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Nathan Brown PT DPT
– Lab Director and Running Coach
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Hi All, my name is Nathan and I found a love for running when I wanted to find a way to stay active and feed a bit of my competitive edge. Little did I know that running would become a major passion and part of my career through physical therapy, additional biomechanical training, and run coaching. Despite loving to nerd out on the science side of running and using that knowledge to help others, my favorite part of running is the community: making friends, achieving goals together, and building relationships with the runners I get to work with.
I have found that my biggest passion is working with runners who want to try and accomplish something for the first time and who want to stay injury free while doing it -- whether that is just trying to get consistent with running, running your first 5K, going for your first marathon, or trying to hit a new PR. If you’re chronically injured or have recurrent injuries, I love working with you to figure yourself out and develop smart training strategies to keep you healthy and injury free.
I believe that each runner has specific needs and is completely unique. I see injury prevention as a holistic pursuit. It takes matching your running demands (training volume and running form) with your physical status (overall health, recovery, strength, and mobility). I’ve dedicated my time since 2016 to meeting the needs of runners through continued learning and finding ways to bring the best technology to the runners I work with.
Finally, I am a Senior Contributor for Doctors of Running (doctorsofrunning.com), a group of Doctors of Physical Therapy who produce running shoe reviews and articles on running gait, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. I also host the Doctors of Running Podcast, which dives into conversations about the art and science of running and the stuff we are putting on our feet (shoes). So, if you want to nerd out on running shoes, I’m your guy!
Looking forward to helping you run farther, run faster, and most of all, run healthy!
Charlie Coenen - Running Coach
My name is Charlie Coenen, and my running journey really took off after I wanted to find a new way to stay active after my collegiate athletic career ended. I started with cycling in 2020, spent about a year in triathlon, and have since transitioned to running as my main sport. What I love about running is that it is an avenue through which many different goals can be achieved, whether it be relaxation, competition, self-improvement, community, or education. I love pushing myself and others to achieve their goals through their training. I fell hard for this sport, which was an unexpected part of the plan, but I am so glad it has been this way.
I graduated from Carroll University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science as well as a Bachelor of Art in Spanish. I am formally educated in run coaching through RunDNA, having obtained their certification in Endurance Sport Coaching in 2023. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Carroll University, which is expected in May of 2024. All these pieces of education play a role in what I perceive and convey as a run coach. My strategies are methodical, data-driven, and uniquely personalized for the athlete before me. Further, I wish to offer coaching services to English and/or Spanish-speaking athletes to expand the opportunities and services that we offer. Sí, hablo español.
What I want people to understand about me as a coach is that I am here to serve the athlete, meaning they are in control of this process. Everything will be a team effort that stems from communication and honesty. My unique perspective on running will feature a lot of measures to promote healthy and sustainable running that can help stave off injury, but also improve performance. This means we will focus on many realms of training such as physical and mental wellbeing, nutrition, and recovery. I will never claim to know it all; I am a student of the sport each day. However, what I can promise is that I will use the best available information to coach and guide my athletes.
When not running, I like to spend time with my family and friends. The lake is a great spot that you can find me on the weekends. I like to watch Wisconsin-based sports, triathlons, and cycling tours. I also listen to sports-related podcasts to keep myself informed about the latest and greatest science and technology.
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