About the coaches…

Emily Venters- Performance Running Coach

Emily is a professional long-distance runner for Nike, a five-time NCAA All-American, and a lifelong student of the sport. With experience at the highest levels of competition, she brings deep insight into the physical, mental, and emotional demands of endurance training. At EMpowered Coaching, she leads all run programming, supporting athletes with pacing strategy, goal setting, race prep, and long-term development.

Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in Integrative Physiology and is a RCCA Certified Coach. Her coaching style blends science with personal experience, from overcoming injuries to chasing dreams at the highest level.

She creates flexible, personalized training plans tailored to each athlete’s goals and life circumstances. Open communication is central to her approach, ensuring the plan evolves with the person, not just the workouts.

Whether you’re returning from injury, balancing a full-time job, or chasing a PR, Emily is committed to helping you grow with purpose and confidence. She pushes her athletes beyond their comfort zones and celebrates every breakthrough, big or small.

“The best part of coaching isn’t just the result, it’s helping someone realize what they’re truly capable of.”

Madison Berumen- Endurance specific Strength Coach (MS, CSCS, CPSS)

Madison is the Head Sport Performance Coach for the University of Utah’s Women’s Cross Country, Nordic Ski, and Women’s Soccer team. Originally from Northwest Indiana, she’s an avid ultra/trail runner with a deep passion for endurance sports and evidence-based training.

Education & Credentials:

• B.S. in Applied Exercise & Health – Purdue University

• M.S. in Sport Science – Florida State University

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

• NSCA Certified Performance Sport Scientist

Madison has worked with a wide variety of endurance athletes including runners both road and trail, nordic skiers, and mountain bikers. At the college level she’s coached athletes to conference titles, NCAA podiums, international championships, and pro-level nordic ski competition. She is committed to creating the program to fit your needs and maximize your athletic ability.

“Strength training is essential for endurance athletes—not just for performance, but for staying healthy. The key is programming it to complement your aerobic training, not compete with it.”