Dynamic Runner

Learn how to become a more durable runner!

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Stefanie Heyser and I have been an active part of the Detroit running community for over a decade now. I have a passion for educating and empowering runners to help them better reach their goals.

I’ve been coaching runners of all levels for over 10 years and am an RRCA Certified Running Coach and currently pursuing my UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification. I’ve been honored to be a part of the journey for many. I’ve worked with beginners, those pursuing and running the Boston Marathon, as well as ultrarunners.

I am also a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer and have been working in Sports Medicine at the Henry Ford Detroit Piston’s Performance Center since it opened in 2019. I work with youth to adults from high school athletes to USFL players and of course plenty of runners. My favorite part of my job is getting the athlete back out to their chosen playground.

Below you will see programming and options to work with me. When working together on an individual basis we will always start with an assessment so that we can put together a program that works for you and your lifestyle. Prior to the assessment or at the assessment we will discuss goals, nutrition, running form and do a movement analysis to determine areas that lack mobility and those that lack strength. It doesn’t matter which program you choose, you will receive a set of exercises that are tailored specifically to your deficits so that you can become a more durable runner.

How To Work With Me

Endurance

Includes programming for specific races or goals you have in mind.

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I will create a training outline for your target goals and you will receive weekly workouts via TrainingPeaks app. I create programs for beginners to ultramarathoners. However, I am currently only taking clients for trail running and road marathons. The assessment for this package is $150 and the monthly fee is $100 per month.

Strength

Includes programming for strength training.

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We will meet for an assessment that also includes education on form for basic lifts and walk through exercises based on your running and strength goals. From there I will create an excel spreadsheet with your weekly strength workouts. Typically strength workouts are the same or similar for 4-8 weeks and therefore will need to be progressed every 4-8 weeks. The strength workouts will be designed to compliment your running goals and improve durability. The assessment for this package is $150 and the monthly fee is $100 per month.

Tune Up

A tune up is a one time session to address and manage physical imbalances that could be causing some minor aches and pains.

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We will do a brief assessment and from there I will provide hands on body work which may include soft tissue mobilization, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (scrapping), muscle energy, and joint mobility. It will also include guidance of exercises to address these imbalances. This is not designed to replace formal physical therapy but to provide a tune up if things are feeling clunky or if you feel an injury brewing or after physical therapy to improve your durability. These can be scheduled as needed and are $100 per session.

Ready to get started?

Where to Find Me

RUNdetroit Track Workouts
Trail Runs
At Work
Upcoming Events

Every Tuesday 6 p.m. at Wayne State Tom Adam’s Field. A warm up and workout will be provided. Follow me on Instagram to see the workout for the week

I’ll be hosting one trail run per month that will also include a intro to trail running clinic. Click here is the schedule and location for those.

I work at Henry Ford’s Center for Athletic Medicine. If you are an injured runner and would like to work with me there email me

I recently participated in the New Balance Fleet Feet Run Your Way Panel.

Stay tuned for events I will be hosting or participating in leading up to the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

Training Resources

Return to Run 5k – Bone and Tendon Injury

Beginner Exercises for Runners

Return to Run 5k – After Surgery

Intermediate Exercises for Runners

Nutrition Tips for
Endurance Athletes

I would highly recommend Stefanie. I didn’t know very much about running when I met her and she is very knowledgable, patient and encouraging. I will definitely work with her again!

–Chito M.

Stefanie and I met to discuss a running training plan and what races I wanted to run. She wrote a plan for me for the entire year, and I loved it! With Stefanie’s training plan, I stayed focused and injury free all year. I really appreciate the fact that she is always available for questions and advice in regards to training too. I’m looking forward to my 2015 running training program from Stefanie!

–Maria S.

I feel like I’m a more complete runner today with better prep techniques and running form. I can run faster and longer and not hurt myself. And most importantly I met my goal of a sub 4 hour marathon with no injuries and less than a week recovery time. I sincerely could not ask for anything more.

–Lee A.

Stefanie has been very helpful coaching me from 5K to a full marathon. If you want to improve your running game, hiring a running coach is a smart investment. Stefanie worked with me to go from a beginning runner with lots of questions to a better runner with a few PR’s accomplished along the way. Looking forward to setting and achieving more goals in the next year and beyond.

–Parcival L.

I started coach Stefanie’s 3.101 run plan in May. I went from not being able to run around the block, to running my 5th 5k in November. She also teaches strength training, injury prevention and more. Plain and simple. HER PLAN WORKS!!!!

–Will M.