Meet Our Coaches

Running has been a part of Dara’s life since she was in middle school!  Her dad was a marathon runner and her original running inspiration. She ran cross country and track in high school and ran competitively for Colgate University as an undergrad. While at Colgate, she came to appreciate just how special it feels to be a part of a running family. When Dara moved to Philadelphia to pursue her PhD in Clinical Psychology, she started racing half marathons while keeping running close as it has always helped her to balance the emotional intensity of her work with her natural high that brings her such joy!  As a psychologist and eating disorder specialist, Dara is passionate about helping others develop a healthy relationship with running and movement. This is evident in her work as a Girls on the Run coach, leading running groups around Princeton, and the expansion of her private practice to include walking and running therapy sessions. In 2018, Dara’s presence in the Princeton running community was elevated by lululemon Princeton as they welcomed her as their first run Ambassador. She led and helped to grow the lululemon Run Club for 7 years while curating community events and collaborations that continue within the run community here. This past spring, Dara was honored to be invited to join the Fleet Feet Princeton team as a run coach for our training programs. Dara brings many years of experience running at the collegiate level and beyond, while incorporating her knowledge around nutrition, fueling and the mental strategies that can help any runner push beyond their comfort zone.