Who we are
Meet our amazing coaches who turn RunTime into Funtime! Each session is a burst of energy and fun that will make you feel like a superhero on a joyride to wellness.
Coach Tammy: Tammy learned to run in 2020—gyms were closed, the world was topsy turvy, she was caregiving for her mom, Gramma Tricia, and running was the only thing that gave her a little space to breathe. After working up to a few steady 3–4 milers, her sister Kym suggested they run a half-marathon. Tammy called her crazy… Their Mom passed away before the race, so in honor of her, they laced up and did it anyway. Crossing the finish line in 2021, she’s been hooked ever since—running dozens of half marathons and shorter races using Jeff Galloway’s Run/Walk/Run Method. Tammy got certified with RRCA in 2022, and with both Greg MacMillan and the Jeff Galloway organizations in 2025. She started Trailstrong Running to create a welcoming space for anyone who’s ever thought, “Maybe I could be a runner…”.
Alongside is Co-Coach Jeff: Speedster husband, strategy brain, and all-around track nerd (don’t run around the track the ‘wrong’ way). Jeff brings heart, humor, and real-life experience to every training season. Unlike Tammy, Jeff has been running for 40+ years earning medals nationally and internationally. He still holds the 400m record at Olympia High from 1977! With Trailstrong he plans our speed and hill workouts, will introduce you to ‘bouncy things’ during track sessions, and runs alongside during races to help you stay focused and motivated.
Co-Coach Kym: Always the photogenic one since she was born, Kym has more energy than a human should have. Kym began this journey together with Tammy in response to seeing what a diabetic stroke can do to their Mom’s ability to walk and enjoy life. Together they learned to run with Coach Betsy and now every year Kym runs a half-marathon that Big Sis Tammy picks out. Nashville, Alpharetta, Evergreen - all great races! With Trailstrong she handles our social media and demonstration videos (forthcoming).
