STay Swifty. Stay You. Run Coaching

Sabrina is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified running coach. Her past coaching experiences include high school cross-country athletes, Girls on the Run programs for elementary school aged children, first time marathoners, long time runners, and providing adult running/walking training programs for the Skokie Park District. She is a Six Star World Marathon Majors finisher, a 10-time full marathon finisher, and has completed countless other race distances. She believes that running can change a life for the better, not just through the physical act of running, but also through the community, friendships, and fun that it provides. She hopes to share the inspiring running community with her athletes - reach out to her today!

John is a USATF-certified running coach who has coached both men's and women's cross country and distance track teams at the collegiate level. During his college years, John was awarded NAIA Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was recognized as a two-time NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athlete. He also served as the team captain of the Benedictine University (Springfield) cross country team.

John continues to race competitively and is passionate about helping runners enhance their performance. Whether you aim to achieve a personal record at a specific distance or strive to win Age Group awards—if faster is what you're after—then John will help you. His coaching approach is holistic, encompassing dietary choices, strength-building routines, form recommendations, as well as standard mileage and pacing workouts. His motto: running showcases the full potential of your mind and body to the world.

"Coach Sabrina not only has technical coaching skills, she also has a ton of running experience... [she] can not only support you with a great training plan but she can also relate to you as a runner, as you deal with some of the mental and emotional challenges of training for and finishing a big race." - Terrence Wilson

"With clear communication around what worked and what was hard, Coach Sabrina's constant encouragement, cheerleading, and honest feedback when I could try harder was everything I needed." - Leah Buchbinder

"I met Coach Sabrina when, in reaction to my father's passing, I decided to run a half marathon—my first ever... The whole experience was deeply affecting for me because I knew my dad would be blown away not only by my accomplishment but also by Coach Sabrina's expertise and passion. He would know, and so would I, because he was an excellent coach as well." - Carrie Sullivan

"...[Coach Sabrina] supported me and helped me navigate the ups and downs of training, from physical challenges to the ordinary obstacles life throws in the way of well-laid plans. But the benefits of her coaching go beyond just one training cycle--she's helped me be a smarter, more confident runner, and we've had a lot of fun along the way!" - Jake Hebert

"...[Coach John] helped me grow as a runner... Combined with some tough, but rewarding core work, I feel like with his help I became a much stronger runner and learned a lot more than just prepping for a marathon..."  - Max Correa

"...once I started working with Coach McCarthy, he helped me realize my potential as a more serious runner and how a structured training plan would surpass the results I was seeking... I felt healthier, stronger and more confident than I have in many years, culminating in finishing my first half marathon race..." - Brock Radke

"Coach John efficiently identified my strengths and areas for improvement and developed a tailored training plan that was both practical and effective in enhancing my overall endurance... [his] motivational support, distinctive phrases, and expert guidance were crucial in helping me achieve my goal of completing the marathon." - Rebecca Beveridge