Testimonials

I have been using the app for a little over 2 months now while I’m very slowly coming back from a very aggravated shin splint after a spring marathon. I have always struggled with consistency and motivation w lifting and Go Run Stronger has been huge for me! I get all my lifts done every week and actually look forward to it. I feel SO much stronger, and the PT I’m seeing for my injury is so impressed too! I’m so excited to continue and to see how I feel as I get back into a proper running plan!

I started out this year wanting to stay committed to not only running but the strength goals I set forth. Thus far, I’ve hit every goal that I’ve set for myself from a performance standpoint and also weight loss. I’ve been able to stay injury free and I just can’t thank Coach Pete enough. Coach Pete structured a plan to fit my schedule and get me stronger! Looking forward to what’s in store for the upcoming training cycles! Up next Marine Corps Marathon.

Working with Gaby to train for my first half marathon was an incredible experience. In the beginning, I struggled with fear of injury and self doubt. My goal was just to make it to the finish line happily and healthily and I exceeded that!

With Gaby’s professional knowledge and guidance, she flawlessly designed my training program to meet my individual goals all while keeping in mind my busy lifestyle. She was responsive and always there when I had questions or concerns and constantly checked in to lend support.

She taught me so much about running, and even about myself  in the process, and gave me the confidence and community I needed to accomplish my goal. Thanks to Gaby, I know I am not done with my journey - I am just getting started.

I started working with Gaby because I had big goals that I knew I couldn't accomplish on my own. I grew up an athlete and played DI softball but I have only been running distance for about a year and I wanted guidance from someone I trusted as I embarked on my goals.

Gaby was that person! I trust Gaby with all of my training: strength, runs, nutrition, paces , etc., and I truly wouldn't want anyone else as my coach. Growing up as an athlete, I have had many injuries and when I started running, I found myself always fighting some nagging pain.

Once I started working with Gaby, those pains have faded away and I have been able to train injury free! I consider Gaby not only a coach, but a friend so if you are looking for someone to help you on your running journey, I couldn't recommend anyone better!

I really enjoyed working with Coach Pete! He was super supportive and encouraging throughout the program and I was able to really build strength! It was exciting to see how the strength also translated to my run training and build in volume — as I was able to do it without a flare up from my chronic hamstring injury!

I love distance running but have always struggled with injuries. I have been unable to complete a training cycle without injury since November 2021.

As a master’s runner, I knew I needed a coach that could prescribe both a strength and running program that would take my age into account. I love to train hard but I had no idea what to do which led to constant injuries. I really wanted to be strong enough to run another marathon.

When I saw Gaby on Instagram, I knew she was the coach for me. She was a runner AND a DPT. I was so excited that we clicked on the initial consultation. Not only did I like what she had to say, I really liked her as a person.

When we started in May, I was doing a walk/run program from my PT and I told Gaby that I really wanted to run a Boston qualifying marathon in the fall. Throughout training, Gaby listened to me and adapted the training to fit my needs as necessary. She was responsive, organized and tailored the training around my crazy schedule. She kept me focused on my goal. Most importantly, she believed in me even when I doubted myself.  Plus, I really enjoyed the workouts.

Fast forward, I ran the Richmond Marathon and had the most amazing day.  I ran my strongest of 16 marathons. Not only did I make it to the start healthy, I felt so strong in the last 10k of the marathon. I had never experienced this before! I ended up beating my initial goal by 20 minutes and ran a Boston Qualifier. I smiled the entire race. I am so thankful for all of Gaby’s help. I can’t recommend her enough.

I’ve always loved running, but have been hesitant to go all in with it again since having spinal surgery and suffering from shin splints. I knew that if I wanted to accomplish my running goals, I needed to do it safely and in a way that’s healthy for me.

Having Gaby as a running coach has been such a game changer. Gaby’s extensive knowledge on injury prevention has helped me become the strongest version of myself yet.

Before training with Gaby, I would constantly get shin splints and suffer from pain during my runs. After training with her, I’m not in any pain!

Gaby makes sure to prioritize my health during training and always keeps my spine in mind as well, which I appreciate so much. You can really tell how much she cares. I’m so happy I am able to run again and to have her as my coach!

