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MEET COACH JENNI!

Jenni Nettik, Running Coach & Mercuria Running Founder

Best Race Performance: Winner of the 2012 Napa Valley Trail Half Marathon

Boston PR: 3:17:16, 2015

New York Marathon PR: 3:22:19, 2017

Marathon PR: 3:12:11, Chicago Marathon 2016 (top 1% of women, top 5% overall)

Pacer: Aspen Valley Marathon 2016, 3:40 Marathon Pace Group

Jenni’s Running Story

I've been a runner since first grade, when I beat all the boys at recess! Since then, I've enjoyed running for fun, fitness, and a little competition. I love challenging myself in races, but I find the most joy in running adventures! If I invite you to join me -- I promise you won't get bored, just be sure to bring lots of snacks! I'm happily a road & trail runner, and love sharing my passion for both with my athletes! If I had to pick one distance to run for the rest of my life, I'd choose the marathon! My goal is to run my entire life!

Jenni’s Coaching Story

I founded Mercuria Running in January 2013. As a coach, I specialize in form coaching, custom training plans, and online coaching. My coaching style is based on 35+ years of running, 15+ years of coaching, and 10 years as an educator. I enjoy working with all levels and ages of runners -- from beginners to those chasing a BQ & beyond. As a masters athlete myself, I have a special interest in helping runners age 40+ continue to run strong and healthy as they age.

I creatively approach training, running and racing in a way that builds fitness and confidence, while valuing your other life priorities! Together, we'll dream big, have fun & reach your goals!

Contact Jenni

Phone: (720) 515-2786
Email: jenni@mercuriarunning.com
Instagram: @mercuriarunning

MEET COACH KERI-ANN

Keri-Ann Rugg, Youth, Adult, & Group Running Coach

Best Race Performance: 2022 Gunstock Trailfest - 1st Place Female, Peak to Peak Trail Challenge and 1st Place Female 10k Trail Race

Marathon PR: 3:20:41, Chicago Marathon 2022

Half Marathon PR: 1:36:52, Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon 2021

Keri-Ann’s Running Story

I always was dubbed the “Sporty Spice” of my friend group, from my love of being active. Growing up in New England, I remember TVs being wheeled into our elementary classrooms on Marathon Monday to watch the Boston Marathon. It was always a dream of mine to run a marathon, and an even bigger dream to run Boston. Never running a race before, I signed up for and ran my first marathon in 2013. In 2020 I finally reached my goal of qualifying for Boston and did again in 2021. It will be a real dream come true the day I get to cross the finish line on Boylston Street!

I am passionate about running and helping people reach their goals. I love that I wake up everyday and can do both! I enjoy traveling to new places for races and though I love all distances, my favorite distance is the marathon! I am based out of New Hampshire and work with runners throughout New England.

Keri-Ann’s Coaching Story

Straight out from graduation at UNH, where I went for Nutrition Sciences, I started working as a coach and have been coaching for nearly a decade. I have experience working with all age groups and varying levels. Whatever your running goals may be, I will meet you where you are and I will help you fine tune your speed and form. I'll support you through the highs and lows, and help you celebrate your successes throughout the process. Running is fun, and together we'll keep it that way! I am based out of New Hampshire and work with runners throughout New England.

Contact Keri-Ann

Phone: (603) 582-0444
Email: keri-ann@mercuriarunning.com
Instagram: @ruggrunning

MEET COACH ALLISON

Best Road Race Performances: 2022 GO! St. Louis Marathon - 2nd Place Female Overall.

Allison Packanik, Adult Running Coach

Marathon PR: 3:06:30, 2024 - Houston Marathon

Half Marathon PR: 1:28:46, 2021 Rock 'N' Roll Savannah 

Allison's Running Story

I have been running for as long as I can remember! While I grew up playing soccer, I always jumped into local races, ran with my family and friends, and of course, loved our fitness and conditioning based soccer practices. I went on to play soccer at Stetson University, and after graduating I focused more on half marathons and full marathons. I absolutely love running for the joy it brings into my life. I also love the physical and mental challenge of setting and achieving new goals.  I look forward to sharing that joy and growth with others. 

Allison’s Coaching Story

I studied Health Sciences at Stetson University and then completed my master's degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science at the University of Tampa. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and have over three years of coaching experience. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals while having fun along the way! 

Contact Allison

Phone: 617-538-3828
Email: allison@mercuriarunning.com

MEET COACH TAYLOR

Taylor Keller, Running Coach

Marathon PR: 3:16:06, Santa Rosa Marathon 2023

Boston PR: 3:18:16, 2024, top 10% women

Taylor's Running Story

I started running in college after signing up for a local 10k and watching a family member cross the finish line of a marathon. I was inspired to start training for longer distances, and haven't looked back since. Running is my favorite way to explore new cities, and I've recently gotten into trail running, too!

Taylor’s Coaching Story

As a running coach, I specialize in online and form coaching. My coaching style has been shaped through my running, teaching group fitness, and working as a coach in the corporate world. I take a gratitude-focused approach towards training, and truly believe we run best when we have fun doing it!

Contact Taylor

Phone: (703) 965-9834
Email: Taylor@mercuriarunning.com

Testimonials

  • I’ve had a fantastic experience working with Brittany as my coach. Location has necessitated online coaching, but e-mail, text, phone, and an interactive training plan have made it feel very personal. What draws me to Brittany is how she manages to find the ideal balance between working hard and having fun. She designs challenging workouts, provides timely feedback, offers valuable insight, and gives tons of encouragement. Brittany has helped me rediscover my speed, while also recapturing the joy in my running. I don’t know what else I could hope for in a running coach!

    -David

  • Working with Jenni was great! She is very personable and really took her time to help me in getting the basics in reaching my goals. I am training for my first half marathon and I am not a very experienced runner. Jenni helped me with my form and other things personalized to what I had told her that I needed help with or wanted to work on. I would definitely recommend her to anybody looking to improve their running.

    –Whitney

  • I've worked with Coach Keri-Ann of Mercuria for two running seasons now and I'm glad I found her. Before Coach Keri-Ann I went through a couple of other coaches and never really clicked, but Mercuria has a different approach to training that is more supportive and more flexible. Even though Keri-Ann is on the other side of the country from me, she still checks in many times a week, and before my races she really helps get me in a game day mindset. I plan on working with Coach Keri-Ann again, as soon as I find my next big race.

    -Andy G.

  • Over the past year, Coach Jenni has shown me the benefits of hill and group training. Prior to joining her, my running performance had plateaued and frankly, I was a bit bored. Training with her provided a team environment that promoted much needed growth. She opened my eyes toward trail running in the front range and has challenged me to accomplish things I never thought possible.

    -Bryan M.

  • I have had the privilege of working with Coach Jenni, Coach Brittany, and Coach Keri-Ann. All three of them are wonderful, attentive coaches focused on helping runners make long-term progress to improve their strength, speed, and form. Few coaches are as detail-oriented as these three. Mercuria’s coaches don’t focus only on making you faster, they also care about your health and that you enjoy running. I highly recommend Mercuria to veteran and aspiring runners alike!

    -Mimi