Training Program Manager
"Haley Feuerbacher is an RRCA-certified coach who moved to California in 2021 and began managing the Training Programs at Fleet Feet Monterey shortly thereafter - and found her community and sense of home! She has been coaching running professionally for six years, spending time at the high school level before moving to working with adult runners. A former competitive soccer player and trail and road racer, Haley now enjoys the gifts of running for the joy it brings her, the connections created along the way, and the mindfulness it facilitates.
After a brief time away, Haley decided to follow her joy back to Fleet Feet in the spring of 2023, moving into the role of Training Programs Manager at both the Monterey and Aptos locations. In addition to working with Fleet Feet, Haley holds a Ph.D. in Religious, Cultural, and Women's & Gender Studies, is a trauma-informed yoga facilitator, and directs a survivor-centered nonprofit called The Rewilding Ministry that transforms the legacies of trauma into sustainable joy, thriving, community, and impact at the individual, collective, and systemic levels by reclaiming and re-creating connection to the wisdom of our earth, bodies, spiritualities, identities, ancestors, and sacred stories.
In her role as Training Programs Manager, Haley is committed to being part of the creation transformative communities of access, equity, and belonging with marginalized and minoritized runners, including single parents. Passionate about transformative adventure, Haley believes running is an expression of the sacred, wild, and love-filled joy that is our birthright. Her favorite part of coaching at Fleet Feet is creating community among like-hearted people who want to use the gift of running as a catalyst for change, joy, and connection - and then celebrating each runner when they experience new wonder, growth, achievements, and friendships!"
Jade Moore
Fleet Feet Aptos Big Run 5k, Half/Full Marathon, Trail & Fall 5k Training
How many years have you been running: I have been running seriously for 3 years.
What is your favorite thing about coaching: My favorite thing about coaching is getting to share this activity that I love so much with other people and help them fall in love with it as well.
What are you most excited about for the Big Run 5k: For the Big Run 5k, what I am most excited for is the diversity of running experiences that participate. A 5k is a great place for very experienced runners who are trying to get their best time as well as completely new runners and walkers who are just getting into the sport. Its amazing to see everyone out there together.
What is your favorite race to run: My favorite race to run so far is the Fort Ord 50k. It is the race where I have had the best time with friends and getting to see gorgeous scenery.
What is your favorite shoe to run in: I love running in anything Hoka. My current everyday running shoe is the Hoka Bondi.
Tina Collins
Fleet Feet Aptos Fall 5k
How many years have you been running: I have been running for over 20 years. I started with road running and found my love for trail running years later. I have run every distance from 5k to marathon and became an ultrarunner in 2023. My favorite distance is the half marathon distance, but I love the challenges I faced running my first and second 50k races this year. The ultra distance has taught me that I am capable of more than I thought I ever could be
Certification: RRCA Level One Certified Coach since 2020
Coaching Philosophy: Running is for everyone regardless of age, shape, size or ability and anyone can reach whatever goal they set if they work hard and stay consistent. Believing in yourself as a runner and an individual is half the battle.+
What is your favorite thing about coaching: My favorite thing about coaching is the opportunity to help other runners find the joy running brings and to help them reach their goals and run pain free/injury free.
What are you most excited about for the Run For Pie 5k: For the Run For Pie 5k, I am most excited for the sense of community it brings on a holiday when there may be some who may feel alone. I am excited for the opportunity to help promote and celebrate movement and a healthier lifestyle on a day that historically promotes and celebrates eating excessively and spending most of the day on the couch. A Thanksgiving 5k is a great opportunity to break unhealthy traditions and start new, healthier ones. From Walkers, to beginning runners, to those more experienced, this race is a fun way to get moving, spend time with community, and reach your running goals, whatever they may be.
What is your favorite race to run: My favorite race to date has been the Bryce Canyon 50k. Along with the amazing and beautiful scenery on the trails, it was the most challenging and technical terrain I have ever been on.
What is your favorite shoe to run in: I only run in Hokas.I run in Gaviottas for road and Stinson ATR for trail. Hokas are an excellent shoe for correcting many foot issues, relieving pain while running/walking, and preventing injury.
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