Where Impact Meets Endurance
We’re all about helping you move forward—whether it’s building momentum for your nonprofit or reaching new running goals.
Choose your path
Nonprofit Consulting
Strategic Communications + Graphic Design + Video Production + Digital Accessibility
Run Coaching
Coaching for Beginner & Intermediate Runners + Personalized Training Plans + Specializing in Trail Running
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Behind the
Miles Ahead Project
Hi, I’m Betsy (she/they).
I’m the founder of the Miles Ahead Project. (And that very good dog is Gwen.)
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of organizations—from national nonprofits to grassroots community groups—helping them amplify their voices and drive meaningful change. My experience in strategic communications, graphic design, and digital accessibility has given me deep insights into what inspires and enables people to take action—whether that’s supporting a cause, advocating for change, or simply connecting with a message.
I have always felt that the work I do is deeply creative. And running has always provided inspiration for new ideas and a space for me to think through challenges, while also being a source of much-needed work-life balance. This is why I’m excited to blend my passion for nonprofit communications with my love for running with the Miles Ahead Project.
Whether crafting a digital campaign or designing a personalized training plan, my goal remains the same: to inspire and support others in reaching their goals both personally and professionally.
Interested in working or running together?
Let’s connect and start the conversation.
Learn more:
As Seen in Running Flow
Betsy’s one-day summit of Costa Rica’s Cerro Chirripó was featured in Running Flow: Mental Immersion Techniques for Better Running (link opens in a new tab) by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Philip Latter, and Christine Weinkauff Duranso.
Her experience serves as an example of how recreational runners can use mental techniques and training to reach a flow state during challenging runs—techniques Betsy now shares with her athletes.
Featured Blog Posts
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We’re All Real Runners: Building New Worlds for Running
This isn’t just about challenging individual biases. It’s about building and practicing the world where everyone who wants to run is seen as and treated like a “real runner.”
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Access Under Threat: The Future of Digital Accessibility and Inclusion
Accessibility progress is fragile. While government and education websites have improved, growing attacks on DEI and accessibility initiatives put these gains at risk. Without continued advocacy and bold action, we could see critical protections rolled back. Here’s what’s at stake—and what we can do about it.
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Rethinking Success in Running: Why We Need a New Standard
We need to change the way running culture talks about success—from coaching to media to community spaces—so that more people feel seen, included, and valued.
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Where We Look, We Go: Focusing on Our Path Forward
There are so many obstacles we need to be aware of and navigate, but our focus must remain on the path ahead—on the steps we need to take to keep moving forward.
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When Running Meets Reality: How Political Stress Shows Up in Your Body
Running doesn’t exist in isolation from the rest of our lives, nor can we separate runners from the political and social landscapes their bodies inhabit. Managing stress and caring for our communities are essential to a sustainable, holistic running practice.
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New Year’s Resolutions: Reframing the January Hustle
Movement, in any form, should bring joy and fulfillment—not pressure or guilt. So, as we step into this new year, let’s remember to celebrate progress, embrace rest, and find the balance that keeps us moving forward, one step at a time.
Land Acknowledgement
The Miles Ahead Project is based on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee people, specifically the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). This land, known as Tsalagi Ayehli (Cherokee Nation territory), has been home to the Cherokee for millennia. We recognize that the trails we run today are part of a long history of human movement through these mountains and valleys, spanning thousands of years.
We strive to honor the deep connection between the Cherokee people and this land, encompassing language, culture, and traditional practices and acknowledge their resilience and ongoing presence despite a history of forced removal and displacement.
We are mindful that we run, work, and live on Indigenous land. This awareness compels us to commit to:
- Learning about and respecting Cherokee history and culture
- Supporting Cherokee-led initiatives, including the Center for Native Health (link opens in new tab.)
- Practicing responsible and respectful use of the land and trails
The Miles Ahead Project is committed to going beyond mere acknowledgement and invite all our clients, partners, and fellow runners to join us in reflecting on our relationship with the land and consider how we can contribute to a more just and equitable future for Indigenous peoples.