
MORE THAN JUST MILES.
Running has shaped who I am, challenged what I thought was possible, and taught me that we can do hard things. Now, I get to help others discover that same strength.

MEET COACH LETIA
I'm Letia! A born-and-raised Oregonian, mom, artist, athlete, and running coach. Running has been part of my life since middle school, but my love for long-distance running really began in 2008, when my sister Emily invited me on a run.
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I had no idea how far we were going. When we finished, she told me we'd just run five miles. My response? "No wonder I felt like I was going to die!"
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Since then, I've run everything from 5Ks to 100-mile ultras. Along the way, running has been a hobby, a way to heal, a source of incredible friendships, and an opportunity to grow stronger both mentally and physically.
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Now, as an ISSA-certified running coach, I get to share more than 16 years of long-distance running experience with others. I believe in personalized guidance, encouragement, accountability, and adjusting the plan when life happens.
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My goal is simple: to be your biggest cheerleader, help you recognize your own strength, and remind you that you're capable of more than you think.
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You can do hard things. Let's find your grit.
THE MILES BEHIND THE GRIT
100 MILES
From 5Ks to 100-mile ultramarathons, every distance has brought new challenges, lessons, and opportunities to grow stronger.
From 5Ks to 100-mile ultramarathons, every distance has brought new challenges, lessons, and opportunities to grow stronger.
34+ RACE ENTRIES
Road races, trail runs, relays, and triathlons have each brought new challenges, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities to push my limits.
Road races, trail runs, relays, and triathlons have each brought new challenges, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities to push my limits.
2021
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Hood to Coast
Happy Girls Half Marathon
Reindeer Run 10K
Oregon Dunes Triathalon
2022
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Hood to Coast
Goat Mountain Gallup
Cape Lookout Hood to Coast Single Day Relay
Out Run the Rain
Ragnar Trail Zion Relay
Newport Half Marathon
Suicide Awareness Half Marathon
Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon
Terrain Race
Pacific NW Marathon
2023
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Hood to Coast
Seabrook Hood to Coast Single Day Relay
Strawberry Fields Forever 50K
Windy River Hood to Coast Single Day Relay
High Desert Hood to Coast Single Day Relay
Happy Girls Half Marathon
2026
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Heart to Start 10K
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Incline Vista 20 Miler
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Timberline Half Marathon
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Columbia River Triathlon
2025
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Gorge Waterfalls 30K
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Wy’east Trailfest 50K
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Mountain Lakes 100
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Dia De Los Muertos 48 Hour Race
2024
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Ragnar Northwest Passage Relay
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Lilac Run Half Marathon
2010 - PRESENT RACE HISTORY
Years of finish lines, friendships, challenges, and unforgettable memories that have shaped who I am as a runner and coach.
BY THE NUMBERS
A JOURNEY OF GRIT
COMPLETE RACE HISTORY
2015
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Hippie Chick Half Marathon
Newport Marathon
Hood to Coast
2018
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Champoeg Half Marathon
2019
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Blue Lake Half Marathon
Terrain Race
2010
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Best Dam Run 10K
2013
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Helvetia Half Marathon
"YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS.
YOU HAVE GREATNESS WITHIN YOU!"
- Letia Arendes






