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Marina Holter

Founder & Lead Coach

Rooted in Running | Meet Marina

Running has been a constant throughout Marina's life, shaping her understanding of discipline, resilience, and self-trust.

Over the past five years, she has coached more than 100 athletes ranging from first-time 5K runners to ultramarathoners. Her coaching combines evidence-based endurance training, strength work, and mindfulness practices to help athletes grow both physically and mentally.

As Founder of Inner Lane, Marina is passionate about creating a coaching environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and connected throughout their journey.

The Inner Lane Approach | Coaching Style

I believe coaching is about more than building fitness. It's about helping athletes develop confidence, resilience, and trust in themselves through the training process.

Every athlete comes with a different background, goal, and relationship to running. My role is to meet you where you are, provide thoughtful guidance, and create a training approach that fits both your ambitions and your life.

At Inner Lane, we prioritize communication, consistency, and long-term growth. Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or exploring new challenges in endurance sports, my goal is to help you become a stronger athlete while enjoying the process along the way

Currently

  • Training For: Twin Cities Marathon + Tunnel Hill 100 Miler

  • Listening To: this half marathon playlist I made

  • Reading: A new book every week

  • Current Shoe Rotation: Puma Nitro Elite, Saucony Speed, Brooks Ghost Max

  • Current Running Obsession: Enervit electrolyte gels + Nomio

Get to Know Marina

  • Favorite race distance: 50 miles or 5k

  • Favorite workout: Incline Treadmill or 200m Intervals

  • Favorite Chicago running route: North Shore Channel Trail

  • Biggest lesson running has taught you: that change requires discomfort

  • What keeps you coming back to running: running makes me feel alive and connected to my body. It gives me the space to think, to pursue a challenge, and to feel free.

  • Go-to post-run snack: chocolate milk, along with a perfect bar and banana

  • Dream race: Rio Marathon & Cocodona 250

  • Current non-running obsession: my dogs Ernie & Dixon (always), the CPL adult summer reading challenge, and finding new DJ sets on YouTube (perfect for treadmill workouts)

Coaching Specialties

  • Ultramarathon Coaching

  • Race Strategy & Execution

  • First Race Preparation

  • Sustainable Performance

  • Movement Efficiency

  • Accountability & Consistency

  • Performance & Longevity

Qualifications

Certifications

  • RRCA Level 2 Certified Run Coach & Youth Coach

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach

  • RunDNA Running Gait Analysis Coach

  • Cycling Instructor

  • IFS Informed Coaching Approach

Race Experience

  • 5k-50 Mile Race Finishes

  • Hood to Coast Relay Finisher & Group Trainer

Professional Background

  • 5+ years of run coaching experience

  • Coaching 100+ athletes

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