Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, Kathryn Gearhart is a dedicated runner and lover of all things health and fitness. Kathryn ran cross country and track at Easton High School and later the University of Maryland, where she majored in Kinesiology. Upon graduating, Kathryn spent a year as a teacher in Northern Virginia before returning to her hometown and joining Coastal Run. She now trains for long distance road races and is chasing fast times in the marathon and half marathon, with the long term goal of someday qualifying for the US Olympic Marathon Trials. Kathryn also is a certified run coach, personal trainer, and sports nutrition coach.