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Coaching Testimonials
My progression of running brought me to a passion for ultramarathon distances in 2019. I signed up for my first 100 miler (Kettle 100) set for June of 2020…fast forward and that ended up being canceled. Looking back I’m thankful it did. I don’t think I would have finished the race with the training I had and at the time I felt overwhelmed with trying to figure out training/life/work. A bit more about me: I’m 27. I’ve been a runner for ~15 years. I have a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology – Human Performance and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. On paper, I should be able train effectively and efficiently for these events that I aspire to complete. The truth is I was on a major struggle bus when I sought out and found Coach Loretta. I can’t give her enough credit with how far she has gotten me. I gave her the reins of my training a few months before Kettle 100 of 2021 and am darn glad I did! My training is so much more consistent and challenging (in a great way) that I feel like I’m striving for goals vs “just finishing a race/surviving runs”. She’s brings me confidence in my running and body, I can’t thank her enough. My training feels meaningful for the first time in a long time. I was able to finish my first 100 miler in 20:45, which was good for 2nd female and 4th overall on a brutally hot day.I surpassed all of my goals on my first 100 miler and that wouldn’t have been possible without her guidance. She’s the bomb diggity!
Sammy Stimac, Ultramarathon Runner
“Although I need many many more pages then this to tell you how truly blessed and grateful I am for Coach Loretta , here is a just some of her amazingness : In 2019 I set out to complete my first hundred miler . I thought I knew what I was doing but I apparently did not as I did not finish that hundred miler . Following a book or someone else’s plan was not the right way to accomplish my goal . This year I did not give up on my goal and thankfully I didn’t as I was able to find Coach Loretta Tobolske- Horn. Coach Loretta did not just give me a plan with miles to do but rather she gave me support , encouragement , advice and so much more . She looked at all areas my life , my age , my health, injury issues , my goals, my schedule. She looked at Me . She checked in on me and truly listened to my concerns and knew when I needed rest even if I didn’t want to . Ornery Mule Racing put on many virtual events this year and because of Coach Loretta , who went above and beyond what any coach would do , I completed my first hundred miler ! Thank you Coach Loretta!”
Connie Nunham, Ultra Marathon Runner