Meet your coach.
My
Trail
Running
Journey
I'm Tara Warren, an ultrarunner and certified running coach based in Ogden, Utah. I've been coaching athletes since 2018, helping runners build confidence, develop endurance, and prepare for everything from their first race to challenging mountain ultramarathons. My approach is rooted in experience, curiosity, and a belief that there's always something more we can learn about ourselves through running.
I began running on the trails near my home in Ogden, Utah, with three or four miles a few times a week. My husband was already trail running and racing, but heading farther into the mountains still felt intimidating to me, especially in the dark. I couldn’t quite imagine being one of those runners, but I was curious enough to keep exploring.
Curiosity kept pulling me back to the trails, and each outing gave me a little more confidence. Soon, those few miles weren’t enough. I wanted to see what was farther up the mountain, and the peaks that once felt out of reach started looking like possibilities.
I became a student of the sport, reading, asking questions, and learning how training, recovery, and fueling fit together. Then I’d head out to the trails and put those lessons into practice. Understanding the why behind what I was doing became part of the fun, and that curiosity still shapes how I coach today. My confidence grew, my fitness followed, and I was HOOKED.
My feet have carried me through some amazing places, and those tens of thousands of miles have taught me plenty. I love sharing what I’ve learned about training, recovery, fueling, gear, unpredictable weather, fitting it all around family life, and even running with a dog!
Running doesn’t always come easily to me, and maybe you can relate. But a little curiosity, a willingness to learn, and finding some fun along the way can take you farther than you think.
Experience I Bring to Coaching
My experience racing 100 milers includes Hardrock, UTMB, Ouray, eight finishes at the Bear, and completing the Rocky Mountain Slam in 2024. I’ve also raced shorter ultras, including the San Juan Solstice, Scout Mountain, and Zane Grey 50 milers. Along the way, I’ve learned plenty about pacing, fueling, patience, and adapting when things don’t go as planned.
Your goals don’t have to look like mine. Whether you’re working toward a 50K, a 50 miler, another distance, or simply want to feel stronger and enjoy your time out running, I’d love to help. You don’t need a race on the calendar to have something worth working toward.
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