Welcome to Athlete in Balance!
Where trail running meets mindful movement for master runners in their prime.
Your running career doesn’t have to end after 40 - it evolves. As a master runner, you know the thrill of conquering new paths and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line. But now your body is changing, bringing new challenges to the sport that makes you feel alive.
This is where yoga meets the trail.
At Athlete in Balance, we combine yoga practices with running wisdom to help:
Joint health
Flexibility and Strength
Recovery
Balance and Stamina
Mental Clarity
Manage Stress and Hormone shifts
Your $40 Annual Membership Includes:
Trail Running Community: Join conversation of strong athletes as we learn together the management of running as a master. Weekly Q&A sessions to address the issues and accomplishments.
Additional Resources: A collection of expertly curated yoga videos, tailored video clips targeting specific needs, and wellness resources designed for every age and stage of life.
Your Founder’s Membership Includes:
Seasonal Video Library: A collection of videos designed to meet specific needs of joint health, flexibility, strength, and recovery, while also promoting balance and relaxation to manage stress and hormones. The library structures around an annual plan that aligns with the natural rhythms of the seasons—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—while complementing the key training phases of Base, Build, Peak, and Recover. This holistic approach ensures you stay aligned with both your physical and seasonal needs year-round.
-Hatha Yoga for stiff joints and tight hips from repetitive movement in running.
-Yoga flow to build postural and core strength to decrease muscle loss as hormones shift.
-Yin Yoga to calm the nervous system for better sleep.
-Yoga Nidra for a 20 minute relaxation to aid in recovery and better sleep.
-Yoga flow slow and gentle to practice balance and flexibility to keep your mind sharp.
Join the community to find what is possible in running after age 40.
Photo credit: Pete Schreiner @schreinertrailphotography.
My Vision
Empowering master trail runners over 40 with specialized yoga programs to boost endurance, enhance recovery, and prevent injury—so they they can continue conquering trails and competing with confidence through every season of life.
Be part of a community of master runners who share your interests.
Other ways I can support you in your athletic adventures…
Monday morning yoga class - start the week off moving and recovering from the weekend. Click the link to register.
Recover and Restore 4 week Course - includes ebook yoga journal, weekly yoga Videos specific to recovery, weekly check in email.
After a long-distance race, your body deserves the best recovery. This is a special 4-week yoga course specifically for master runners like you! This course is designed to help you restore, repair, and get ready for your next challenge. Yoga videos, journal and weekly check ins, prepared to complement your unique training. Throughout this 4-week course, begin the work of documenting mind and body awareness to prevent injury for the long term. This is a holistic approach to your physical and mental well-being. Yoga practice like your training is up to you to make the effort to reap the rewards. This course is a guide to your starting point. Click this link to purchase.
Testimonials
I instantly felt a deep connection with Jill during our coaching session. She has the kind of presence that makes you feel supported, like she truly has your back. I especially appreciated the breath work she guided me through—it helped regulate my emotions and brought me back to a calm, balanced state. Her support and gentle guidance made the session incredibly grounding and restorative. Jackie M.
Jill was able to help me zero in on exactly what I needed to focus on and drew my attention to what really mattered in my life and business. Her approach was so supportive and gentle, it was exactly what I needed as I was guided to a place of ease and away from overthinking. Taylor L.
The Monday classes are a great way to stretch, increase mobility, and recover from long weekend runs and strength training during the week. Yoga also provides opportunities to work on balance, which is important for those of us over 60. Karen P.
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