotland. I also raced my first marathon at the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials, placing 28th. 

Hanging out with new friends/supporters after racing for Team USA in Chiba, Japan

Racing for the Boston Athletic Association Photo by: Michael Scott

In 2016, I moved to Boston, which is where I currently reside. I am grateful to be supported by the Boston Athletic Association and to continue to run at the elite level. While running for the BAA, I qualified for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials by running 2:41:06 at the USATF Marathon Championships in Sacramento, CA. Looking forward to future races! 

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COACHING AND EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

I started coaching in 2014, as part of Hansons Coaching Services. During that time, I worked with hundreds of runners, from those aiming to run their first 5K to those trying to crush the Boston Marathon. After working with many great coaches over the years, I've started to shape my own philosophy, with training plans for all distances from the 5K to the marathon. 

I have my bachelor's degree in Human Biology & Health from Cornell University and my Masters in Public Health from Boston University. I also have a Special Skills Certificate in Emergency Medicine from Macomb Community College. I often refer to the information I've gathered about health, nutrition, anatomy & physiology, psychology, and human development to tweak my athlete's training plans and answer their questions. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and always seem to learn new things from each athlete that I coach!