About

The Full Story

The About Us page for First Stride should feel like a conversation with a coach who's rooting for you from day one. For beginner runners, this page builds trust, connection, and confidence—they want to know who you are, why you care, and whether you get what they're going through.

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I’m Nikki—a certified running coach and founder of First Stride. I’ve run more races than I can count on both hands, but I’ll never forget what it felt like to be a beginner. I’ve been the one gasping through the first mile, wondering if I could really do this, and just needing someone to believe in me. After a life-changing accident at 13 left me in a wheelchair with the prognosis that I might never walk again, every stride I’ve taken since has been a celebration of possibility. That’s why I’m here now—to help you take your first stride with the support, coaching, and encouragement I once needed, and to show you that running doesn’t have to be fast or perfect—it just has to be yours.

Let’s Work Together

Get in touch so we can start working together. Take your first stride!