A Norfolk native, Nicole dabbled in many sports growing up, finally finding her passion for running. She has competed in countless races over the last 18 years, including 25 half marathons and the Marine Corps Marathon. However, as she approached her forties, she realized that strength training was a critical missing component in her exercise routine. 

After joining Iron Maidens Fitness as a client, and experiencing her own transformation, Nicole was inspired to take on a new challenge and became a certified AFAA group fitness instructor. Finding a new passion in motivating other women and helping them achieve results, she loves to create challenging classes mixed with high-energy music and motivation! 

Nicole works full-time as a Capital Campaign Manager with Eastern Virginia Medical School. She is an avid community volunteer and has coached “Girls on the Run” since 2014. In 2015, Nicole was recognized by Inside Business as a “Top 40 Under 40” young professional. She is a lifelong Hampton Roads resident and is a proud “Running Etc. Ambassador” for our local running store. She spends her free time creating memories with her husband and 5-year-old son.

Kathleen holds a Masters in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia, where she also competed on the track and field team. During her running career, Kathleen shattered countless records, many of which she still holds today. 
However, after 10 years of intense, competitive running, Kathleen struggled to find a healthy, balanced relationship with exercise. The focus on physique and health that had propelled her into a world class runner turned into a daily struggle with body image and self-worth.

It wasn’t until Kathleen joined Iron Maidens Fitness as a client where she finally began to see her physical and emotional health begin to connect in a productive way.

Kathleen immediately loved that IMF didn’t strive for a false model of abstract perfection, all about checking boxes. Rather, she found a supportive community of women who lifted each other up while making real changes to physical AND emotional health.

This led Kathleen to become a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and become a coach with Iron Maidens.

One of Kathleen’s favorite aspect of coaching is leading with empathy and helping clients love and care for their body through exercise.