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Coach Sandi Nypaver

Co-founder & Director of Coaching Development

Coaches all levels, distances from 5k to 100+ miles, and all surfaces.

Coach Sandi is one of the co-founders of Higher Running and has been able to fully pursue her passion for coaching all levels of runners since the start of 2014. Sand is a USATF and Lydiard Certified Coach, NASM NCCA Certified Personal Trainer, a L2 Certified Gait Analyst and elite runner. Always learning, Sandi has taken Jay Dicharry’s (sports physiologist and biomechanics expert) Running Rewired course for both sports clinicians and coaches. She’s also a graduate of Cornell’s Plant Based Nutrition Certificate program and has had a passion for health, fitness, and helping others reach their goals for her entire life. You’ll often find her reading the latest research about health and running, as well as the books from all of the legendary running coaches. Sandi also believes in having a holistic approach to running, having witnessed herself the performance-enhancing effects of good nutrition, lifestyle, and a positive mindset. To better help people develop a high-performance mindset she completed the Finding Your Best course by world-renown performance psychologist Michael Gervais and NFL coach Pete Carrol. She has won or been on the podium of races ranging from a 5k road race to 100-mile trail races.

More services included with coaching:

-Movement Assessment & Run Gait Analysis

-A list of strength exercises to focus on and when to do them (based off of movement assessment and gait analysis)

-Mindset Training

-If desired, guidance on plant-based eating for athletes

Price for Coaching:

One Year Commitment: $300 per month.

Month to Month (with a 3 month commitment): $350 per month.

Email: sandi.higherrunning@gmail.com

*It is important that our work remains accessible to as many as possible; that is why each coach offers a sliding scale for those who cannot afford the full price. Please contact your desired coach directly to inquire about sliding scale options.

Here’s a video to see what working with me is like:

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Working with Sandi Nypaver at Higher Running has been transformative — not just as a runner, but as a complete being. I first came to Sandi when I was recovering from an injury, battling both physical and mental barriers to getting back on the road. The fear and uncertainty I felt during that time were a challenge, but with Sandi’s guidance, I gained both physical strength and mental fortitude.

Through her expertise and holistic approach, Sandi has helped me move from a 3:27 marathoner to a 2:48 marathoner looking to continue improving. But it’s not just about the times—she’s helped me fall in love with the process, embracing both the delightful discomfort of shorter races and the personal growth that comes with each new distance.

What sets Sandi apart is her genuine care for the whole runner. She’s incredibly responsive and adaptable, evolving my training as my needs and goals shift. Her creativity in designing fun, effective training plans keeps the journey exciting, and her patience as I try new things makes me feel supported.

Sandi’s influence extends far beyond running—my life has genuinely changed since I started working with her. My friends and family have noticed that I’m stronger and more resilient and her belief in my potential has inspired me to set some aggressive goals. I am endlessly grateful for all she’s done to help me continue becoming a better version of myself. If you’re looking for a coach who will invest in your success on every level, the team at Higher Running is the best! -Michaela K.W.

Notable Running Accomplishments:

Course Record at The Rut 50k
2nd at the USATF Trail Marathon Championship
Member of the 2018 World Mountain Championships Long Distance team
2019 Winner of Moab Red Hot 55k
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in 7:33:05
Won her first two 100 miler races, Mohican 100 and Grindstone 100

Click here for more information on monthly coaching.

Follow Sandi’s Adventures:

Instagram: @sandinypaver

YouTube:Running Wild

RECENT MEDIA:

Burnout is Complicated (Trail Runner Magazine)

Training and Racing at Altitide (Trail Sisters)

Top Mistakes Trail Runners Make In Training (Trail Runner Magazine)

4 Tips for Dealing with Injuries

Joining the Topo Athletic Team

Grand Canyon: https://www.runinrabbit.com/blogs/rabbit-chatter/sandi-nypaver-fkt-grand-canyon-rim-to-rim-to-rim

Sandi Nypaver has the Power to Control Her Own Happiness: https://www.nicoledeboom.com/104-sandi-nypaver-power-control-happiness/

Contributor to Trail Sisters: https://www.trailsisters.net/team/sandi-nypaver/

Women’s Equality In Trail and Ultra Running – Video Podcast

Ultimate Direction- How to Train for a Mountain Ultra: http://blog.ultimatedirection.com/how-i-trained-for-and-won-the-rut-50k/

Strava- Coach Sage and I wrote a series of 4 blog posts concerning training for trail races: https://blog.strava.com/how-to-run-hills-17147/