How Running Helped Me Lose 70 Pounds—and Why I Built RunFierz to Help You

There was a time in my life when the idea of becoming “a runner” felt impossible. I didn’t grow up running. I was a farm kid so I did have fitness. As I grew older I lost that fitness, became overweight, frustrated, and tired of feeling trapped in a body and lifestyle that didn’t reflect who I wanted to be.

But I did know two things for sure:

1. I wanted to lose the weight.

2. I wanted to feel proud of myself again.

So I took one small step—literally.

I started learning how to run. Not fast, not far, and definitely not gracefully at first. But I showed up. I walked. I jogged. I repeated. I built small habits that eventually changed everything. Running didn’t just help me lose weight—it helped me realize what I was capable of.

Seeing the Reality Through the Pharmacy Window

While working as a pharmacy technician, I have front-row seat to something heartbreaking. Day after day, I watched people on medications for conditions that, in many cases, could have been dramatically improved—or even avoided—through weight loss, movement, and consistent daily exercise.

High blood pressure.

Type 2 diabetes.

Cholesterol issues.

Pain meds for joints stressed by inactivity.

So many people didn’t need more prescriptions—they needed hope, education, support, and a system for change.

Seeing that shook me.It also motivated me.

I didn’t want to be another person stuck in that cycle, and I didn’t want others to feel trapped in it either.

How I Combined Running + Weight Watchers and Lost 70 Pounds

My passion for running grew at the same time I joined Weight Watchers. The two together became my formula:

• Running gave me strength, endurance, and a growing sense of identity.

• Weight Watchers helped me learn balance, nutrition, and accountability.

I didn’t do anything extreme.I didn’t starve myself.I didn’t run marathons right away.

I committed to the daily actions—fueling better, moving more, following a plan, and setting goals that challenged me without crushing me.

The weight came off—70 pounds of it.But even more important?

I felt like I had taken my life back.

I felt confident.I felt powerful.I felt capable of things I never imagined.

And that spark is what led me to create RunFierz Coaching.

Why I Started RunFierz

I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed, out of shape, embarrassed, or starting from zero. I know what it feels like to wonder if it’s “too late,” or if running just “isn’t for people like me.”

But I also know what happens when you give yourself a chance.When you follow a plan built for you.When you have someone in your corner who’s walked the path before you.

RunFierz Coaching isn’t about impossible promises or “motivational unicorn dust.”It’s about:

• Real strategies for real people

• Personalized training built around your life

• Support when things get messy (because they will!)

• Building habits that last—on the good days and the hard ones

• Learning how to run without injury, burnout, or guesswork

• Becoming someone who feels stronger, healthier, and more in control

I can’t guarantee what your results will be—no coach with integrity ever should.What I can say is this:

If you’re ready to take action…If you’re tired of feeling stuck…If you want guidance from someone who’s been in the trenches…

RunFierz can help you get farther than you ever thought you could.

I’m living proof that consistent habits, the right plan, and the right support can completely change your life.

If you’re ready for your next chapter, I’d be honored to help you write it.

Email me and let's have a conversation and see if together we can unlock a new future for you.

runfierz@gmail.com