Miles Ahead Project

We’re all about helping you move forward—whether it’s building momentum for your nonprofit or reaching new running goals.

About Us

Choose your path

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Nonprofit Consulting

Strategic Communications + Graphic Design + Video Production + Digital Accessibility

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Run Coaching

Coaching for Beginner & Intermediate Runners + Personalized Training Plans + Specializing in Trail Running

Stay connected with us! Whether you’re interested in nonprofit strategies or running tips, we’ll keep you in the loop without overwhelming your inbox.

Behind the
Miles Ahead Project

Betsy sitting as a table looking up from her laptop and smiling at the camera. A large white dog is at her feet looking up at her. The deck is surrounded by green, leafy trees.

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:

Nonprofit Consulting

Run Coaching

Portfolio

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Nimble and Effective Social Media Strategy

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Building a Strong and Inclusive Brand Identity

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Meaningful and Impactful Design

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.

Run with Betsy

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Watch, Read, Listen

- The Path Forward: Building a Future Where Every Runner Feels Safe and Represented
  
  As we move forward, we must be vigilant to the ways we (white, non-disabled, cis, thin) white women are pressured to leave people behind. And we must resist.
- Running Disruptors: Challenging the Status Quo and Building Liberatory Communities
  
  Building and nurturing inclusive communities is vital liberatory work, ensuring that we don’t leave anyone behind—on the trails or in the bigger struggles ahead of us following last night’s election. And these women are leading the way.
- Supporting Communities Through Running: How to Choose the Right Organization for Your Fundraiser
  
  Participating in running events is a great way to support causes that matter to you. But how can we choose organizations that align with our values, ensuring our efforts in races and fundraisers make a meaningful impact.
- Leading with Vision: Parting the Clouds to Inspire Action
  
  I’m struck by how important it is to have a clear view—not just in running, but in our work in nonprofits. How do we keep that vision front and center, especially when things get foggy?
- Digital Accessibility and Social Media: 7 Actions Nonprofits Can Take Right Now
  
  At its core, accessibility is an act of love. It’s a declaration that every voice matters, every perspective is valuable, and everyone deserves to be part of the conversation.
- A weird mash-up: Nonprofit communications and run coaching
  
  Running and nonprofit consulting might seem like a weird mashup, but in my experience, creativity and movement are deeply intertwined.

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.

Where Impact Meets Endurance