Meet Lindsey: Founder and Head Coach of Laurel Running Labs

Lindsey Gerard is the founder and head coach of Laurel Running Labs. An RRCA certified running coach, she brings more than three decades in competitive athletics to her work with runners. A former competitive figure skater turned marathoner, she understands the discipline, adaptability, and mindset involved in pursuing ambitious goals while balancing a full life.

Lindsey is a Six Star World Marathon Major finisher and an eight time Boston Marathon qualifier who continues to set personal bests in her 40s. She placed in the top 20 globally in her age group in the 2025 Abbott Global Marathon Challenge, earning places in both the 2026 and 2027 Abbott Age Group World Championships. At the 2025 New York City Marathon, the largest marathon in history, Lindsey finished in the top 3% of all women.

Her approach draws on extensive work in behavior change, as well as her own experience navigating hip injuries, biomechanical challenges, and rebuilding fitness through setbacks. She helps athletes develop habits they can sustain and adjust their training when life or their bodies require a different approach.

Lindsey works with runners of all levels who want to improve their performance while building a healthy relationship with training. Her coaching combines personalized programming, running specific strength, thoughtful communication, and flexibility. She believes athletes need structure without rigidity, accountability without judgment, and a coach who pays attention. Her goal is to help runners become stronger, more confident, and more capable over time.

Based in Denver, Colorado, Lindsey shares her running and coaching experiences with a global audience. Her content has received more than 10 million views and has encouraged runners around the world to pursue goals they may not have believed were possible.