THE MANDORUN STORY
MandoRun Athletics was founded by U.S. Navy veteran, Heather McPaul in 2024 after falling in love with running half marathons. She wanted to be able to share the feeling of empowerment and the many benefits of running and training with others.
Running provides several benefits that serve to foster healthier well-being for one's mind and body. It helps to relieve stress, boost the brain’s abilities, decrease anxiety by increasing endocannabinoids (biochemical substances similar to cannabis but naturally produced by the body), improve moods, increase levels of a brain-derived protein in the body which improves working memory, focus, and learning, helps to facilitate restful sleep, and can increase productivity and creativity. MandoRun's mission is to help others enjoy the art of running through camaraderie, education, and experience.
HEATHER
Former U.S. Navy Master-At-Arms turned mental health counselor and ISSA-certified running coach, Heather's style of holistic coaching approaches your goals from a mind, body, and heart perspective. Her goal is to empower her trainees and keep them motivated while giving them the tools to achieve their dreams the right way. She blends the dedication, organization, and drive from her military experience with her extensive knowledge and experience as a trainer to give you gentle but firm support and guidance.
Perfect for beginner runners, Heather can help those just starting out to feel better, lose weight, run their first race, and/or improve on their successes. Whether you casually dip a toe into running or you want to sign up for your first race, Heather will be with you, keeping the pace every step of the way.
THE MANDORUN PROGRAM
Understanding Mechanics
Work on your form for efficiency and to prevent injury.
Prep & Recovery
Listening to the body and recognizing when to push and when to pull back.
Understanding Nutrition
Learning to fuel your body for optimal functioning or to lose weight.
Accountability
She'll be running with you in training and even run a race with you too!
Running Techniques
Working on various landscapes and at various paces to improve fitness.
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald