Meet MTM's Kristi "Kadrmas" Spitzmuelle

I have been working with Coach Ron and the MTM Team for less than 3 months and already achieved a PR in my “A” race for the year!  Not only have I increased my speed and base of miles in this short period of time, I have also improved my running form and learned how to be a more efficient runner.  Prior to working with Coach Ron, I had recurring medial tibial stress syndrome and chronic shin pain for years despite going to an orthopedist and doing physical therapy.  Although I was able to achieve a PR here and there, I was never able to run healthy.  I am happy to say that even through the increase in miles and intensity in workouts from Coach, my shins are no longer an issue!!  I absolutely would not be where I am right now with my running without Coach Ron.  Achieving this amount of progress in such a short period of time has me extremely excited for the future and a leap to the marathon!
 
In addition to the coaching benefits, the MTM Team is one of the most welcoming, positive, encouraging groups of people I have had the pleasure of running with.  Everyone is each others cheerleader and there is truly a sense that we are all in this together.  After running on my own for many years I was nervous to join a group, but the MTM Team welcomed me with open arms.  I am loving every practice and opportunity that I get to spend with these awesome people.  Love the MTM Team and can’t wait for our destination race in February.  Phoenix here we come!!