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Lisa Selby

Lisa Selby is a VDOT and RRCA certified running coach with 10 years of experience helping other runners work towards their goals. She has been running for over 20 years and has completed 7 full marathons, 14 half-marathons, and countless other races. Lisa owns her own coaching business and blog at Mile by Mile Running, where she shares training tips and information for runners of all levels.

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Lisa Selby

Qualifications & Interests

Education

Loyola College in Maryland, BA in Psychology, Minor in Communications
Towson University, MA in Counseling Psychology
RRCA Coaching Certification
VDOT Coaching Certification

Specialties

Coaching for the 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon and Marathon
Working with new runners and postpartum runners
Mental training for runners

Activities & Honors

Articles

Fitness

Your Foolproof Plan to Build Running Endurance From a Running Coach

The 12 Best Strength Training Exercises for Runners (& How They Help)

How Strength Training Can Make You a Better Runner

Your Simple, No-fail Plan for Tackling Your First Half-Marathon