Bio

Annika (she/her) is the driving force behind Hit the Ground Running, an Australian-based online run coaching service.

Certified as a Level 2 Advanced Recreational Run Coach with Australian Athletics, Annika pairs her knowledge of training principles with her own personal running experience to create a safe and empowering training environment. Her approach to coaching can be summarised as practical, empathetic, and built on real-world experience.

Annika also runs with Achilles Australia in Melbourne, an organisation that helps reduce barriers for people with disability to participate in running events by matching them with trained guides; a reflection of her commitment to inclusive sport.

Accreditations

Coaching