About Rose
As the American Cancer Society Great West Division Director of Endurance Event Training, Rose head coaches the DetermiNation Team, a group of runners, walkers, and joggers training for the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll half and full marathons. Team DetermiNation makes their miles more meaningful by fundraising to help the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. (Join us at www.DetermiNationSeattle.org). Now that the race is sold out, joining the DetermiNation Team and their fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society is the only way into the race!
Rose’s educational background includes:
-B.A. in Sociology from Georgetown University (cum laude ’04) with a minor in Spanish, a Health Studies concentration, and a professional writing certificate
-USA Track and Field Level-1 Coach certification
-Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification through the National Sport and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS)
-C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach certification
Rose discusses nutrition, hydration, sleep, and daily stressors as part of a holistic approach to health and fitness. Her personal training clients have lost 30, 55, even 85 pounds of fat, and they’ve gained noticeable muscle tone in the process. When it comes to coaching, Rose’s philosophy involves working hard and balancing the hard work with adequate recovery in order to reach potential fitness without getting injured. She encourages people to listen to their body, take a day off when they need to, and take care of all the little things that will allow them to be their best (e.g. stretch, sleep plenty, hydrate properly, eat consistently healthy, balanced meals).
From helping a walker finish their first 5k to watching a marathoner qualify for Boston for the first time, Rose finds fulfillment in being a part of people achieving their dreams, no matter what they are.
A highly competitive runner herself, Rose practices what she preaches. Sponsored by Brooks and Club Northwest, she wins many local races such as the St.Patrick’s Day Dash and the Fremont 5k. Dabbling in sprint triathlons and 200 mile bike rides left her to see that running is her true passion. She recently stepped up her training in order to achieve her goal of being one of the top runners in the nation. She loves to train, she loves to race, and she loves to inspire people along the way!
