Cortnie Yeoman-Vargas

My experience coaching dates back over 10 years, originally working as a Sports Coach for youth. I worked with children of all ages providing engaging lessons that supported their social and emotional growth. Every activity incorporated a running aspect allowing one to become familiar with running, proper running form, and types of running for a variety of sports. I also spent a couple years as a Coach and Mentor for Girls on the Run in Northeast Florida. I have spent my entire career working with youth and families. I currently coach children and teens, ages 5-18yrs and young adults. I am a Certified Coach through RRCA!

I'm not only a Coach, I am an athlete. I started playing soccer when I was 4yrs old, continuing with the sport securing a spot on the varsity HS team for 4 yrs and pursued soccer through college. I was also a varsity basketball and lacrosse player for all 4yrs in HS. As a young adult, I started running and found a new passion! I have completed several races from 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and 6 marathons. Running became an outlet for me during difficult times and still is, while allowing me to continuously find my true self. I sought out coaching as a way to give back and empower others. Run to Thrive!

Are you looking for a coach that will motivate and inspire you while being 100% committed to your journey? If so, let’s connect! My name is Cortnie and I currently reside in Florida, but open to clients nationwide. Yes, I am a runner, but that isn’t where my journey began. I started off as a little girl with no social skills and big emotions who found happiness while playing soccer. Physical activity and soccer became my go to during difficult times and after college I needed to find something that was just as meaningful. One early morning in Philadelphia, I went for my first run and never looked back. Running became my world of peace, my go during hard times, and ultimately saved me. I found what it was like to run and thrive! 5 marathons, over 10 half marathons, a few 10Ks and a ton of 5Ks later, I have made running a core foundational stepstone for my wellbeing and want to give back to others all that I have learned along the way.
My coaching style is unlike most. When partnering with me, a typical session or group of sessions, includes getting to know you from a holistic point of view. Whether one is seeking a healthier lifestyle, to start running again, to get faster, or complete their first race, I believe that one must first look at all other aspects of their life.
This process allows the client and I to build a plan that works best for them. During the first couple sessions we will assess one’s level of running, running form, and foundation necessities to ensure that the plan designed is appropriate. I listen to my client’s feedback as it relates to their experience during the first few sessions in order to gage if the running path we are on is meeting all goals established.
I also focus heavily on referring clients for additional support as it relates to physical well-being, PT, therapy, and massage therapy. These are all areas that influence one's ability to run and do so safely.

I develop a plan that that meets the client where they are in the present but focuses on what it means for them to thrive. Together, we will run to thrive!