Whether you’re an amateur or seasoned runner, getting back into running is daunting. I suffered from over-training throughout college which led to a bad IT band injury.

I stopped running for over a year and stuck to other sports that didn’t involve as much running. When I had the idea to start again and potentially do a marathon, coming across Gaby’s Instagram was a blessing!

Given Gaby’s similar college athletic background and her impressive DPT credentials I knew we would work great together! She set me up for success from the start. The expectations and plans were clear and easy to follow.

Her strength training guides and docs that tracked my paces were detailed and customized every two weeks. She altered the plan when needed, prioritized my recovery, and I finished training strong!

I seriously couldn’t have ran my first marathon successfully and with a sub-3:30 time without Gaby!

I couldn’t have run my first half marathon without the support of Go Run Stronger and Coach Alex. Prior to training with GRS, I kept getting injuries that interfered with my running goals. Alex created a plan that worked with my lifestyle and took my injury history into account, and as a result I was able to train injury free and crush my race day goal!

I started running over COVID and simply became addicted. I pushed my body to the limits to reach my goals but it came with a heavy price. I constantly had nagging injuries which ultimately culminated with serious knee pain.

I tried everything to get back on the road but nothing worked. I gave up hope and put away the running shoes for good.

I came across Gaby’s IG and decided to get back to running the right way. Gaby’s experience and knowledge showed from the get go and I put my faith in her.

I have been combo running and lifting for the months pain free since being coached by Gaby. I would highly recommend her coaching to anyone!

I started working with Gaby to come back after a major injury. I wanted to return to racing in a smart way and not end up injured again so I really was happy to work with Gaby not only as a coach but as a physical therapist as well.

I absolutely loved working with her!! It was the best decision I made! I loved the strength and running plans she gave me, but I loved even more her dedication to me as her client!

She was so attentive every step of the way and modified or progressed things as things changed throughout the training cycle.

I was able to return to racing and start and finish the race with NO injuries. I PRed in the 10k and even placed in the top female racers.

I would HIGHLY recommend Gaby to anyone looking for an attentive and experienced coach that truly cares about you and your goals!

I came to Gaby after local physical therapists could not resolve a few chronic issues I was experiencing. Although her and I work together virtually her approach to the strengthening and mobility I needed has been spot on with noticeable improvements since her and I started. Gaby works with you, listens to your questions, or concerns and addresses them by either modifying the exercises or explaining things so that you understand what to expect. She genuinely cares about the people she is helping, it’s evident by the lack of “going through the motion” and just moving the appointment along you experience elsewhere. I don’t know where I’d be without Gaby’s help, you won’t regret working with her.

I started working with Gaby after pulling my hamstring playing tennis. She helped me regain strength in my leg and created a plan to prevent future injuries. Gaby had me back on the court quickly and even went to cheer me on at my first match!  I am so happy to have found such a knowledgeable and FUN physical therapist. I would recommend her to everyone.

Gaby got me back on the tennis courts quickly!  When I first met her, I had terrible tennis elbow/forearm pain that was impacting my daily activities. I was distraught thinking that it was the end of my tennis season. Gaby gave me strengthening and stretching exercises that improved my mobility almost immediately. She made the sessions fun and engaging as she gave me motivation to keep working hard. I highly recommend her as a knowledgeable and professional physical therapist!

Coming into physical therapy with Gaby as my therapist, I was starting my track season, experiencing dreadful pain in my hips that had occurred for over a year due to a previous injury.

Gaby is the only physical therapist I’ve worked with that successfully helped me gain lasting and satisfying results. Upon meeting Gaby, she immediately established a comforting foundation - allowing me to inform her of the problem so we could quickly act accordingly.

Throughout working with her, I was always updated on progress which made me feel comfortable the entire therapy session. Not only did Gaby instruct me through different exercises to do while at physical therapy, but she also provided me with exercises that I was able to do at home, ensuring that I could still strengthen and advance my mobility outside of the physical therapy workspace.

After working with Gaby, I was able to run the rest of my track season without any pain or discomfort and was even able to hit new personal records. She’s truly a life saver!